Local Foods
North Carolina Cooperative Extension is an enthusiastic supporter of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems’ initiative to build the state’s local food economy, from farm to fork. Cooperative Extension is the face of your county’s local foods initiative, helping to promote North Carolina’s 10% Campaign and to guide efforts to develop the local food economy.
The Johnston County Center Local Foods contact is Amie Newsome.
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Horticultural Science Summer Institute
We are very excited to announce we are hosting a now annual Horticultural Science Summer Institute! Please pass along to any youth that may be interested! Horticultural Science Summer … MORE »Posted: 4/29/13EPA Marks March 18-24 is Fifth Annual Fix a Leak Week
This story was copied from a news release. One in every 10 homes has a leak that is wasting at least 90 gallons of water per day WASHINGTON — … MORE »Posted: 3/18/13Mummy Berry Emerging this Week
Mummy Berry Emerging This Week Mummy berry is now active in southeastern North Carolina – the photos below were taken yesterday. The disease begins each spring with the emergence … MORE »Posted: 3/6/13Organic Certification Consulting Services
Organic Certification Consulting Services Are you intimidated by the regulations and paperwork necessary for USDA Organic Certification? As part of our Organic Carolina Initiative, we are offering FREE consultation … MORE »Posted: 3/6/13Blueberry Production Workshop
Saturday, March 2, 2013 there was a blueberry production workshop held at the Johnston County Agriculture Building. Dr. Bill Cline, a specialist with NC State University, gave a presentation … MORE »Posted: 3/4/13Fruit Tree Training and Pruning Demonstration
Over eighty people attended the fruit tree training and pruning demonstration held at Central Crops Research Station on highway 70 busines north of Clayton. During the demonstration Dr. Mike … MORE »Posted: 2/9/13Invitation to Submit Comments to FDA on Proposed Rules Impacting Produce Industry and Other Stakeholders
Dear Produce Industry Member and other interested parties, On January 16, 2013 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published in the Federal Register for public comment two proposed rules: … MORE »Posted: 1/23/13Free Consulting Services To Help Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) Now Offers FREE Consulting Services to Help Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic As part of our Organic Carolina Initiative (OCI), we will begin offering … MORE »Posted: 12/7/122013 Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference
Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference Helps Farmers Break into Organics Market Rocky Mount – Organics are booming and the 4th Annual Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference, happening Feb. 14-15, … MORE »Posted: 12/7/12LINKS
- Center For Environmental Farming Systems
- North Carolina Food Advisory Council
- Statewide Action Guide for Building a Local Food Economy in NC
Publications, Information, and News
- Backyard Flocks and Eggs
- Buy through a Community-Supported Agriculture Program
- Find Local Foods by Picking Your Own Produce
- Find Local Foods in Grocery Stores and Co-ops
- Find Local Foods through Food Buying Clubs
- Food Safety and Home Food Preservation
- From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
- Meat Buying Clubs - from NC Choices
- Shop at Farmers' Markets, Tailgate Markets and Roadside Stands
- Start a community garden
- Start a workplace CSA
Resources
- Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
- Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
- Feast on the Southeast
- Food Routes
- Foothills Fresh
- Local Harvest
- N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services' Farm Fresh
- The 10% Campaign - Building North Carolina's Local Food Economy
