Stir-Fry Adds Savory Addition to Dinner Rotation
With my busy schedule, I confess to cooking the same 7 dinners nearly every week. Simple family-pleasers requiring little …
Local Foods
The Caldwell County Center Local Foods contact is Sarah Christas.
Strawberry Season and Chatham County PYO Farms
We have been seeing some beautiful and tasty locally grown strawberries at our Chatham County farmers’ markets! We have …
Spring Greens Goat Cheese and Sausage Pasta Cook-Along With Locally Produced Foods!
Did you know that April is Greening My Plate Month? The perfect time to decide how you will support our local …
Caldwell County Farmers Markets
Caldwell County Farmers Market Saturdays, 6 a.m. to 12 p.m., May through December Behind County offices at 904 West Ave Lenoir, NC 28645 Contact: carlamcginnis0714@gmail.com …
Thai Chicken Peanut Curry Stir-Fry
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and “Food Fan” Eric Stafford for this 23-minute video as they cook up an …
Register Now for Climate Webinar on April 26
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Climate Webinar on April 26, 2021, from 7–9 p.m …
Podcast!
Why are NC State Extension and N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services talking about rapidly developing farmland? What …
Mushroom Beef Burgers for Grilling Season
Almost everyone loves a good burger. One of my favorite patties is a hybrid, made with mushrooms and lean …
Invitation to Chatham Farms and Related Businesses to Join the NC Farm App
Join hundreds of farms and agribusinesses across North Carolina in cooperative marketing! The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center is …
Yummy Indian-Inspired Chana Masala!
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and “Food Fan” Eric Stafford for this 16-minute video demonstrating an Indian-inspired vegetarian fare …
Celebrating Chatham County Beekeeper and Conservationist Judy Pick
Long-time Chatham County beekeeper, conservationist, and volunteer Judy Pick passed away on February 6, 2021, at age 79. Judy …
Preparing for Winter Storms
As winter weather makes its way to North Carolina, keep food safety in mind with these tips to prepare …
Farm Transition Tactics
William Hamilton is a 15-year veteran dealing with farmland in North Carolina, specializing in a wide array of issues …
A Guide for Seed Buying
As a horticulture agent, it has been encouraging to see the increase of interest people have shown in growing …
Calling All Current & Future Farmer Veterans!
Consider participating in this educational conference to learn about resources available to North Carolina Farmer Veterans, gain some ideas …
Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Grants
Grant applications are now open for the second round of grants from the Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Fund …
Chatham County Beekeepers Offer an Intro to Beekeeping Online Course
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center and the Chatham County Beekeepers Association (CCBA) had planned to team up …
Produce Safety: North Carolina's Fresh Produce Safety Task Force
[Farmlaw Editor’s note: the narrative below was written by Dr. Elena Toro Rogers, Dept. of Horticultural Science, NC State …
Pick Lentils for a Savory Plant-Based Protein
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell County Information Technician Eric Stafford for this 21 minute video to learn …
Local Restaurateur Donates Meals Every Week to Help Families
Last month I wrote about Robin Hood’s Kitchen, a new group in Chatham County that takes vegetables donated from …
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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