NC State University Offers Hemp Course
North Carolina State University will offer its first Industrial Hemp course in May 2019. The course is called, “Business …
The Columbus County Center Local Foods contact is Dalton Dockery.
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Register Now for 2019 Chatham County Beekeeping School
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Two Pollinator Garden Tours in October!
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Craft Brewing: Tap Into a New Local Farm and Education Experience
Craft beer is a growing industry around the country, and North Carolina is no exception—so much so that visitNC …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
- Starting your own food business
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
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