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Fruitful Collaborations: A Conversation With Molly Sandfoss

In the foothills of Western North Carolina the local food landscape is a testament to the power of community and collaboration. For the past several years, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension in…

National Farmers Market Week 2025: Celebrating Farmers Markets as Community Hubs

What comes to mind when you think of “farmers markets?” Ripe seasonal produce, colorful flowers, freshly baked bread, and music? While local farmers markets can have a direct positive impact on your…

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Free Webinar on USDA Hurricane Recovery Options for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

Getting back into production after sustaining hurricane damage is overwhelming. Join us for information on USDA recovery options and resources for producers with less than 10 years of experience.…

Cultivating North Carolina’s Local Food Systems: My Journey as an Intern With the NC State Extension Local Food Program

Post written by Anne Elise RussellHey! I’m Anne Elise (they/them), a new graduate of Appalachian State University with a B.A. in Sustainable Development and a passion for equitable food systems. This…

North Carolina Joins Farmers Markets Across the Country in Celebrating National Farmers Market Week 2023

Alleghany farmers market. Photo from Jill Cockerham. North Carolina joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 6-12, 2023. Use the VisitNC Farms app or…

Foothills Farmers Market in Shelby, NC. Photo Credit: Foothills Farmers Market

Farmers Markets Don’t Just Happen: National Farmers Market Week 2022

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

Paige Burns is the County Director and Horticulture Agent in Richmond County. She primarily covers consumer horticulture. The primary focus of her programs is highlighting production of horticulture…

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

Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are unsure of the research about their impacts or the resources available to support you?If you…

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Online GAP & Food Safety Plan Creation Course

Web-based course is designed to educate growers about food safety on the farm, explain the USDA GHP/GAP audit process, and assist in the process of developing a food safety program and writing a food…

NC Growing Together NC Local Food Systems Infrastructure Map

Statewide Local Food Systems Infrastructure Map

The North Carolina Growing Together project, in collaboration with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension's Local Foods Flagship Program, has created a mapped inventory of businesses that serve as…