Hurricane Dorian Food Safety
As Hurricane Dorian approaches North Carolina, there are steps you can take to prepare for food safety when the …
Local Foods
The Martin County Center Local Foods contact is Laura Oliver.
Food Demo at the Farmer's Market
FREE SAMPLES SUPER BLENDER BIKE And SALSA/RICE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS At the Martin County Farmer’s Market Presented By Kindle Nichols-Martin 4H Agent Liz Baker-Family and Consumer …
4-H Summer Fun 2019
Martin County 4-H Summer Fun 2019 will be kicking off soon! 4-H Summer programming provides safe, supervised, educational opportunities …
Silvopastures Workshop 2019 - Save the Date (July 25, 2019)
Save-the-date, SILVOPASTURES Field Day, July 25, 2019. Registration will be limited to 60 participants. Details for registration, including a …
New York City Bans CBD Sales in Eateries
The New York City Health Department has banned eateries from selling food and drinks containing CBD. The New York …
Is It OK to Grow Under Someone Else's License?
We have been getting this question more since some companies or growers have started advertising for farmers to grow …
Successful Small Farms Opportunities Conference
The popular regional “Successful Small Farms Opportunities Conference” will be held at Louisburg College campus in Louisburg on Saturday, …
Training in Forages for Extension Agents and Research Station Personnel (Morning Session), Feb. 13, 2019
Forage Recovery Plan 2019 A wet fall 2018 not only delayed, and in some cases completely prevented, timely fall-plantings of …
Post Farm Bill: FDA Still Regulates CBD Products
From 12/20/2018 FDA Press Statement: ” …it’s unlawful under the FD&C Act to introduce food containing added CBD or …
2018 Hay Show Results at NC State Fair
Congratulations to the NC farmers and farms who placed top in the 2018 Hay Show at the NC State …
New Processor Acknowledgment Letter Issued
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) in conjunction with the NC Industrial Hemp Commission has …
NC Farm School Returns Down East
NC Farm School Business Training is returning to the Eastern counties of North Carolina. N.C. Cooperative Extension agents from Pitt, …
NC State University Offers Hemp Course
North Carolina State University will offer its first industrial hemp course in May 2019. The course is called, “Business …
Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
2018 Horticulture Workshops - Sign-Up Today!
Sign-up today to participate in our Summer Horticulture series! Workshops start in July and run through August 2018. Call 252.798.4370 …
Blossom-End Rot in Tomatoes
Blossom-end rot of tomatoes is a physiological disorder caused by a lack of sufficient calcium in the blossom end …
Stay Hydrated This Summer
Being well-hydrated is essential for good health. Consuming water is necessary to keep the body’s systems functioning properly. This …
Strawberry Time in Martin County
Get your buckets ready. It’s that time of the year. Local, fresh, juicy, delicious strawberries will soon be across …
Spring Ahead! Six Tips for Healthier Eating
In recognition of the coming spring and National Nutrition Month in March, we want to help you and your …
Planning the Perfect Garden
The cool weather has finally subsided and many of you may just be getting out and thinking about your …
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
Local Foods Producers
Publications, Information, and News
- 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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Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden
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Tips for Produce Growers Marketing Fresh Produce to Retail Grocers: Understanding PLU and UPC Codes
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Chapter 14. Glossary
This publication contains a glossary of the terms used in The North Carolina Winegrape Grower's …
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Chapter 13. Appendix Contact Information
This publication contains contact information for the authors of The North Carolina Winegrape Grower's Guide.
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Chapter 12. Crop Prediction
Crop prediction or estimation is the process of projecting as accurately as possible the quantity …
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Chapter 11. Spring Frost Control
To grow more consistent crops and improve your cash flow in years with damaging frost …
8/1/19
Chapter 10. Grapevine Water Relations and Vineyard Irrigation
Like other perennial plants, mature grapevines have extensive root systems and therefore, unlike shallow-rooted annual …
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Chapter 9. Vine Nutrition
Grapevines require 16 essential nutrients for normal growth and development (Table 9.1). Carbon, hydrogen, and …
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