Blueberry Pruning Workshop
Event Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Time: 1–3 p.m. Location: Prevette Family Farm, 236 Williamsburg Road Olin, NC 28660 Speakers: Craig Mauney, NC …
The Iredell County Center Local Foods contacts are Nancy Keith, Matt Lenhardt.
Local Foods
2019 NC Agritunity Conference and Trade Show
Saturday, February 9, 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Iredell County Center 444 Bristol Drive Statesville, NC 28687 Registration Opens: 8:30 a.m. Conference Hours 9 a.m. – …
Hurricane Preparation: Important Links for Families and Farms
Please click on the following Topics to learn more about Hurricane Preparations: FAMILIES and FARMERS: Prepare for Hurricane Florence With ReadyNC: …
Eat Local!
Check out the new Eat Local Iredell webpage Now go out and eat …
Great quick reference for that snake you just found!!
We have been getting a lot of calls and stop-ins about snakes. It is that time of year, and …
Iredell's 10% Campaign Webpage
Check out Iredell County’s Page on the 10% Campaign Local Foods Website!!! Farmer Profiles Extension Agent …
2018 Statesville Farmers Markets Interest Meeting
Interested in selling at a Statesville Farmer’s Market? Come to an interest meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 13th starting at …
FSMA Training Information
Want to learn about food safety regulations for your small farm? Check out the“Six Steps to Safe Food and Legal …
Marketing Workshop for Farms
Marketing Tips for Success Workshop What to learn to market your farm better? Check out this upcoming workshop in Catawba …
NC Farm Schools: Lincolnton County
The NC Farm School program offers business-planning seminars which will give you the tools to create a viable business …
Get Ready to Preserve Food at Home
Home food preservation is not difficult, but there is science behind each method. Using proper food preservation methods will …
"So You Want to Start a Food Business?"
“So You Want to Start a Food Business?” Cooperative Extension will host a workshop for persons interested in starting or …
So You Want to Start a Food Business?
Catawba County Cooperative Extension will host a workshop titled “So You Want to Start a Food Business?” The workshop …
Farm to Plate Event: Sept. 17th at 7pm
Farm to Plate Come enjoy a locally produced dinner and meet the farmers behind the meal. Nearly 100% of this …
Share the Harvest
Grow an extra row! Donate your excess fresh fruits and vegetables to local people in need! Drop off your …
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Information Portals
Iredell County Local Foods
Key Local Food Topics
- Local Food System Supply Chain
- NC Organizations and State Partners
- Nutrition and Health
- Strong Communities
- Youth, Families and Communities
Partnerships and Organizations
Publications, Information, and News
- 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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