How to Cook Crispy Corn Fritters
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford as they cook up what is basically a …
Local Foods
The Caldwell County Center Local Foods contact is Sarah Christas.
Farm Visit Snapshots: Heart Song Farm
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms …
How to Make Couscous Salad With Fresh Herbs and Fruit
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford as they create a couscous salad with fresh …
How to Cook Ratatouille Grits
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford for this 28-minute video as they gather up …
Enjoy an August Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …
Get Creative With Fresh Salad Ingredients
Once upon a time, salad meant lettuce, tomato, maybe cucumber and whatever dressing you might find in the fridge. …
What to Do With All That Summer Squash?
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell County Information Technician Eric Stafford in this 29-minute cooking show as they …
August Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Perry-winkle Farm
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Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
From Embryo to Chick: Videos From the Livestock Conservancy and N.C. Cooperative Extension
Are you getting started with backyard or pastured poultry? Are you interested in heritage chicken breeds? You’re in luck – …
How to Can Tomatoes
Learn how to can tomatoes by joining Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell County Information Technician Eric Stafford in …
How to Can Green Beans
Learn how to can green beans by joining Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell County Information Technician Eric Stafford …
Chicken Chat Tuesdays With The Livestock Conservancy
August is Chicken Month over at The Livestock Conservancy. They’ve got great content coming out all month on their …
Fall Gardening Already?
In the hottest days of the summer, it is hard to believe that it is time to start planning …
How to Make Sauerkraut
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell County’s Public Information Technician Eric Stafford as they process cabbage to make …
Enjoy a July Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …
Food Safety Concerns With Power Outages and Floodwater From a Storm
Tropical storms, floods, and other natural disasters can cause power outages and floodwater can bring dangerous compounds into your …
Basil: Flavorful Seasoning or Pesto Ingredient
Although basil is native to tropical regions from Central Africa to Southeast Asia, it flourishes in our summer gardens. …
Tropical Storm Isaias Food Safety
With current predictions of Tropical Storm Isaias possibly making landfall in North Carolina, there are steps you can take to …
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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