Small Farms-AgriShop Series & Academy
Don’t miss out on a great opportunity! The AgriShop Series and Academy will include workshops covering Heirloom Tomatoes, Ginger, …
Local Foods
Good Agricultural Practices One-Day Workshop
North Carolina State University and North Carolina Cooperative Extension are partnering with Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) and other …
Union County Farmers Market Open This Tuesday for Thanksgiving Shopping!
The Union County Farmers Market is open on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, for all your holiday meal needs! Be …
Waxhaw Farmers Market Seeks New Manager
The 17-year-old Waxhaw Farmers Market in downtown Waxhaw is seeking applicants for the position of market manager. This is …
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 …
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 …
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Information Portals
- 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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