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 …
The Caldwell County Center Local Foods contact is Eli Snyder.
Local Foods
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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 …
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
Interested in learning more about the production of industrial hemp, North Carolina’s newest crop? The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County …
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 …
Winter Storage of Fruits and Vegetables
For many of us, the vegetable harvest season has wrapped up. Shelf-life, or how long a fruit or vegetable …
12 Gift Ideas to Inspire Creativity in the Kitchen
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Apples!
Apples are one of the most popular fruits grown in the Western region of North Carolina, with over 200 …
Fresh Summer Produce Enhances Labor Day Celebrations
Labor Day is considered the unofficial end of summer on the first Monday in September. Created by the labor …
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
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