2018 Union County Farm Tour Is Cancelled
The 2018 Union County Farm Tour scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 18th has been cancelled due to damage in …
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Get Ready for the Next Storm
There is much concern about the next hurricane’s arrival to the North Carolina coast. Residents far inland can also …
Farm City Week 2018 - Schedule of Events
Our Farm-City Week Celebration for 2018 Schedule of Events is here!! Join us for a week-long celebration of Agriculture in …
Planning Your Fall Garden
I know its August and we are still feeling the heat of summer but right now is the ideal …
Union County Beekeepers Host Bee School 101!
The Union County Beekeepers Association will be hosting Bee School 101 this Fall and in early 2019. Course A begins …
New Area Agent for Small Farms
Hi, my name is Aaron Moore and I am the new Area Specialized Small Farm Agent working in Union, …
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- Local Food -- a Flagship Program for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
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- Local Food System Supply Chain
- NC Organizations and State Partners
- Nutrition and Health
- Strong Communities
- Youth, Families and Communities
Publications, Information, and News
- Backyard Flocks and Eggs (from poultry.ces.ncsu.edu)
- From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
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