Local Foods
The Cumberland County Center Local Foods contact is Kenny Bailey.
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 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)
- From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
Resources
Recent Publications related to Local Foods

Selling Fluid Milk to Grocery Stores Through Direct Store Delivery
This publication will help you start selling fluid milk directly to grocery stores. Approaching retailers, …

Adding Value to Local Food
This publication introduces producers to general principles for successfully creating new value-added products and where …
Grapes and Berries for the Garden
This guide provides home gardeners with instructions for growing strawberries, blueberries, brambles (blackberries and raspberries), …
Farmers' Market Tours: A Guide for Nutrition Educators
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
Vacationer Supported Agriculture Summer 2019
Vacationer Supported Agriculture (VSA) is a project led by NC State’s P1tLab and NC State …

Using Web Marketplaces to Reach Untapped Markets
This publication explains how microentrepreneurs can use emerging web-based marketplaces to sell services, goods, and …
Caswell County Ag Census Infographic 2017
This infographic provides a visual interpretation of the 2017 Census of Agriculture, which is collected …
Vermicomposting in Childcare Center Gardens
This publication is a how-to guide for starting a garden-related vermicomposting bin in a childcare …