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Local Foods
The Forsyth County Center Local Foods contact is Mary Brennan.
What Is a Fair Rental Rate for Farmland?
One of the most common questions we get at NC FarmLink is “What is a fair rental rate for this …
Forsyth County Land Summit ON-LINE ZOOM: Education on How You Can Use Your Land
With all of the growth occurring in Forsyth County, there are many impacts to landowners. This workshop will serve …
Dharma Creek Farm, near Asheville, Keeps It Real.
When Mark Scearce and Nicole Thoennes were living in Chicago and Los Angeles writing and performing music for television …
Radical Roots: Sweetpotatoes
Often referred to as the “Orange Superfood”, the sweetpotato is an integral part of the American diet. From casseroles …
$5,000 Grants for Young & Beginning Farmers & Ranchers!
The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) is launching a new grant program to help young and beginning farmers …
Spring 2020 Pesticide Safety School in Winston-Salem
There will be a pesticide safety school in Winston-Salem on March 11-12, 2020, at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth …
2020 Forsyth 4-H Plant Sale
Forsyth County 4-H is taking orders for their annual Plant Sale, now through February 14, 2020. Plants will be …
Fantastic 102 Acre Farm and Farm House for Lease Near Murphy, NC
This historic family-owned property was recently used to raise grass-fed beef before being partially converted to corn and soybean …
Online Directory for Local Meat
Livestock producers are encouraged to create an account on MeatSuite, an online directory where consumers can search for local …
Vermont Law School Releases Free Online Lease Builder Template
Are you a beginning farmer looking for land, or a landowner hoping to lease land? Creating a farm lease …
Urban Farm in Charlotte Seeking Full Time Farm Manager
The Urban Farm at Aldersgate is a 6.7 acre parcel in East Charlotte. The farm plan is designed and …
Forsyth County: Do You Need Information About Gardening?
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center offers gardening education for homeowners through the Consumer Horticulture Program. In 2019, we …
Developed Market Garden in Yancey County Ready for Experienced Operator
This farm is no longer available for 2020, but could be for 2021. Steven Stedillie and family, of Yancey County …
What I Learned About Renting Land From Missouri Based Grass Farmer Greg Judy
Greg Judy, renowned grass farmer and successful leasor of land, was the keynote speaker at the 2019 Carolina Meat …
Forsyth County Farm City Photo Contest
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center is holding a Farm City Photo Contest through October 1, 2020. Submit your …
Rare Farm Transition Opportunity: Orange County 12 Ac Turnkey Operation + Farmhouse
Take a careful look at this operating vegetable farm & nursery on 12 acres with great infrastructure including 2 …
Fall 2019 Pesticide Safety School in Winston-Salem
There will be a pesticide safety school in Winston-Salem on October 22–23, 2019, at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth …
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, …
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, …
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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