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Local Foods
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Reflections: Internship With NC State Extension Local Food Program & NC 10% Campaign
Hi! I’m Grace, a class of ‘22 NC State University Park Scholar studying Extension Education and Agroecology & Sustainable …
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Beyond Veggies: Growing Food for Preschoolers
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Racial Equity: NC Farmers & Their Land
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NC 10% Campaign: Local Food Map and Resources
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Land Use Trends, FarmLink Success Stories, Website
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MeatSuite: Del Granjero a Su Congelador
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Count on Me NC
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How to Make Fermented Pickles
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Learn More Using the Resources Below
Information Portals
- 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
Master Gardener Volunteer
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
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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