Learn How to Cook Smart With Fresh Herbs
Do you love the smell of fresh herbs, but unsure about how to include the taste of them in …
The Gaston County Center Local Foods contact is Lara Worden.
Local Foods
Extension Master Food Volunteer Program - 2020 Applications Now Available
Have a passion for food, nutrition, and wellness? Enjoy helping others? If yes, then learn more about our new Extension …
2019 Home Canning Workshops
From local spring strawberries to summer green beans, now is the time to learn the basics of home canning. The …
NC Farm School Graduates 12th Class
NC Farm School Graduated its 12th Class NC Farm School and the North Carolina Tobacco Trust are proud to present …
ECA Demos Seasonal Recipes at Gastonia Farmers Market
Members of Gaston Co. Extension & Community Association (ECA) are providing a taste of local foods on the third …
Gaston County Local Farmers Markets
Listed below are local farmers markets available throughout Gaston County as of April 11, 2018: Cherryville Farmers Market 220 East Main …
Spring Into Local Strawberries
Looking to add more “superfoods” to your plate? If so, you don’t have to search far. Just take a …
Local Honey
We take so much of our food supply for granted. One example that comes to mind is honey. Have …
Eggplant
Last week Cooperative Extension conducted its first “Cooking with Seasonal Foods” program, where participants prepared a variety of fresh …
Gaston County Local Food Resources
Foothills Fresh Foothills Sustainable Agriculture News Cramerton Farmers’ Market Belmont Farmers’ Market Gastonia Farmers’ Market Mount Holly Farmer …
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
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In this publication you will find ideas to get you started growing your own edibles. …
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