Healthy Pantry - Healthy Family
Over the course of the last week, my family and I along with the rest of the world have …
Local Foods
The Macon County Center Local Foods contact is Julie Sawyer.
Turkey Tips for the upcoming Holiday
With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, many are already making plans for cooking the turkey. So how much …
Safe Plates Food Manager Food Safety Certification Class & Exam
North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Haywood County will be offering a Safe Plates Food Manager Food Safety Certification Class …
A Holiday Gift That Shows You Care
Nothing says “I care about you” like giving a thermometer for a holiday gift. No, seriously. A few years ago, after …
2nd Shiitake Mushroom Workshop
N.C. Cooperative Extension will hold another class on “Growing Shiitake Mushrooms”. The first workshop we held, had such a …
Soup, the Ultimate One Pot Meal
When the outside temperature dips to 8 °F, I know it’s time for the ultimately easy one pot meal…. …
February Is American Heart Month!
February is American Heart Month! The focus of American Heart Month in February is on having a healthy heart! …
February Is American Heart Month!
February is American Heart Month! While some may have visions of chocolate hearts, boxes of candy, valentines and candy …
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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