Farmers Market - Opens Sat April 4th
1006 Peachtree Street in Rocky Mount Yes, we are opening Saturday April 4th! Shop Fresh. Shop Local. Eat Fresh. Featuring Local Produce, …
Local Foods
The Nash County Center Local Foods contact is Sandy Hall.
Gate Disputes: North Carolina Court Affirms Law on Gates and Access Easements
A recent North Carolina Court of Appeals decision provides some clarity to when a landowner may install a gate …
Farmland Values: North Carolina Ticks Up (Mostly) From 2018
The recent National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) posted the results of its early June survey on various categories of …
Industrial Hemp: FSA Reminds County Offices "No Loans on Hemp for 2019 Season"
The USDA Farm Service Agency today issued an update to state and county FSA offices regarding implementation of the …
Voluntary Agricultural Districts: Discussing Proximity Notice at NC GIS Conference
The 2019 North Carolina Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Conference in Winston-Salem, NC this past week featured a presentation from …
Raw Milk: Branan and Day Present on Cow Sharing Agreements
Andrew Branan, Extension Assistant Professor with the NC State University Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, along with Marti …
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?
1/23/2019 – We have been getting this question more since some companies or growers have started advertising for farmers …
Post Farm Bill: FDA Still Regulates CBD Products
12/21/2018 – From 12/20/2018 FDA Press Statement: ” …it’s unlawful under the FD&C Act to introduce food containing added …
New Processor Acknowledgment Letter Issued
8/29/2018 – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) in conjunction with the NC Industrial Hemp …
NC State University Offers Hemp Course
10/13/2018 – North Carolina State University will offer its first industrial hemp course in May 2019. The course is …
Hurricane Preparedness; Before, During, and After the Storm
Hearing the word hurricane can bring about fear, intimidation, and anxiety. The key to surviving a hurricane is preparation. …
Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
8/15/2018 – On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in …
Agriculture and Industry Tour
August 12th – 17th N.C. Cooperative Extension, Nash County Center, is joining Alleghany, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin …
New Beehive Grant
County governments, nonprofit groups and certified beekeepers pursuing farmland preservation projects and beehive grants have until Dec. 15 to …
CFSA Offers Leadership Development Workshop for Farmers
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) is hosting a two-day leadership development workshop in Durham on November 2-3, 2017. The …
Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Regional Train-the-Trainer Workshop
October 4th – 5th, 2017 Day 1 (Tuesday) 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Day 2 (Wednesday) 8:30 a.m. …
Western NC Industrial Hemp Trial Is Up and Growing!
7/7/2017 – On June 19, 2017 we planted our first industrial hemp variety trial at the Mountain Research Station …
Nash County Center Extension Connections Newsletter
Hot Off the Press! Extension Connections Newsletter We have a new logo, plus we have a couple new faces in our …
Organic Certification Cost-Share Assistance
Organic Growers Can Apply for Partial Reimbursement of Certification Cost RALEIGH — Organic growers in North Carolina can apply for …
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
Resources
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Asparagus
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
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Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
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Kale
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
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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. …
2/19/20
Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings
Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying …
2/19/20
Fresh Market Tomato Production Piedmont and Coastal Plain of North Carolina
The tomato is a warm season crop. With special production practices you can produce your …
1/15/20 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden
Much success in growing tomatoes can be attributed to use of a few proven techniques. …
1/9/20 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Farm to University: Guide for Extension Agents
This guide provides information to Extension educators on Farm to University programming so farmers can …
1/6/20 — Local Foods