Local Foods / 10% Campaign UPDATE
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Local Foods
The Iredell County Center Local Foods contacts are Nancy Keith, Matt Lenhardt.
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 …
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 check …
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 …
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 …
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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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Chapter 12. Crop Prediction
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Chapter 11. Spring Frost Control
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Chapter 9. Vine Nutrition
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