Pawpaw Orchard Tours Being Held in August
The month of August presents three opportunities to learn about pawpaw cultivation in Forsyth County! There will be tours of …
The Forsyth County Center Local Foods contact is Mary Jac Brennan.
Local Foods
Fall 2018 Pesticide Safety School in Winston-Salem
There will be a pesticide safety school in Winston-Salem on August 21 and 22, 2018, at the N.C. Cooperative …
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 …
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
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Community Supported Agriculture in North Carolina
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Basil
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