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Local Foods
The Union County Center Local Foods contact is Aaron Moore.
FCS@Home: Figs
One of my favorite treats as a child was delicious fig bars. They were always my favorite afternoon snack …
FCS@Home: Heirloom Vegetables
Have you ever heard of heirloom vegetables? According to our friends at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension, heirloom …
FCS@Home: Pastured Poultry and Local Foods
What is eating local? Several sources find the idea of eating local and local foods to be very different. …
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
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Production Techniques for Small Farms Webinar Series
Join us every Tuesday in the month of July for a four-part webinar series covering topics relevant to small …
FCS@Home - North Carolina Peaches
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Cost Effective High Tunnel Options Webinar July 1
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Cool Down With Watermelon!
What’s a great way to cool you down in the hot weather? How about watermelon? Watermelon is a delicious …
Cost Effective High Tunnel Options Webinar
Many farms are experiencing new opportunities to serve their local consumers and food system with increased need for healthy, …
Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetable Crops
Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetables Prepared by: Chris Gunter, Extension Vegetable Production Specialist Jonathan Schultheis, Extension Vegetable Production Specialist Horticultural Science, …
FCS@Home: It's Strawberry Season!
This season, North Carolina is in for an abundance of yummy strawberries. Strawberries are a delicious warm-weather fruit, that …
Online Sales Learning Opportunities for Local Farms
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December is time for cold weather, and the end of a growing season for many crops. However, there is …
Sign up for Safe Plates for Food Manager in December!
Be sure to sign up soon for our Safe Plate for Food Managers course from December 9th-12th. This 3-day …
Vegetable Spotlight: Kale
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Vitamins, Minerals, and their Sources!
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Are You Getting Enough Fiber?
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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
Resources
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