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
Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden
Blueberries can be grown in home gardens anywhere in North Carolina if the right species …
Tips for Produce Growers Marketing Fresh Produce to Retail Grocers: Understanding PLU and UPC Codes
PLU and UPC codes are two widely used tracking mechanisms that help retailers efficiently …
Chapter 14. Glossary
This publication contains a glossary of the terms used in The North Carolina Winegrape Grower's …
Chapter 13. Appendix Contact Information
This publication contains contact information for the authors of The North Carolina Winegrape Grower's Guide.
Chapter 12. Crop Prediction
Crop prediction or estimation is the process of projecting as accurately as possible the quantity …
Chapter 11. Spring Frost Control
To grow more consistent crops and improve your cash flow in years with damaging frost …
Chapter 10. Grapevine Water Relations and Vineyard Irrigation
Like other perennial plants, mature grapevines have extensive root systems and therefore, unlike shallow-rooted annual …
Chapter 9. Vine Nutrition
Grapevines require 16 essential nutrients for normal growth and development (Table 9.1). Carbon, hydrogen, and …