From More In My Basket During hurricane season, power outages and flooding can threaten your food supply—but good storage practices can help protect it. Whether your food is fresh, frozen, or shelf-stable, where and how you store it makes a big difference during an emergency. This guide walks you through simple ways to keep your food ...| orange.ces.ncsu.edu
Exhibits at the 2024 NC Mountain State Fair. The 2025 Mountain State Fair will be here before we know it! Now is the time to start thinking about entering some of the exciting new competitions and updated categories for this upcoming fair. Visit the fair catalog to see the complete list of new competitions and updates. ...| buncombe.ces.ncsu.edu
July is not as busy as the previous few months, but it is still a very important month in the bee yard. If problems arise this month, things can go downhill very quickly. From now throughout the winter, it is important to maintain strong, healthy colonies. If a colony begins to decline during this time ...| pollinators.ces.ncsu.edu
We have all heard advice on how to save as much as possible on your food budget from family, friends and even strangers online. You may have come across advice such as plannin … Continue Reading| Orange County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Aspiring food truck owners and mobile food entrepreneurs are invited to take their business dreams to the next level at the upcoming Food Truck Boot Camp, hosted by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems (EMFS) project in collaboration with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Division of Commerce. The ...| jackson.ces.ncsu.edu
Did you know that you can cook at home with North Carolina wheat?North Carolina farmers grow the type of wheat that is best for baking cookies. If you would like to make homem … Continue Reading| Small Grains News - NC State Extension
Farm sussession and transition can seem overwhelming but is definitley doable when taken in little bites and with facilitation, if that is needed. Here are two events in NC FarmLinks network that might interest landowners and their relatives. June 25 Orange County Are you interested in planning for your property or farm’s future and the potential to protect ...| ncfarmlink.ces.ncsu.edu
Join Us for Durham’s 4th Annual World Hunger Day event! Sunday, June 8 from 3-6 p.m. at Durham Central Park. This is a day to raise awareness and honor the incredible organizations working to eliminate hunger in Durham. Strong Food Systems, Strong Community is our World Hunger Day 2025 theme. We’re bringing together all parts of our ...| durham.ces.ncsu.edu
CEFS and N.C. Cooperative Extension are happy to announce the Lunch & Learn Webinar Series for 2025.Join Melissa Bell, CEFS Field Research, Education, and Outreach Liaison … Continue Reading| Durham County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
6/20/2024 – There is a lot of discussion taking place in North Carolina and across the nation about the loss of farmland and how difficult it is for beginning farmers to get access to land to farm. The NC Farmlink program, an NC Extension program based in the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State, ...| newcropsorganics.ces.ncsu.edu
Eastern North Carolina farmers and farm families are invited to participate in the NC Farm Succession School, a full-day workshop designed to help you plan for your farms futu … Continue Reading| NC FarmLink News - NC State Extension
Tropical storms and hurricanes are unfortunate events that are sometimes experienced by people living in North Carolina. Informed decisions must be made in the days before and … Continue Reading| Tobacco Growers Information News - NC State Extension
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded a two year, $219,458 grant to North Carolina Extension/North Carolina State University and the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) to expand our online farm to school course into a Farm to School Collaborative Training Initiative (NCF2SCTI). In spite of added stress brought ...| farmtoschool.ces.ncsu.edu
The 2023 USDA Farm to School Census is coming!The USDAs Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program is conducting its fourth Farm to School Census in Fall 2023! The Census assesses t … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
In June 2021, 24 students from across North Carolina gathered together to discuss their interest in farm to school, racialjustice, environmental justice, food policy, gardens, … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
Join the state of North Carolina in celebrating Farm to School and Early Care and Education Month by crunching into a locally grown fruit or vegetable on Wednesday, October 18 … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
The new school year has officially begun for many students across North Carolina. While we are excited to see the impacts of Farm to School during the school year, we want to appreciate and highlight the significant impacts of Farm to School during the summer months. Farm to School goes beyond activities performed and meals served ...| farmtoschool.ces.ncsu.edu
With spring just around the corner, its a great time to plan and think about your school garden design. Whether starting a new garden or expanding an existing one, involving s … Continue Reading| Local Food News - NC State Extension
Buying local foods is an excellent way to engage with your community, forge new connections, and encourage healthy eating habits. Have you ever visited a farmers market and be … Continue Reading| Local Food News - NC State Extension
Farm field trips are a fantastic way to promote hands-on learning with students and local growers. Students venture out of the classroom, interact with nature, and have first- … Continue Reading| Local Food News - NC State Extension
Showcase your handmade goods and celebrate the spirit of community craftsmanship!Our Craft Expo is open to ages 3 to 93+. There is no entry fee. Register ONLINE or in person a … Continue Reading| Hyde County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
The N.C. Cooperative Extension,Beaufort County Center is offering a series of classes beginning Tuesday, February 6th titled, “What You Need To Know So You Can Grow.R … Continue Reading| Hyde County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
This Week in Farm to School Farm to school connects local agriculture, schools, and partners to benefit students, educators, farmers, families, and communities. Farm to School Newsletters are sent out weekly on Thursdays via Google Groups. If you would like to be on our email list and receive weekly newsletters, please email info@farmtoschoolcoalitionnc.org or click on subscribe. Thank ...| farmtoschool.ces.ncsu.edu