Farmers Market Is Now Open!
2019 MARKET HOURS Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., April through November Tuesdays 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., June through August Shop Fresh Local …
The Nash County Center Local Foods contact is Sandy Hall.
Local Foods
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 …
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 …
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 State University Offers Hemp Course
North Carolina State University will offer its first industrial hemp course in May 2019. The course is called, “Business …
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
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
Agriculture and Industry Tour
August 12th – 17th NC 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!
On June 19, 2017 we planted our first industrial hemp variety trial at the Mountain Research Station in Waynesville, …
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 …
NCDA&CS Offers Organic Certification Cost-Share Assistance
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) is offering organic growers the opportunity to …
What Are the Patterns of Why Honey Bee Colonies Are Dying in the US?
Answer: Another year, another survey, and the findings remain less than encouraging. It seems counter-intuitive that we don’t have a …
Is a Virus From Tobacco Killing All of the Honey Bees?
Answer: Probably not, but it’s interesting that it is found in bees at all Honey bees are hosts to more …
Farmers Market in Rocky Mount, NC
This regional farmers market is managed by the Nash County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. Located at 1006 …
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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How to Create a Container Garden for Edibles in the North Carolina Piedmont
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Farm to Early Care and Education Local Food Purchasing Guide
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