The Swain County Center Local Foods contact is Christy Bredenkamp.
Local Foods
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Learn More Using the Resources Below
County Extension Programs
- Smoky Mountain Beekeepers Association
- Swain and Jackson County Master Gardener Program
- Swain County Extension Staff and Programs Brochure
- Swain County Farmers Market
Extension Programs at NC State University
Information Portals
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- NC Local Food -- a Flagship Program for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Key Local Food Topics
- Local Food System Supply Chain
- NC Organizations and State Partners
- Nutrition and Health
- Strong Communities
- Youth, Families and Communities
Newsletters
- Cattle, Community Development, Conservation, & Conditioning Newsletter
- Moving in the Mountains Newsletter
Publications, Information, and News
- Backyard Flocks and Eggs (from poultry.ces.ncsu.edu)
- Extension Publications on Local Foods
- From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
Resources
Recent Publications related to Local Foods
4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting
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Vegetable Gardening: A Beginner's Guide
This publication provides information about planning and maintaining a home vegetable garden. Topics include site …
Blueberry Production for Local Sales and Small Pick-Your-Own Operators
Blueberries are a native North American fruit, and North Carolina is one of the largest …
Suggestions for Establishing a Blueberry Planting in Western North Carolina
Blueberry production in Western North Carolina differs from the main commercial production areas in the …
How to Create a Container Garden for Edibles in the North Carolina Piedmont
In this publication you will find ideas to get you started growing your own edibles. …
Container Garden Planting Calendar for Edibles in the Piedmont
This publication offers a guide to growing edible plants year-round in containers. Includes planting and …
Building Local Food Economies: A Guide for Governments
This publication serves as a guide on building local food economies for planners, economic developers, …
21. Youth, Community, and Therapeutic Gardening
This Youth, Community, and Therapeutic Gardening Chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook helps volunteers understand …