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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.…

Strengthening the Local Food System With a Whole Office Approach: A Conversation With Johnston County

Walking into N.C. Cooperative Extension, Johnston County Center on any given day, you’re most likely to find some type of local food program, project, or event in the works. From JoCo Grows and Small…

Making Healthy, Delicious: A Conversation With Margie Mansure

Margie Mansure serves as the Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent in Watauga and Caldwell Counties in Western North Carolina. She is the Local Food Coordinator in Watauga and in both…

A Wonderful Year for the Local Food Program Team

Local food system development continues to be an exciting and impactful strategy for supporting strong communities across North Carolina. The NC State Extension Local Food Program Team (LFPT)…

Announcing the Formation of the North Carolina Farmers Market Network (NCFMN)

The newly-established North Carolina Farmers Market Network (NCFMN) seeks to lift up farmers markets and support market managers. The NCFMN was formally incorporated as a nonprofit following several…

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…

Overview of Local Food System Development

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…