Warm Up With Mexican Inspired Soup
The temperatures are starting to drop, which means lots of us are ready for soup! A delicious one to …
Local Foods
The Dare County Center Local Foods contact is Dee Furlough.
A Healthy Taste of Mexico!
Mexican food is as diverse as it is delicious, but how healthy is it? Traditional recipes are healthier than …
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15 every year in the United States, we honor the contributions of Latino and …
Part 2 - Meal Prep 101
Tips and Tricks for a Better Meal Prep Experience: It may be difficult at first and take a little more …
Meal Prep 101
Always wanted to be a meal prepper, but never got around to doing it? What supplies do you need? …
Mom's Zucchini Bread
Who has an abundance of zucchini in your garden, raise your hand? Who has an abundance of zucchini in …
Summer Corn Salad
Summer Corn Salad Ingredients 6 ears corn, husked and cleaned 3 large tomatoes, diced 1 large onion, diced ¼ cup chopped fresh basil ¼ cup …
5-Minute Healthy Peach Frozen Yogurt
Today, July 17, is National Peach Ice Cream Day! If you want to celebrate on a lighter note, try …
Clean Eating Almond Blueberry Salad
July is blueberry month! Almond Blueberry Salad is simple and can be eaten alone, as a side or a …
Preparing for a COVID-19 Outbreak
Infection numbers are currently rising. Are you prepared for an outbreak in your town, community or home? How can …
Be Prepared for Hurricane Season
We’re in hurricane season and have already had several named storms. According to experts, this perhaps will be an …
Dine With Your Dog
Our furbabies are part of the family! They are there for us when we’re happy, sad, lonely or need …
Med Instead of Meds Virtual Class Series
What if you knew how to increase your health and decrease your risk of many chronic diseases? What if …
Med Instead of Meds - Snack on Nuts and Seeds
You may have heard not to eat too many nuts and seeds because they are high in fat. While …
Med Instead of Meds - Eat More Fruit
Get in several servings of fruits per day. Choose a variety of colors for maximum nutrition. Fruits are so versatile! They …
Use Fresh Herbs to Brighten Any Dish
Spring is here, and what better way to add flavor and color to foods than with fresh herbs! You …
Farm Day Adventures - The Peanut Edition
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension Agents Dylan Lilley and Paige Lilley for an upcoming series on how crops grown in …
Is It Done Yet?
Food Safety is an issue that we often take for granted, yet unsafe food can cause sickness and even …
Avoiding Food Waste
Avoid food waste by preserving your food through freezing, dehydrating, hot water bath canning, or pressure canning. Avoiding Food …
Farm Day Adventures - The Potato Edition
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension Agents Dylan Lilley and Paige Lilley for an upcoming series on how crops grown in …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 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
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Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
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