The Cumberland County Center Local Foods contact is Kenny Bailey.
Local Foods
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Learn More Using the Resources Below
Information Portals
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- NC Local Food -- a Flagship Program for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
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)
- Extension Publications on Local Foods
- 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
21. Youth, Community, and Therapeutic Gardening
This Youth, Community, and Therapeutic Gardening Chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook helps volunteers understand …
4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …
Vegetable Gardening: A Beginner's Guide
This publication provides information about planning and maintaining a home vegetable garden. Topics include site …
Blueberry Production for Local Sales and Small Pick-Your-Own Operators
Blueberries are a native North American fruit, and North Carolina is one of the largest …
Suggestions for Establishing a Blueberry Planting in Western North Carolina
Blueberry production in Western North Carolina differs from the main commercial production areas in the …
How to Create a Container Garden for Edibles in the North Carolina Piedmont
In this publication you will find ideas to get you started growing your own edibles. …
Container Garden Planting Calendar for Edibles in the Piedmont
This publication offers a guide to growing edible plants year-round in containers. Includes planting and …
Building Local Food Economies: A Guide for Governments
This publication serves as a guide on building local food economies for planners, economic developers, …