This page includes links to information and resources for consumers and engaged residents who are interested in buying local food products or otherwise developing their community or local food system.
- Where to Find Local Foods
- Learn about Local Branding Programs
- Seasonal Recipes, Health & Wellness
- Composting & Vermicomposting Food Waste
- Gardening and Nutrition Programs for Youth, Families, & Communities
- Food Safety for Consumers
- N.C. Fresh Produce Safety Portal provides information to consumers concerning foodborne illnesses and educational resources.This includes information on health and wellness, educational resources and foodborne illness.
- The NC State Extension Food Safety Portal provides information to consumers on food safety for food preservation, gardening, farmers markets and more.
- Commit to buying 10% of your food locally - Check out resources to help you purchase local food on the website of the NC 10% Campaign - a Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) program to encourage consumers to commit 10 percent of their existing food dollars to support local food producers, related businesses and communities.
- Guides and information about local farms and markets can be found on the websites of many Cooperative Extension Offices across the state (click "County Centers" on the top bar to find your county).
- Statewide and Regional Training and Events can be found on the Local Food Web Portal Events Page.
Primary Contact:
Robyn Stout
State Coordinator, NC 10% Campaign
Center for Environmental Farming Systems
NC State University
robyn_stout@ncsu.edu
