Empowering Mountain Food Systems Listening Sessions
We want to hear from you! Please join NC State Extension and The Empowering Mountain Food Systems program for …
Local Foods
The Cherokee County Center Local Foods contact is Keith Wood.
Tomato Diseases
Most gardeners and farmers in the mountains have problems with tomato diseases. High humidity, foggy mornings, and 60+ inches …
Wild Edible Plants in the Garden Landscape
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Cherokee County office is offering a webinar on finding and identifying wild foods in …
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 …
Agriculture-Only Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) From SBA
The EIDL grant program opened an “agriculture-only” window… previously these programs have been depleted before many farms can get …
Beginner Farmer Online Series
Extension agents always have clients ask them, “I have some land that I want to do something with. Tell …
Turkey Talking 101
When Benjamin Franklin suggested the wild turkey as our national bird, he obviously noticed its fascinating characteristics and appeal. …
Small Fruit and Tree Fruit Webinar
A webinar workshop on small fruit and tree fruit care on May 6, 2020, from 2-5 p.m. Craig Mauney, …
Small Ruminant Webinar
We are holding a Small Ruminant program from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020. The Program will be …
Coffee & Conversation Testing the Soil for Success
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Clay County Center has planned a program entitled “Clay County Coffee & Conversation Testing the Soil …
Coffee and Conversation (Vegetable Gardening)
Starting in April, we will offer a new online series titled Coffee and Conservation vegetable garden series. These sessions …
Request for PPE to USDA
USDA Collecting Information on Personal Protective Equipment Needs of our Farming Community The USDA is collecting information on growers ability …
Small Business Assistance Including Farms
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans The program would provide cash-flow assistance through 100 percent federally guaranteed loans to employers who …
Resources for Farmers COVID 19 (Updated Daily)
Every sector of the area has been affected by the COVID 19 including farmers. Here are some resources to …
$5,000 Grants for Young & Beginning Farmers & Ranchers!
The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) is launching a new grant program to help young and beginning farmers …
4-H Plant Sale Starts in February!
Cherokee County 4-H is once again conducting its annual plant and fruit tree sale. All proceeds will go to …
How to Make Money on the Farm
The EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems Program, an NC State Extension project, and the Haywood County Small Business Center is …
Internet Connectivity Survey for NC Farmers
The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting a five-minute survey to gather …
New Registration System For Cherokee County Center Courses
“Can I pay by credit card?” That is a question we frequently hear at N.C. Cooperative Extension in Cherokee …
Learn How To Take Care Of Your Woodland
Join other woodland landowners through out the region to learn about how you can take better care of your …
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
- Backyard Flocks and Eggs (from poultry.ces.ncsu.edu)
- 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
Vermicomposting in Childcare Center Gardens
This publication is a how-to guide for starting a garden-related vermicomposting bin in a childcare …
2 weeks ago — Local Foods: Childcare Center Production Gardens
Composting in Childcare Center Gardens
This publication is a how-to guide for starting a garden-related standard compost bin in a …
2 weeks ago — Local Foods: Childcare Center Production Gardens
Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
2 weeks ago — Local Foods: Childcare Center Production Gardens
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
2 weeks ago — Local Foods: Childcare Center Production Gardens
Organic Sweet Corn Production
Many organic vegetable farmers are interested in producing sweet corn. Organic sweet corn can be …
4/24/20 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Cultivation of Ramps (Allium tricoccum and A. burdickii)
Ramps, also known as wild leeks, are native to the eastern North American mountains. They …
4/17/20 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Synthetic Auxins
This factsheet describes the symptoms of a synthetic auxin (SA) herbicide injury.
4/15/20 — Herbicide Injury Factsheets
Asparagus
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
3/27/20 — Grow It, Eat It