The Bees of North Carolina
Congratulations to Dr. Elsa Youngsteadt & Hannah Levenson for this excellent new book, available as a hardcopy for purchase …
Local Foods
The Wilkes County Center Local Foods contact is Courtney Tevepaugh.
NC AgVentures Grant Program application workshop - December 4, 2019
NC AgVentures is an Extension program that provides grants to NC independent family farms (agriculture-dependent families) for new and …
Eat Local for Thanksgiving!
Here in North Carolina and Wilkes County, our farmers grow delicious foods that are a perfect addition to your …
NC Farm School 2020- an opportunity not to be missed
NC Farm School is an in-depth training for any farmer interested in exploring which farm enterprises best suit their …
Silvopastures Workshop 2019 - Save the Date (July 25, 2019)
Save-the-date, SILVOPASTURES Field Day, July 25, 2019. Registration will be limited to 60 participants. Details for registration, including a …
Visit NC Farms App
The Visit NC Farms App has launched in Wilkes County. Participating assets are: Blake Farms, Call Family Distillers, Copper …
Training in Forages for Extension Agents and Research Station Personnel (Morning Session), Feb. 13, 2019
Forage Recovery Plan 2019 A wet fall 2018 not only delayed, and in some cases completely prevented, timely fall-plantings of …
NC Peach Growers' Society Annual Meeting Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Join us for the 2019 Annual Meeting! The agenda will also feature a “Buyer Panel”, with representatives from various …
2018 Hay Show Results at NC State Fair
Congratulations to the NC farmers and farms who placed top in the 2018 Hay Show at the NC State …
American Community Gardening Association Annual Conference Sept 13-16 2018 Atlanta
Excellent Workshops Outstanding Tours Wonderful Networking Join us! Registration is $200 A Pre-Conference Workshop with The Cornell University Lab of Ornithology “Building Meaningful Collaborations” Friday …
Dr. Mike Parker, NCSU Fruit Tree Specialist, Seriously Injured in Equipment Accident
Dr. Mike Parker was seriously injured Wednesday when the lift in which he was pruning pecans toppled over. He …
Just & Equitable Food System
The Come to the Table program presents its Equity at the Table Speaker Series, featuring a unique and diverse roster of …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Contribute Expertise, Experience, Talent and Time to the Extension Gardener Handbook Project
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers shouldered the lion’s share of hours on The North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook project over the …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Peach Orchard Frost Protection and Weed Management
A workshop on peach orchard frost protection and weed management will be held Wednesday, August 16, at the Candor …
2017 Summer Edition of Extension Gardener Newsletter Is Now Available
Get your free copy! Statewide information on: Outsmart the weeds Ninebark Okra offers taste and beauty The forest in your yard NC Extension Gardener Handbook As …
Presentations From the NC Peach Growers' Society Annual Meeting
If you missed the NCPGS annual meeting, you can still access the wealth of information presented there. Click here …
Peach Grower Society Annual Meeting January 24, 2017
Join the NC Peach Growers Society for their annual meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. The meeting will be …
NCPGS Offers Sponsorship to Annual Meeting
To honor Roger Galloway, a long time county agent who passed away in November 2016, the North Carolina Peach …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview of Diane Currier, Honeygirl Meadery
Diane Currier, owner of Honeygirl Meadery, shares how a visit to Alaska motivated her to start her meadery and …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Area Farm Direct Producers
- Keeping Garden Chickens in North Carolina
- Wilkes (and Surrounding Area) Farm Direct Producers
Market Chef Recipes
- APPLE PEANUT BUTTER STACKER
- BLUBERRY RICOTTA BRUSHETTA
- CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI MUFFINS
- CORN & ZUCCHINI QUESADILLAS
- CORN AND BLACK BEAN WRAP
- EASY STRAWBERRY SALSA
- FARMERS MARKET EGGPLANT CROSTINI
- GREEK ZUCCHINI FRITTERS
- GREEN SMOOTHIE
- PEACH SALSA
- PEACH-ROSEMARY JAM
- PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL ENERGY BITES
- STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD
- SUMMER SQUASH SOUP
- SWEET POTATO AND APPLE SOUP
- TOMATO BRUSCHETTA RECIPE
- TZATZIKI SAUCE - GREEK CUCUMBER YOGURT SAUCE
- TZATZIKI WITH PITA CHIPS
- VINEGAR AND VINIAGRETTES
- WHOLE WHEAT ZUCCHINI PANCAKES
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
Resources
Recent Publications related to Local Foods
Fresh Market Tomato Production Piedmont and Coastal Plain of North Carolina
The tomato is a warm season crop. With special production practices you can produce your …
2 weeks ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden
Much success in growing tomatoes can be attributed to use of a few proven techniques. …
3 weeks ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Farm to University: Guide for Extension Agents
This guide provides information to Extension educators on Farm to University programming so farmers can …
1/6/20 — Local Foods
Creating the Perfect Blend: Community Resources Needed to Support a Sustainable Craft Beverage Industry
The growing craft beverage industry is generating tourism in Wake County. This publication discusses the …
1/6/20
Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings
Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying …
12/18/19
Part 2: Cooling - Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms
Field heat should be removed from fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers as quickly as possible …
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
This publication focuses on developing fruit and vegetable production gardens in the Outdoor Learning Environment …