Food Preservation Workshops
Learn how to preserve your garden bounty! Learn to can, pickle, dry, and freeze, as well as jams and …
The Henderson County Center Local Foods contact is Karen Blaedow.
Local Foods
4-H Day Camp - Farms, Food, and Fun!
Learn about local agriculture, visit farms and learn basic cooking skills! 4-H Day Camp is open to ages 8 …
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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
- From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
Resources
Recent Publications related to Local Foods
Part 4: Mixed Loads - Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms
At times, it is necessary to transport or store different commodities together. In such mixed …
How to Sell Pastured Meat Products to Grocery Stores via Direct Store Delivery
This publication guides small- and medium-scale pastured meat producers in North Carolina through the steps …
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How to Sell Shell Eggs into Grocery Stores Through Direct Store Delivery
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Kale
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Collard Greens
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
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Building Local Food Economies: A Guide for Governments
This publication serves as a guide on building local food economies for planners, economic developers, …
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Precision Seeding for Vegetable Crops
Precision seeding is defined as the placing of desired numbers of seeds at a precise …
5/14/18 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Tomatoes for Processing in Eastern North Carolina
The per-capita consumption of processed tomatoes has increased steadily in recent years. This has been …
5/14/18 — Horticulture Information Leaflets