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The Surry County Center Local Foods contact is Joanna Radford.

Pieces of illustrated produce surround the text "In the United States only 1 out of 10 adults eat enough produce."

Eat With the Seasons

It’s winter. You’ve just purchased some strawberries at your local grocery. You get home, wash them, and settle in …

Cover photo for Japanese Persimmon

Japanese Persimmon

Japanese persimmon is not the native persimmon. They are much like apples and are approximately the same size as …

Blueberry Waffles

Don't Forget Breakfast

Have you ever been riding down the road and your car ran out of gas? How far can a …

Apples

Fiber Facts

What is fiber and how does it work in our body? Fiber is a carbohydrate in food that is …

Fresh Orange Juice

Reducing Food Waste

Food money is wasted if food rules are not followed. If food spoils before it is eaten, you have …

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 …

strawberry plant

Local Strawberries Are Here!

The strawberry season is arriving at least two weeks early. Our local strawberry farms are planning on opening next …

Cover photo for Area 4-H Food Show

Area 4-H Food Show

**Calling all Surry County 4-H’ers that love to cook, bake, grill, etc.!!!** It’s that time of year again…our Area Food …

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