MHCREC's Dr. Jeff Hinshaw Selected as World Aquaculture Society Fellow
Congratulations to Dr. Jeff Hinshaw, Applied Ecology Professor and Extension Specialist at Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, …
The Caldwell County Center Local Foods contact is Eli Snyder.
Local Foods
Pastured Poultry Workshop
Part of Big Dreams, Small Farms Foothills 2019 Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Meet at: N.C. Cooperative Extension, …
Plan a Culinary Herb Garden for Spring
Planting a culinary herb garden is an aromatic and delicious way to bring in spring. The secret to transforming …
It's Ramps Season! Grow Them, Eat Them, Sell Them
Ramps (Allium tricoccum L.), also called wild leeks, are a native plant that are increasingly popular with wild food …
Photos From the Chatham County Industrial Hemp Workshop
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center conducted an Industrial Hemp Workshop on February 28, 2019, at the Chatham …
Big Dreams Small Farms Educational Series - Cow Calf & Stockers - March 19
The Big Dreams Small Farms educational series kicks off March 19th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the …
FDA Guidance Documents to Industry Issued for the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
While the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 30!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
Farm to University Guide for Extension Agents
Farm to University Programming Guides North Carolina’s colleges and universities are creating demand for local food products. Navigating the university …
Special Hotel Rate Ends Today! Beer and Beyond Conference
Today at noon is the last day to get great rates at the Country Inn and Suites, the closest …
Murder in the Garden: Managing and Terminating Cover Crops in the Home Garden
When: Saturday, April 6, 2019, 10 a.m.–noon Where: Unity Park and Community Garden, 1519 College Ave. SW, Lenoir, NC 28645 Cover …
Beer and Beyond: A Conference for Southern Hop Growers
What else can you do with hops besides brew beer? For regional growers, the question is, what other markets …
New York City Bans CBD Sales in Eateries
The New York City Health Department has banned eateries from selling food and drinks containing CBD. The New York …
The Business of Organic Production: A Webinar Series by the Small Business Center Network and N.C. Cooperative Extension
2019 Webinar Series Monday, February 11 | Introduction to Organic Certification | Virtual (Webinar) Register online Wednesday, February 13 | Introduction to Recordkeeping Virtual (Webinar) Register online Wednesday, February 27 | Using …
Chatham County 4-H Poultry Judging Team Wins 1st Place at State Competition
Last summer Dan Campeau, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Area Specialized Poultry Agent, formed a new 4-H Poultry Judging Team …
Growing PawPaws Class
Monday, March 11, 2019-5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County Center Room 2, 120 Hospital Ave, NE Suite 1 Lenoir, NC …
Spring Gardening Classes 2019 Announced
Announcing : Spring Gardening Series 2019! From firewise landscape principles for the home to growing pawpaw trees, this spring’s gardening …
Register Now for N.C. Cooperative Extension's Industrial Hemp Workshop
This workshop is SOLD OUT with over 280 participants. We are no longer accepting registrations. Interested in learning more about …
Is It OK to Grow Under Someone Else's License?
We have been getting this question more since some companies or growers have started advertising for farmers to grow …
Caldwell Seed Library Opens for the Season on February 2
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension in Caldwell County and the Caldwell County Public Library to celebrate the opening of the …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Caldwell County Farmers Markets
- Farmers Market Food Safety Regulations For Caldwell County
- Local Food Guide
Information Portals
- Local Food -- a Flagship Program for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
Key Local Food Topics
- Local Food System Supply Chain
- NC Organizations and State Partners
- Nutrition and Health
- Strong Communities
- Youth, Families and Communities
Publications, Information, and News
- Backyard Flocks and Eggs (from poultry.ces.ncsu.edu)
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
Resources
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