Wheat From Farm to Fork
Of the major crops grown annually in Camden County, wheat is the only crop we plant in one calendar …
Local Foods
The Camden County Center Local Foods contact is Olivia Patchel.
Dehydration-Fruit Leather
If you have a ton of fruit on hand or want a fun activity to do with your kids …
Camden County Local Farms & Food Profile
The United States Department of Agriculture conducts a Census of Agriculture every 5 years, with the last one conducted …
2020 Virtual Home Canning Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center is holding a series of FREE virtual home canning classes from Noon–1 p.m. …
Learn to Make Freezer Jam
It’s almost time to have fresh produce readily available, so let’s learn how to make freezer …
Fresh from the Garden - Pico De Gallo
When I am planning my summer garden I make sure it includes, tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. Not only are …
Starting Your Own Garden
If you are thinking about planting a garden this spring we have some resources that you may find helpful. For …
Gardening and Cooking: Youth Container Salad Greens (CANCELLED)
***DUE TO RESTRICTIONS SURROUNDING COVID-19 THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED*** Are you looking for a fun way to get your …
Gardening and Cooking: Adult Container Salad Greens (CANCELLED)
***DUE TO RESTRICTIONS SURROUNDING COVID-19 THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED***Are you finding it hard to keep up with your …
Cooking With Fresh Vegetables
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Currituck County is hosting several classes throughout the year called Cooking with the Seasons to …
Cooking With the Seasons
N.C. Cooperative Extension is hosting several classes throughout the year called Cooking with the Seasons to help you learn …
Delicious Meatless Cooking
Are you working toward a healthy vegetarian diet? Or do you love to include “Meatless Mondays” into your rotation …
4-H Culinary Academy Registration Now Open
Camden County, N.C. – Registration for 4-H Culinary Academy, August 7–9, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., is …
Don’t Get Burned, Freeze Your Produce With Finesse
Summer is upon us and many may be wondering what to do with the bountiful harvest of homegrown produce …
Extension Master Food Volunteer Program Is Now Accepting Applications for 2018
Do you enjoy learning new and exciting ways to cook? Are you always sharing recipes with your friends or …
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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