Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
Local Foods
The Surry County Center Local Foods contact is Joanna Radford.
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
Food Safety Concerns With Power Outages and Floodwater From a Storm
Tropical storms, floods, and other natural disasters can cause power outages and floodwater can bring dangerous compounds into your …
Tropical Storm Isaias Food Safety
With current predictions of Tropical Storm Isaias possibly making landfall in North Carolina, there are steps you can take to …
Don't Forget Breakfast
Have you ever been riding down the road and your car ran out of gas? How far can a …
Fiber Facts
What is fiber and how does it work in our body? Fiber is a carbohydrate in food that is …
Free Online Nutrition Classes
Learn about food and nutrition education from the comfort of your home. Online classes are now available in English …
Reducing Food Waste
Food money is wasted if food rules are not followed. If food spoils before it is eaten, you have …
Count on Me NC
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and Visit NC, is excited to …
A Summer of Growing in the Garden!
Surry County 4-H Virtual Summer Gardening. Kids are more likely to eat the things they grow. This is fun, …
How to Make Fermented Pickles
Interested in fermenting food? Start by making delicious fermented pickles that will be ready within 3-4 weeks. Fermented Pickles Recipe Yields 1-gallon …
What's Going on With Our Food Supply?
We’re all hearing stories about our food supply and things like farmers dumping milk, plowing under crops, and maybe …
Farmers Market Operations and Procedures Due to COVID-19
New Farmers Market Operations and Procedures due to COVID-19 “According to guidance from the North Carolina Department of Health and …
Local Surry County Farmers
Local Surry County Farmers Contact farms for product availability and market hours. Not all farmers listed attend local farmers markets. Bullington Farms Strawberries 336.325.2273 Pick …
How to Make Quick Refrigerator Pickles
Have you made quick pickles before? It’s fast, easy, and fun. Onions, cucumbers, asparagus, parsnips, radishes, and pea pods …
Disinfectants, UV Light, and Heat to Inactivate SARS-CoV-2
Cleaning followed by disinfection of surfaces is a best practice measure for the prevention of COVID-19 and other viral …
Cleaning and Disinfecting
A lot of the guidance around preventing spread of COVID-19 says to clean and disinfect surfaces. But what does …
Local Strawberries Are Here!
The strawberry season is arriving at least two weeks early. Our local strawberry farms are planning on opening next …
Meal Locator Texting Resource for Parents
Families who need help finding meals for their children ages 18 and younger can text FOODNC to 877-877 to …
COVID-19 and Produce Food Safety
Food and food packaging are not considered significant ways of spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Many people have …
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
- Strong Communities
- Youth, Families and Communities
Publications, Information, and News
- From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
Resources
- Food Routes
- Local Harvest
- N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services' Farm Fresh
- The 10% Campaign - Building North Carolina's Local Food Economy
Social Media
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Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
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Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
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Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
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Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
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Composting in Childcare Center Gardens
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