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Local Foods
The Avery County Center Local Foods contact is Jerry Moody.
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Virtual NC Agritunity in 2021
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Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Perry-Winkle Farm
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Chatham County Holiday Farmers' Markets!
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Now Accepting Proposals for NC AgVentures Grants
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September Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
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Enjoy a September Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
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Agritourism Curriculum Updates
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New CDC and DHHS Guidance for Local Food as NC Moves to Phase 3
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October Is National Farm to School Month
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Facilitating & Convening With Quina Weber-Shirk
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Avery County Growers Named N.C. Small Farmers of the Year
Avery County Growers named N.C. Small Farmers of the Year EAST GREENSBORO, NC (September 30, 2020) – Amos and Kaci Nidiffer, …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Heart Song Farm
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Strategic Conversations for Fall & Winter Agritourism Operators
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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
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