What's in Season: July
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Local Foods
The Forsyth County Center Local Foods contact is Mary Brennan.
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NC State University Chancellor Woodson recently stated that “We stand against and condemn white supremacy, racial injustice, and all …
Introduction to Poultry Incubation
Join North Carolina Cooperative Extension virtually, Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 1 p.m. (EST) to learn the basics of …
Soil Testing Kits Available in the Demonstration Garden
Do you need soil testing kits? While our office doors are closed to the public, community members can pick …
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North Carolina ranks 2nd nationwide for the amount of acres converted to a developed use for the years 2001 …
Last Week in Farm Law (June 5, 2020): 9th Circuit Dicamba De-Listing, Farm Act Passes NC Legislature Sans Smokeable Hemp Ban, SSAWG Closes
9th Circuit Suspends Listing of Dicamba Last week on June 3, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the EPA …
What's in Season? June in NC
What’s in Season during June in North Carolina? Check out our new series where Sarah talks about fruits or vegetables …
Coming This June: Creating Edible Landscapes, an Arboretum Adult Education Class
This June, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center will continue to offer our Arboretum Adult Education class series online …
Land Use Trends, FarmLink Success Stories, Website
Webinar about general land management trends across the state, a handful of NC FarmLink success stories, and how to …
Count on Me NC
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Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for Farmers
Many farmers have questions about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Right now, there may be more questions than …
What's in Bloom - May 7, 2020
As the soil heats up, more and more plants are blooming in the garden. Microclimates in your yard can …
ALERT: Agriculture-Only Window Opens for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Advance
[Note, given the urgency and high competition for this program, this is copied from the Small Business Administration website. …
Let's Talk - NC FarmLink Goes Virtual
William and I were excited when we came on board as the NC FarmLink Co-Directors because we are both …
Last Week in Agriculture and Natural Resource Law (May 2, 2020)
[This is a weekly posting summarizing (and yes, some aggregating) legal developments – case decisions, new statutes and regulations, …
Video: Getting Started Selling Local Meats (Livestock Webinar Series)
The webinar on selling local meats from the Livestock Webinar Series is now available. The series is hosted by …
Beginner Farmer Online Series
Extension Agents always have clients ask them, “I have some land that I want to do something with. Tell …
Get Started With a Container Garden This Spring
Anyone can grow a container garden! They are endlessly adaptable for small spaces, indoor growing situations, flowers, vegetables, and …
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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