Heavy Rains Bring Masses of Millipedes
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Local Foods
The Graham County Center Local Foods contact is Randy Collins.
Where Does My Farm Fall Under the Produce Safety Rule in 2021?
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American Community Gardening Association Annual Conference Sept 13-16 2018 Atlanta
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Collard Greens and Common Ground: a North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook
Collard Greens and Common Ground: A National Award Winning Community Food Gardening Handbook by Don Boekelheide and Lucy …
Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium IPM Guide
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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
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