Production | NC State Extension - North Carolina State University
Local food production includes growing fruits and vegetables, dairy products, eggs, and meats as well as catching fish and other seafood products. In some cases, grains and other products may be included in local food supply chains.
What Are Local Food Systems | NC State Extension
Though there is no generally agreed upon definition for ‘local’ food or ‘local food systems’ (Martinez, et al, 2010), the language of local food systems generally refers to the geographic context in which food is produced, marketed, and consumed and ...
Local Food System Supply Chain | NC State Extension
A local food supply chain represents all processes involved in the movement of local foods from the farm to the consumer, including marketing, markets, distribution, aggregation, processing, packaging, purchasing, preparation, resource recovery, and waste disposal.
Local Food | NC State Extension
The objective of the Extension Local Food Program is to facilitate the production, marketing, and consumption of food grown, caught, and raised within North Carolina. North Carolina Cooperative Extension and many organizations and stakeholders are working with our communities on development and expansion of local food systems across the state.
Urban Agriculture | NC State Extension - North Carolina State …
The objective of the Extension Local Food Program is to facilitate the production, marketing, and consumption of food grown, caught, and raised within North Carolina. North Carolina Cooperative Extension and many organizations and stakeholders are working with our communities on development and expansion of local food systems across the state.
Small Farm Boot Camp: Production Training Program
Supporting small-scale and new and beginning farmers is essential to supporting our local food system in North Carolina. According to the 2022 Ag Census, there were nearly 23,000 new and beginning farmers in North Carolina alone.
New Producers & Beginning Farmers | NC State Extension
A guide from Carolina Farm Stewardship Association for beginning and established farmers to help them understand the many federal and state laws and regulations that govern the production and sale of local foods.
Backyard Food Production | NC State Extension - North Carolina …
This page links to production information and resources for backyard gardeners and food producers. Gardening N.C. Cooperative Extension Gardening Portal Find information on fruit and vegetable production, pests, plant diseases, and more for the backyard or community gardener.
Niche Meat Production | NC State Extension - North Carolina State ...
The objective of the Extension Local Food Program is to facilitate the production, marketing, and consumption of food grown, caught, and raised within North Carolina. North Carolina Cooperative Extension and many organizations and stakeholders are working with our communities on development and expansion of local food systems across the state.
Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles
Aug 31, 2020 · This Local Food and Farms infographic helps economic developers, planners, local food advocates, and community members to understand the impact of their county and region to the overall NC agricultural economic impact.