Deer Butchering and Processing Workshop - October 12, 2019
On Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 1 to 4 p.m., agents Eddy Labus and Margie Mansure from the N.C. …
Local Foods
The Watauga County Center Local Foods contact is Margie Mansure.
Connecting Herb and Specialty Crop Growers With Buyers
Are you looking for liner trays of false unicorn (star grub root)? Are you a North Carolina grower with …
Mushrooms, Herbs, Plants and More Available on Herb Connection
In the search for new crops that will potentially bring higher returns than many commodity crops, North Carolina farmers …
It's Ramps Season! Grow Them, Eat Them, Sell Them
Ramps (Allium tricoccum L.), also called wild leeks, are a native plant that are increasingly popular with wild food …
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Programs Serving Watauga County
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Programs Serving Watauga County in 2019 What is a CSA? Making a living wage as a small …
Special Hotel Rate Ends Today! Beer and Beyond Conference
Today at noon is the last day to get great rates at the Country Inn and Suites, the closest …
August 2019 Food Preservation Classes
Food Preservation Classes The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Watauga County Center will be offering two food preservation classes in August. Choose …
'Feasting on Farm Fresh Ingredients' Cooking Classes
Join this dinner time celebration kicking off the local food season and learn to fill your plate with delicious …
Beer and Beyond: A Conference for Southern Hop Growers
What else can you do with hops besides brew beer? For regional growers, the question is, what other markets …
Pizza Adventure Week 2019
Updated: Pizza Adventure Week is now full. The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Watauga County Center will offer a Pizza Adventure Week: Local …
Want to Learn All About Growing and Selling Hops?
Early bird registration for the 2019 South Atlantic Hops Conference in Asheville, NC ends on December 31, 2018. SO, …
Deer Butchering & Processing Workshop at Watauga Extension October 6, 2018
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Watauga County will offer a deer butchering and processing workshop on Saturday, October 6, 2018, …
High Country Grown Marketing Initiative Launched to Find Restaurants That Source Locally
Restaurants that truly care about the quality of their menu offerings use the freshest ingredients possible. Now, it will …
BRWIA Farm Tours June 16 & July 14, 2018
BRWIA Farm Tours 6/16 and 7/14 Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture is excited about the newly designed Farm Tour this …
Produce Safety Alliance Class in Burke County - June 22, 2018
6/22: Produce Safety Alliance class in Burke County This class provides the guidelines for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) …
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Programs Serving Watauga County in 2018
What is a CSA? Making a living wage as a small farmer can be challenging. Fortunately, community members can take …
Learn How to Grow Truffles, and Eat Them, Too-This Weekend in Asheville
The Asheville Truffle Experience is this weekend in Asheville and Waynesville, NC. This is a very special event for …
Food Preservation Classes Offered
Three Food Preservation classes are being offered through NC Cooperative Extension. Choose to attend one, two, or all three classes. …
Pizza Adventure Week - Local Foods for Local Kids
Watauga Cooperative Extension will offer a Pizza Adventure Week: Local Foods for Local Kids day camp this summer. It will …
2019 Fruit Plant Sale - Order Deadline March 29th 2019
The Watauga office of North Carolina Cooperative Extension and the NC State Extension Master Gardeners of …
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
- 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
Resources for Locally Grown Food
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Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
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Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
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Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
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Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden
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