2019 Fall Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale
The Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Forsyth County will hold their annual fall plant sale on Friday, September 13, …
Local Foods
The Forsyth County Center Local Foods contact is Mary Brennan.
Young Farmers Mixer! Chef Prepared BBQ Dinner, Square Dancing, and No Cost!
The National Young Farmers Coalition and Hickory Nut Gap Farm present a Young Farmers Mixer at HNG Farm Thursday, …
Pawpaw Tours Coming Soon!
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center is hosting 3 educational tours of the pawpaw orchard which managed as part …
Gate Disputes: North Carolina Court Affirms Law on Gates and Access Easements
A recent North Carolina Court of Appeals decision provides some clarity to when a landowner may install a gate …
Farmland Values: North Carolina Ticks Up (Mostly) From 2018
The recent National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) posted the results of its early June survey on various categories of …
Dedication. Commitment. Perseverance. Meet Will and Savannah Salley
Dedication. Commitment. Perseverance. These were the words written on my daughter’s standout “Eye of the Storm” award at the …
20 Acres, Nineteen 100' Hoop Houses, Irrigation, Social Enterprise Business Partnership for Local Food Production Available, Guilford County
Do you have the passion and the experience to grow tons of local food for your community? Do you …
Support Your Local Farmers and Visit a Farmers Market Today!
Farmers market season is here! Plan a shopping trip and get out to the farmers market to see the …
Blueberry Season is Here!
You can enjoy a delicious and nutritious treat and a visit to a local farm at the same time. …
Landowner Alert: Here's a Chance to Improve the Quality of Life in Your Community
Do you want to improve the quality of life in your community? How about luring Leslie Lewis and Anthony …
Summer Adult Education Series 2019
The Adult Education series continues at Tanglewood Park this summer with more opportunities to learn about gardening. N.C. Cooperative …
+/- 42 Acres of Pasture and Hay Ground for Lease Near Whittier
Since 1922 the Chandler family has owned and lovingly managed their 160 acre property outside of Whittier in Swain …
Apply for the 2019 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course in Forsyth County
Appy today to become an Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer in Forsyth County! Extension Master Gardener volunteers (EMGVs) help N.C. Cooperative …
+/- 3.5 Acres Rich Bottomland Available for Lease in Jackson County on Caney Fork
This field consists of +/- 3.5 acres of USDA prime soils including Rosman fine sandy loam (RoA) and Biltmore …
Western Piedmont Land Summit a Success
Thank you, Andrew Branan, for organizing and inviting NC FarmLink to the Western Piedmont Land Summit training for NC …
Extension Agents - Land Summit Training May 15, 2019
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 130 Ammons Drive # 2, Morganton, NC 28655 Register online (Note: We’ll bring in …
Google Maps Aerial and Base Imagery Added to NC FarmLink
We are always looking to improve the functionality of our website. We recently switched our map function to google …
Open Garden Day at the Demonstration Garden
On Saturday, June 15, 2019, head to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center to learn from the experts! …
Join N.C.Cooperative Extension for Forks on Fridays This Spring!
This spring, Forks on Friday is back! Bring your lunch and learn about gardening during these lectures. The lectures …
Silvopastures Workshop 2019 - Save the Date (July 25, 2019)
Save-the-date, SILVOPASTURES Field Day, July 25, 2019. Registration will be limited to 60 participants. Details for registration, including a …
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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Chapter 14. Glossary
This publication contains a glossary of the terms used in The North Carolina Winegrape Grower's …
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Chapter 13. Appendix Contact Information
This publication contains contact information for the authors of The North Carolina Winegrape Grower's Guide.
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Chapter 12. Crop Prediction
Crop prediction or estimation is the process of projecting as accurately as possible the quantity …
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Chapter 11. Spring Frost Control
To grow more consistent crops and improve your cash flow in years with damaging frost …
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Chapter 10. Grapevine Water Relations and Vineyard Irrigation
Like other perennial plants, mature grapevines have extensive root systems and therefore, unlike shallow-rooted annual …
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Chapter 9. Vine Nutrition
Grapevines require 16 essential nutrients for normal growth and development (Table 9.1). Carbon, hydrogen, and …
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