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Local Foods
The Union County Center Local Foods contact is Aaron Moore.
Shop Local Foods!
Good morning everyone! This is Rachael Holzman, Local Foods Intern with North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Union County Center. As we progress …
Local Foods Council Seeks Input
Union County Government is collaborating with several organizations, including Wingate University – The Collaborative for the Common Good and …
Meet Our Local Foods Intern
Hi everyone, this is Rachael Holzman, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Union County Center Local Foods Intern. I am a …
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FCS@Home - North Carolina Peaches
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Cost Effective High Tunnel Options Webinar July 1
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Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetable Crops
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Sign up for Safe Plates for Food Manager in December!
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Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Local Food -- a Flagship Program for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
Key Local Food Topics
- 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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