Join the 10% Campaign!

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.

• Pledge to buy 10% of your food locally – Join 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.
• Statewide and Regional Training and Events can be found on the Local Food Web Portal Events Page.
• County-based local foods events, tours, and fairs on the NC 10% Campaign Events Page.

Primary Contact:
Robyn Stout
State Coordinator, NC 10% Campaign
Center for Environmental Farming Systems
NC State University
robyn_stout@ncsu.edu