Small Farms-AgriShop Series & Academy
Don’t miss out on a great opportunity! The AgriShop Series and Academy will include workshops covering Heirloom Tomatoes, Ginger, …
Local Foods
The Anson County Center Local Foods contacts are Aaron Moore, Aimee Colf.
Good Agricultural Practices One-Day Workshop
North Carolina State University and North Carolina Cooperative Extension are partnering with Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) and other …
Crop Producers and Pesticide Applicators
Below is a listing of upcoming educational opportunities. Please take advantage of those that are important to you. If …
Newly Required NCDA&CS Respirator Fit Test Offered
As of January 1, 2017 the NCDA&CS now require new Worker Protection Standards (WPS) that state a respirator fit …
Beat the Squash Vine Borer
If you’re like me, at some point in your gardening years a simple little white caterpillar has gotten the …
"Feeding the Locals"- Local Foods Newsletter
Get your latest copy of the “Feeding the Locals” newsletter. In this issue: Consider new crops, follow trends, evaluate …
Pastured Pork Conference Feb. 11-12 2015
Flyer and Registration …
Southern Piedmont Local Food Producers' Conference
On February 24th 2015, the first ever Local Food Producers’ Conference for the region will be held at the …
NC A&T University Student Internship Program 2015
Created in 2012, the Cooperative Extension Student Internship Program provides employment opportunities to full-time college students that connect classroom …
2015 Southern Piedmont Farm School
The demand for locally grown food continues to grow despite a weak economy. Direct sales from farms to consumers …
“Anson Ag Events at Taste of the Pee Dee”
Three popular events from the Anson Ag Expo & Fair will be held as part of the Taste of …
Pruning Workshop (Feb. 18th)- Fruit Trees and Small Fruits
Please contact 704-694-2915 OR 704-283-3830 if you plan to …
Farm Fresh Ventures and Sally's Kitchen
Here, Sally McNeil, the Family and Consumer Science Agent with Union County Cooperative Extension has pt together a video …
Sandhills Farm Tour
Do you like buying local? Do you enjoy visiting farms? If so be sure to take your family on …
Local Food Hub Launched, Taking Subscription Orders
FFVSubscriptionForm2013 A multi county, two state partnerships of local agricultural producers and Cooperative Extension Agents has finally launched and is …
New Area Agent- Local Foods
In response to the growing demand, Anson County now has a new area extension agent specializing in the field …
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
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At times, it is necessary to transport or store different commodities together. In such mixed …
Part 5: References
This publication lists the references used in parts 1-4 of the Postharvest Handling and Cooling …
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Part 3: Handling - Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms
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