Farmers Market Great Adventure!
Is your child familiar with Farmers Markets? NC Cooperative Extension invites youth ages 6 to 11 to join in …
The Currituck County Center Local Foods contacts are Cameron Lowe, Olivia Jones.
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Local Foods
Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank
Eating healthy can seem like a huge task. The thought of planning and preparing balanced meals from mostly fresh …
Gardening & Cooking With Herbs
**Class is full, please call 232-2261 to be added to waiting list ** Do you love cooking with Herbs? Would …
2018 Currituck Home, Flower, and Garden Show: Call for Vendors
The Currituck County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting the 2018 Currituck Home, Flower, and Garden Show on Saturday, …
Seed It and Eat It Culinary Camp
Is your child interested in learning to prepare food or are they curious about where food comes from? Sign …
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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
- Currituck Grown Local Foods Newsletter ~ August 2016
- Currituck Grown Local Foods Newsletter ~ July 2016
- Currituck Grown Local Foods Newsletter ~ September 2016
- Currituck Local Foods Brochure
- Extension Publications on Local Foods
- 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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