Cooking With Fresh Vegetables
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Currituck County is hosting several classes throughout the year called Cooking with the Seasons to …
Local Foods
The Camden County Center Local Foods contact is Cameron Lowe.
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
Recent Publications related to Local Foods
Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden
Much success in growing tomatoes can be attributed to use of a few proven techniques. …
2 weeks ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Growing Herbs for the Home Gardener
An herb is any plant used whole or in part as an ingredient for health, …
2 weeks ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Part 4: Mixed Loads - Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms
At times, it is necessary to transport or store different commodities together. In such mixed …
Part 5: References
This publication lists the references used in parts 1-4 of the Postharvest Handling and Cooling …
Part 1: Quality Maintenance - Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms
Fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers must be in excellent condition and have excellent quality if …
Part 3: Handling - Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms
The most important key to quality maintenance of fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers is careful …
Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden
Blueberries can be grown in home gardens anywhere in North Carolina if the right species …
9/25/19 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Special Claims and the Approval Process for Niche Meat Production
With increasing demand for product transparency, a growing number of producers, processing plant operators, and …
9/19/19 — Local Foods