Farm Visit Snapshots: Perry-Winkle Farm
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms website. A …
Local Foods
The Caldwell County Center Local Foods contact is Sarah Christas.
Chatham County Holiday Farmers Markets!
Two of Chatham County’s three farmers markets will be hosting special holiday markets to help folks get in the …
How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole and Cranberry Relish
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and “Food Fan” Eric Stafford for this 25-minute video as they make important side-dishes …
Farms, Food, and You: Vermicomposting
NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has a new podcast series called Farms, Food, and You. …
How to Butcher a Deer
Join Extension Agent Eddy Labus as he shows us how to process deer meat in this 1 hour and …
How to Fry Apples and Make Apple Cucumber Slaw
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford for this 20 minute video on cooking with …
How to Make Venison Jerky and Can Deer Meat
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “Food Fan” Eric Stafford as they show you how to make venison …
Two Is Better Than One...Especially When It Comes to Canning Lids
The current difficulty in some areas of the U.S. of obtaining needed canning supplies is causing a lot of …
What to Do With Delicata Squash?
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford for this 17 minute video demonstrating a bisque …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Off Grid in Color
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms …
Now Accepting Proposals for NC AgVentures Grants
Note: this news article was adapted from articles written by Jackie Miller, NC AgVentures Program Coordinator. NC AgVentures is an …
What to Do With Bok Choy?
Ever seen Bok Choy at a market and wondered what people do with it? Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure …
September Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
Enjoy a September 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 …
How to Jazz Up Your Green Beans
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “Food Fan” Eric Stafford in this 16-minute video to learn how to …
Make Easy Dips With Seasonal Tomatoes
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford in this 21-minute video as they use vine-ripened …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
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 …
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 …
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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