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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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Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles

Agriculture matters in North Carolina. What does that look like? North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber, and forestry, contributes $111.1 billion to the state’s economy,…

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…

Amanda Wilkins, Lee County Horticulture Agent teaches a gardening class at a childcare center as part of the county’s Farm to ECE initiative. Photo from Lee County Cooperative Extension.

Nurturing Local Food Connections Through Early Childcare: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Lee County Center

The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Lee County Center is sowing the seeds of a vibrant local food ecosystem by bringing a “whole office approach” to their Farm to Early Childcare and Education (Farm to…

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…

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Registration Open: Foundations of Local Food System Development

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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Building Support for Local Foods in Montgomery County With Kaitlyn Lamaster

As the Horticulture Agent and Local Food Coordinator at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Montgomery County Center, Kaitlyn Lamaster covers local foods, consumer horticulture, commercial horticulture,…

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…