Two On-Farm Food Safety Workshops to Be Held in Forsyth County
Join us for two food safety workshops! Fundamentals of On-Farm Food Safety workshop #1 Tuesday, July 31, 2018, 9:00 …
The Forsyth County Center Local Foods contact is Mary Jac Brennan.
Local Foods
How to Grow Better Tomatoes
The lovely summer tomato, what could be better sliced thickly and served up on a sandwich or as a …
Apply Now to Become an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Forsyth County!
N.C. Cooperative Extension trains Extension Master Gardener Volunteers to assist with horticulture education. EMGV training covers a variety of …
Open Garden Day at the Forsyth County Demonstration Garden
Community members are invited to visit North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, on Friday, June 1 for an …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
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
Resources
Recent Publications related to Local Foods
Vermicomposting in Childcare Center Gardens
This publication is a how-to guide for starting a garden-related vermicomposting bin in a childcare …
Composting in Childcare Center Gardens
This publication is a how-to guide for starting a garden-related standard compost bin in a …
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 …
6/11/18 — Local Foods
How to Sell Shell Eggs into Grocery Stores Through Direct Store Delivery
This publication provides basic information for small or medium-scale North Carolina egg producers to start …
6/11/18 — Local Foods
Kale
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
6/11/18 — Grow It, Eat It
Collard Greens
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
6/11/18 — Grow It, Eat It
Building Local Food Economies: A Guide for Governments
This publication serves as a guide on building local food economies for planners, economic developers, …
5/21/18