Cooperative Extension Mini Course
Free program! For the first time the Catawba County office of N.C. Cooperative Extension is offering its own mini course! …
The Catawba County Center Local Foods contacts are George Place, April Vigardt.
Local Foods
2019 Market Gardener Class
Registration is now open for this hands on class for anyone wanting to sell their produce. To register please …
Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-Affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided guidance for situations under which farms may be affected by flooding …
Prepare for Food Safety During Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence is headed our way, so take time to make sure your food and beverages will be safe …
Hurricane Preparedness for Horticultural Growers and Beekeepers
Hurricane Florence is dominating news coverage this week and for good reason: it is predicted to be the strongest …
Aquaponics Workshop
Sept. 22, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the SALT Block greenhouse. This workshop is $20 but it …
Local Foods Cooking Class
In these classes, you will learn how to make the most of seasonal produce with simple, fast recipes and …
Ag Energy Workshop
September 24, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free Lunch provided by Bioenergy Research Initiative Learn how to lower your energy bill! Grants …
Register Now for Business of Agriculture Series
The Business of Agriculture Series Mondays, October 1-November 19, 2018 6 to 8 p.m. Central Carolina Community College Pittsboro Campus, Building 42, Room …
Two Pollinator Garden Tours in September!
The month of September presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Garden, Lawn & Landscape Q & A
It has been another busy season in the garden, lawn, and landscape of Catawba County. We have had some …
Start a Fall Vegetable Garden
Spring is a great time to start a vegetable garden, but did you know that July and August can …
Starting a Food Business in Catawba County
If you have wondered what is required for starting a food business, check out the “So you want to …
Farm to Fork Recipes
Check out a new resource with recipes and resources to help you make the most of foods you find …
Blueberry U-Picks Open in Catawba County
U-picks open in Catawba County Shady Oaks Farm Sun-up to Sun-down 7 days a week cash or check accepted 3457 Yount Rd., Newton …
New to Canning? Extension Can Help.
Canning involves placing food in jars and heating them to a temperature that is high enough to inactivate enzymes …
U-Pick and Farm Activities 2018 Guide
Looking for summer family activities? Many local farms offer U-Pick opportunities and farm stands as well as farm tours, …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Catawba County Local Food
- Community Supported Agriculture
- Conover Farmer's Market
- Downtown Hickory Farmers Market
- Eat Drink and Be Local
- Farmers Markets in Catawba County
- Public Health Farmer's Market
- Starting a Food Business in Catawba County
Information Portals
- 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
- Buy through a Community-Supported Agriculture Program
- Extending Shelf Life of Fresh Produce at Home
- Find Local Foods in Grocery Stores and Co-ops
- Find Local Foods through Food Buying Clubs
- 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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