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The Forsyth County Center Local Foods contact is Celine Richard.

Sungold Farm: Natalie and Celine

Sungold Farm - Field Visit

In the 2023 session of Forsyth County Urban Farm School, Horticulture Agent Celine Richard included a tour of Sungold …

Cover crop planting: Buckwheat

Let's Discuss Cover Crops

Cover crops are plants grown in fields and gardens between “main crop” production. Cover crops typically provide benefits to …

Cover photo for 2023 Pawpaw Field Day in Forsyth County

2023 Pawpaw Field Day in Forsyth County

WHEN: Sept. 9, 2023, between 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. WHERE: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, Winston Salem, NC Did you know that …

Windmill Acres East

Windmill Acres East

Neil and Karen Fishel are 3rd generation cattle farmers. Their farm driveway leads between two pastures of rolling green …

Cover photo for How to Grow Better Tomatoes

How to Grow Better Tomatoes

The lovely summer tomato, what could be better sliced thickly and served up on a sandwich or in a …

Cover photo for Maximizing High Tunnel Production

Maximizing High Tunnel Production

Join Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, Fair Share Farm and N.C. Cooperative Extension to take your high tunnel production to the …

row of young onion plants at Willow Ridge Farmstead

Willow Ridge Farmstead

Bordered in between the Muddy Creek and a residential neighborhood, Willow Ridge Farmstead is a new addition to Forsyth …

Cover photo for Farmers Markets in Forsyth County

Farmers Markets in Forsyth County

Shop local from farmers selling at any of these Forsyth County Farmer’s Markets & Farms Stands! In-person Farmer’s Markets Clemmons Farmers …

Recent Publications related to Local Foods

Garden Harvest Tracking Sheet

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and provides a …

2/19/25

Tracking the Harvest: Measurement Guide for Counting or Weighing Vegetables

This measurement guide is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives …

2/19/25
Ripe and unripe fruit growing on a fig tree.

Growing Fruit Trees in Childcare Center Gardens

Early childhood educators can easily engage children in growing, harvesting, and preparing tree fruits that …

A bunch of ripe, purple muscadine grapes on the vine.

Growing Muscadines in Childcare Center Gardens

While children are having fun growing, harvesting, and eating delicious, nutritious, fresh fruits and vegetables …

Clusters of ripening blueberries on the bush.

Growing Blueberries in Childcare Center Gardens

In addition to their delicious fruit, blueberries also provide year-round interest in the garden. Bell-shaped …

Bermudagrass rhizome with a ruler for scale.

Managing Weeds in Childcare Center Gardens

This publication focuses on managing weeds in the Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE) of childcare centers. …

A ripe strawberry on the vine.

Growing Strawberries in Childcare Center Gardens

Strawberries are the perfect fruit for early childcare centers. Their life cycle is short (planted …

Strawberry flowers and fruit.

Easy Fruits to Grow at Childcare Center Gardens

This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, fruits suitable for childcare center gardening. It provides information …