Watermelon Week at Farm Credit Farmers Market: August 5-7
Nothing says summer like watermelons. Watermelons are often a must at our summer cookouts and are a wonderful treat …
Local Foods
The Wayne County Center Local Foods contact is Jessica Strickland.
Tomato Week at Farm Credit Farmers Market July 22-24
Many of us know there’s nothing better than a fresh tomato sandwich on a hot, summer day. Tomatoes are …
Cucumber Week at Farm Credit Farmers Market July 15-17th
Cucumbers are now in season around Wayne County! Many of us look forward to cool, crisp, fresh cucumbers during …
Peach Week at the Farm Credit Farmers Market From July 8-10
Sweet, juicy peaches in North Carolina are a symbol of summertime! North Carolina’s peach industry is unique in that …
Sweet Corn Season at the Farm Credit Farmers Market
One of the highlights of summer is enjoying fresh corn on the cob. Sweet corn is a popular vegetable …
Pollinator Day at the Farm Credit Farmers Market on June 19
There are many insects and birds we depend on as pollinators in our environment. Honey bees are one well-known …
Blueberry Season at the Farm Credit Farmers Market
It is the start of blueberry season with fresh, tasty berries starting to be available in Eastern North Carolina. …
Voluntary Agricultural Districts: The Conservation Agreement Requirement Explained
Questions from landowners and county farmland preservation boards often emerge about the requirement of a conservation agreement for enrollment …
Kale and Egg Cheese Bites
Did you know as a nutrient-dense, low-calorie food, kale makes an excellent addition to a weight loss diet. Follow …
Voluntary Ag Districts: Proposed Legislation Refines Implementation and Professional Responsibility
Legislation has been introduced to the NC General Assembly to refine Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) administration as part of …
Farmland Preservation: VAD Virtual Training Scheduled for June 9
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ farmland preservation team and the State-wide Voluntary Agricultural District Working Group …
It’s Strawberry Season in Wayne County!
Strawberries are in season now around Wayne County! Local growers have been busy harvesting and selling strawberries. North Carolina is …
Kale Salad With Honey Lemon Dressing
Did you know that Kale is one of the best sources of vitamin K which is critical for blood …
Farm Credit Farmers Market Opens April 22!
The Farm Credit Farmers Market opens for the 2021 season on April 22. Spring and summer hours: Thursdays and Fridays from …
Utility Easements: Recent Case Considers Aesthetic Value of Removed Trees
A recent opinion by the NC Court of Appeals addresses the value of ornamental trees and shrubs (“ornamentals”) removed …
Preparing for Winter Storms
As winter weather makes its way to North Carolina, keep food safety in mind with these tips to prepare …
Produce Safety: North Carolina's Fresh Produce Safety Task Force
[Farmlaw Editor’s note: the narrative below was written by Dr. Elena Toro Rogers, Dept. of Horticultural Science, NC State …
Specialty Crops: Dr. Daniel Tregeagle Provides Analysis on Caneberry Marketing Risk
[Farmlaw Editor’s Note: The article below is not a legal article per se, it nonetheless provides information useful to …
Swine Nuisance: Branan Discusses Recent 4th Circuit Opinion in McKiver v. Murphy Brown
In November, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, VA released the long-awaited opinion in the right to …
Farm Policy: AALA Panel Discusses Farming’s Future Under the 117th Congress and Biden Administration
The American Agricultural Law Association (AALA) recently hosted an online panel discussion on what lies ahead for farmers and …
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
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