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An Optimistic Outlook: A Conversation With Aaron Moore

Published - July 1, 2022

LFPT Group - Photo courtesy of Robbie Furr

Local Food Program Team Bi-Annual Meeting Recap

Published - June 3, 2022

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Providing Tourists a Taste of NC Through Vacationer Supported Agriculture (VSA)

Published - June 3, 2022

Natalie Wayne, Hyde & Tyrrell CED

Making Waves in Local Food: A Conversation with Natalie Wayne

Published - June 3, 2022

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Community FRESH – a Guide to Growing Community Gardens

Published - June 2, 2022

From: Community Gardens

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North Carolina Farmers Featured in New Book

Published - May 2, 2022

Hannah Bundy and Tracy Davis

Cross-Programming for Food System Change: A Conversation With Hannah Bundy and Tracy Davis

Published - April 29, 2022

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Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide and Healthy Food Pantry Toolkit

Published - April 29, 2022

EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems

EmPOWERed Mountain Food Systems: EMFS Achievements & Next Steps

Published - March 21, 2022

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Implementing Produce Rx Programs in WNC: A Conversation With Jessica Mrugala

Published - March 21, 2022

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Registration Is Open for Online 4-H Farm to Fork Camp

Published - February 23, 2022

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New Home for Agritourism Spotlights

Published - February 22, 2022

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Starting a Farmers' Market Alliance: A Conversation with Annie Mills

Published - February 18, 2022

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Using Local Food to Promote Food Security: A Conversation with Shewana Hairston McSwain

Published - January 27, 2022

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Creating a Community Garden on a Vacant Lot

Published - December 23, 2021

From: Community Gardens

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Attend a Produce Safety Alliance Training in NC

Published - November 30, 2021

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety

Franklin County’s Local Food Legend, Martha Mobley

Published - November 1, 2021

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Submit Soil Samples Now to Avoid Peak-Season Fees

Published - October 29, 2021

From: Extension Gardener

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Nickels for Know How - Cast Your Vote 11/1/2016

Published - October 24, 2021

From: Extension Gardener

Paige Burns (left), pictured with Davon Goodwin and David Clark in a high tunnel at the Sandhills AgInnovation Center.

Hands-on Learning With Paige Burns

Published - September 2, 2021

We Are Hiring

Community & School Gardening Job Opportunity Coming to Guilford County Soon!!

Published - August 5, 2021

From: Community Gardens

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Building Community Around Food With Daniel Ostrowski

Published - July 27, 2021

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Vacationer Supported Agriculture Expands to New Locations

Published - July 15, 2021

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Learning About Local Foods With Greg Huneycutt & Jackie L. Helton

Published - July 2, 2021

Leigh Guth

Leading the Local Food Movement With Leigh Guth

Published - May 27, 2021

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Food Waste Recovery & Composting in Pitt County

Published - May 27, 2021

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Collard Greens and Common Ground: a North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook

Published - May 6, 2021

From: Community Gardens

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Just Grow It: Connecting Kids to Good Eats

Published - May 2, 2021

Allison Walker

Allison Walker: Bringing Agriculture, Local Foods & Poultry to the Classroom

Published - May 2, 2021

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Where Does My Farm Fall Under the Produce Safety Rule in 2021?

Published - April 28, 2021

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety

Team photo of NC State VSA Team

Vacationer Supported Agriculture Receives Opal Mann Green Engagement and Scholarship Award

Published - April 28, 2021

From: Community Development

Entrance sign to Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden

Registration Open for Six Week AgVETS Training Program

Published - April 26, 2021

Farm to School Coalition and CEFS Farm to School Logos

Application Open 2021 Rapid Response: Farm to Summer Funding - Closes April 19

Published - April 12, 2021

Farm to Senior Service County and Partner Map

Creating New Pathways to Bring Local Foods From Farmers to Older Adults Across North Carolina

Published - April 10, 2021

Sarah Ware conducting a virtual cooking class

Cooking Up New Programs With Sarah Ware

Published - April 2, 2021

Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training

Published - April 1, 2021

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Getting Dirty in Your Garden, Radio Podcast: Avoiding Aches, Pains and Strains in the Garden

Published - March 25, 2021

From: Extension Gardener

Assorted heirloom tomatoes in red, orange, and yellow packed in a crate

Getting Dirty in Your Garden, Radio Podcast Featuring the NC Tomato Man - Craig LeHoullier

Published - March 23, 2021

From: Extension Gardener

Farm to Fork With April Vigardt

Published - March 1, 2021

Virtual 4-H Farm to Fork Camp march 6, 13, 20 2021

Statewide 4-H Farm to Fork Camp

Published - February 22, 2021

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