Chatham County Holiday Farmers' Markets!
Two of Chatham County’s three farmers’ markets will be hosting special holiday markets to help folks get in the …
Local Foods
The Ashe County Center Local Foods contact is Jill Cockerham.
Celebrate FCS Day!
FCS refers to the Family and Consumer Sciences, which have changed much from what was once known as Home …
Farms, Food, and You: Vermicomposting
NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has a new podcast series called Farms, Food, and You. …
Embracing Change: Building Local Food Systems With Greg Traywick
Greg Traywick has served as County Extension Director in Cleveland County since 1992. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, …
Two Is Better Than One...Especially When It Comes to Canning Lids
The current difficulty in some areas of the U.S. of obtaining needed canning supplies is causing a lot of …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Off Grid in Color
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms …
Now Accepting Proposals for NC AgVentures Grants
Note: this news article was adapted from articles written by Jackie Miller, NC AgVentures Program Coordinator. NC AgVentures is an …
September Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
Enjoy a September Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …
Agritourism Curriculum Updates
In an effort to address the increased interest in agritourism expressed by farmers in the state, Extension’s Local Food …
New CDC and DHHS Guidance for Local Food as NC Moves to Phase 3
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently released new guidance for several points of local food distribution. See …
October Is National Farm to School Month
Congress designated October as national farm to school month in 2010, making this year the 10 year anniversary. This October, …
Facilitating & Convening With Quina Weber-Shirk
Quina Weber-Shirk is a Community and School Garden Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Guilford County. A little over …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
2020 Produce Safety Professionals Conference: Sanitation in the New Normal Recording Now Available
The 2020 Produce Safety Professionals Conference: Sanitation in the New Normal is now available for viewing. You can find …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Heart Song Farm
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms …
Mediterranean Salad: A Quick Lunch
Pack lunch made easy! The best way to ensure nutrition on our plate is to plan ahead for days …
Strategic Conversations for Fall & Winter Agritourism Operators
Fall and Winter Agritourism Operators are facing tough questions on when and how to operate this season. N.C. Cooperative …
Enjoy an August Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …
Building Capacity for Local Food: A Conversation With County Extension Director Molly Sandfoss
Molly Sandfoss is the County Extension Director for McDowell County in Marion, North Carolina. As a County Director, Molly …
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