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 …
Local Foods
The Wayne County Center Local Foods contact is Jessica Strickland.
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 …
Collards Are in Season, Just in Time for Holiday Meals!
For many people in our area, the first fall frost of the season usually means that it is time …
It's Pecan Harvest Time!
It won’t be long before we will be planning our holiday meals. No matter how you pronounce the word …
Two Is Better Than One...Especially When It Comes to Canning Lids
The current difficulty in some areas of the U.S. of obtaining needed canning supplies is causing a lot of …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
Food Safety Concerns With Power Outages and Floodwater From a Storm
Tropical storms, floods, and other natural disasters can cause power outages and floodwater can bring dangerous compounds into your …
Tropical Storm Isaias Food Safety
With current predictions of Tropical Storm Isaias possibly making landfall in North Carolina, there are steps you can take to …
Peak Watermelon Season Is Here
Nothing says summer like watermelons. Watermelons are often a must at our summer cookouts and are a wonderful treat …
It Is the Season for Tomatoes
Many of us know there’s nothing better than a fresh tomato sandwich on a hot, summer day. Tomatoes are …
Peaches Are Now in Season
Peaches are in season around Wayne County! Sweet, juicy peaches in North Carolina are a symbol of summertime! North …
Sweet Corn Will Soon Be in Season
One of the highlights of summer is enjoying fresh corn on the cob. Sweet corn is a popular vegetable …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
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
- 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
Resources
Recent Publications related to Local Foods
Western North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs
In western North Carolina, almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be successfully grown …
4/14/21
Central North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs
In central North Carolina almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be grown successfully …
4/14/21
Shellfish Leases and Harvest Closures Along the North Carolina Coast
This publication discusses the practice of leasing estuarine waters on the North Carolina coast for …
4/13/21
Overview of NC State Finished Beef Production Guidelines
This publication is an introduction to the three production protocol guidelines developed by North Carolina …
NC State Local Grass-Fed Beef Production Guidelines
This publication provides production protocol guidelines developed by North Carolina State University and Amazing Grazing …
NC State Local Pasture-Raised and Pasture-Finished Beef Production Guidelines
This publication provides production protocol guidelines developed by North Carolina State University and Amazing Grazing …
NC State Local Finished Beef Production Guidelines
This publication provides production protocol guidelines developed by North Carolina State University and Amazing Grazing …
Cultivating Local Foods Consumers: Using Agritourism to Promote Local Foods
This publication shares the result of a survey study that aims to discover whether visiting …
3/29/21