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Great Article in the Feb. 10 2019 edition of the Lenoir News About NC FarmLink
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New York City Bans CBD Sales in Eateries
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The Business of Organic Production: A Webinar Series by the Small Business Center Network and N.C. Cooperative Extension
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I Loved the Energy I Felt From the Sustainable Development Class at App State Last Night
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Unique Farm Opportunity in Stanly County
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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
Local Farmer's Markets
- 2018 Bermuda Run Application
- 2018 Mocksville Grower Certification
- 2018 Mocksville Market Application
- 2018 Mocksville Market Guidelines
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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