Farm to University Guide for Extension Agents
Farm to University Programming Guides North Carolina’s colleges and universities are creating demand for local food products. Navigating the university …
The Mecklenburg County Center Local Foods contact is Kristin Davis.
Local Foods
The Business of Organic Production: A Webinar Series by the Small Business Center Network and N.C. Cooperative Extension
2019 Webinar Series Monday, February 11 | Introduction to Organic Certification | Virtual (Webinar) Register online Wednesday, February 13 | Introduction to Recordkeeping Virtual (Webinar) Register online Wednesday, February 27 | Using …
Film Shorts and Screening Toolkit to Facilitate Local Food Discussions
Sourcing 10% of our food locally can be a challenge, especially for larger institutions. How do we do it? …
American Community Gardening Association Annual Conference Sept 13-16 2018 Atlanta
Excellent Workshops Outstanding Tours Wonderful Networking Join us! Registration is $200 Register online A Pre-Conference Workshop with The Cornell University Lab of Ornithology “Building Meaningful …
Public Symposium, April 12, 2018
The NC Food and Health Care Intersections Group is excited to announce the second annual public symposium on “Policy Impact – Federal …
Just & Equitable Food System
The Come to the Table program presents its Equity at the Table Speaker Series, featuring a unique and diverse roster of …
2018 Sustainable Living Series!
A FEW FRIENDLY REMINDERS…. Class registration will close 2 days prior to the scheduled class date for each class. We …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Contribute Expertise, Experience, Talent and Time to the Extension Gardener Handbook Project
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers shouldered the lion’s share of hours on The North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook project over the …
Make Your Voice Count: Extension Program Builds on Citizen Feedback
It is a fact that “any business with customers is in the ‘people’ business”. The author of this quote …
Acidified Foods Manufacturing School Segment 2 - Dec. 11-12, 2017
ACIDIFIED FOODS MANUFACTURING SCHOOL Acidified Foods Operating Supervisor Certificate Training Course – Segment 2 December 11-12, 2017 – Raleigh, NC **SEGMENT 2 …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Entrepreneurial Program Welcomes Nicholas Fragedakis as Process Authority.
Nicholas Fragedakis (M.S., 2014 North Carolina State University) is the Acidified Foods Process Authority and Director of the Entrepreneur …
2017 Summer Edition of Extension Gardener Newsletter Is Now Available
Get your free copy! Statewide information on: Outsmart the weeds Ninebark Okra offers taste and beauty The forest in your yard NC Extension Gardener Handbook As …
Sustainable Living Series on Charlotte Today
Collen Odegaard and Eugene Robinson, hosts of WCNC’s Charlotte Today, interview Kristin Davis, Extension Agent with NC State University’s …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview of Diane Currier, Honeygirl Meadery
Diane Currier, owner of Honeygirl Meadery, shares how a visit to Alaska motivated her to start her meadery and …
Vegetable Chapter, Extension Gardener Handbook, Now Available on-Line
Vegetable Gardening, Chapter 16 of the Extension Gardener Handbook Now available for free on line Everything you need to know to grow vegetables …
Extension Gardener "Small Fruits" Chapter Just Released
The Extension Gardener Handbook team is pleased to announce the “Small Fruits” Chapter is up and ready for use. Congratulations …
Building Healthy Soil in Vegetable Gardens: Cover Crops Have Got It Covered.
An in depth look at how to effectively use cover crops in vegetable gardens, this 19 page document by …
Collard Greens and Common Ground: a North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook
Collard Greens and Common Ground: A National Award Winning Community Food Gardening Handbook by Don Boekelheide and Lucy …
Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Home Canning for Beginners from Mecklenburg Extension FCS
- Mecklenburg Park and Recreation Community Gardens
- North Carolina 10% Local Food Challenge Campaign
County Extension Programs
Farmers Markets and Community Gardens
- Community Gardens in Mecklenburg County
- Market Managers Educational Toolkit by Mecklenburg Family & Consumer Sciences
- Mecklenburg County Area Farmers Markets
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
Partnerships and Organizations
Publications, Information, and News
- From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy
- Join the Mecklenburg FCS Monthy E-Newsletter List!
- National Center for Home Food Preservation
- There's a strong interest in Friends of Agriculture
Resources
Recent Publications related to Local Foods
How to Create a Container Garden for Edibles in the North Carolina Piedmont
In this publication you will find ideas to get you started growing your own edibles. …
4/4/19
Good Agricultural Practices for the Production and Handling of Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, and Blueberry
Maintaining good sanitation throughout production and handling of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries is important. …
4/3/19
Farm to Early Care and Education Local Food Purchasing Guide
There are many different ways to buy local food, and this guide provides information that …
3/27/19 — Local Foods
Farm to University: Guide for Extension Agents
This guide provides information to Extension educators on Farm to University programming so farmers can …
3/18/19 — Local Foods
Using Plastic Mulches and Drip Irrigation for Home Vegetable Gardens
Muskmelons, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, eggplant, watermelons, and okra are vegetable crops that have shown …
3/18/19 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
How to Organize a Community Garden
This publication covers the keys to a successful community garden of individual plots including forming …
3/13/19
Care and Planting of Ginseng Seed and Roots
This factsheet covers propagating (by seed and by transplant) ginseng, which requires a period of …
2/21/19 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Modifying Soil for Plant Growth around Your Home
This publication addresses the two major soil problems found on residential properties and how to …
2/14/19 — SoilFacts