Local Food - Mecklenburg County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

Our Local Food program facilitates the production, marketing, and consumption of food grown, caught, or raised in our community. We work to support local farmers with research-based education on marketing their products, help consumers access fresh, healthy local foods, and foster connections to build a better food network that encourages the economic and environmental benefits of eating local.

The Local Food program at NC State with NC State Extension describes local food as being grown and transported within the state of North Carolina. At its core, local food is about connecting growers and consumers within a designated geographic area.

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The objective of the Extension Local Food Program is to facilitate the production, marketing, and consumption of food grown, caught, and raised within North Carolina.

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Got To Be NC

Got to Be NC is an initiative on behalf of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services to promote North Carolina agricultural products and goods. Our mission is to put local ingredients and products on store shelves, dining tables and restaurant menus throughout the community. Explore our member directory to find local foods, ingredients and more.

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Visit NC Farms

From you-pick spots to wineries, farm stays, and seasonal events, we connect you with agritourism experiences across the state.

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Mecklenburg County Farmers Markets