Sanford Farmers' Market at the McSwain Center
The Sanford Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. at the McSwain Center, 2420 …
Local Foods
The Lee County Center Local Foods contacts are Minda Daughtry, Alyssa Anderson.
Join Sandhills Farm to Table!
Enjoy boxes of fresh, delicious produce picked at peak ripeness from Sandhills Farms for your table. Deliveries are from …
Eat Local This Fall
You have heard a lot in the news lately about eating local and supporting local agriculture. Many books, papers …
Pick Your Own
It’s that time of year again…..time for farm fresh, locally grown produce and within a couple of weeks, our …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
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
Lee County Farm Bureau Auditorium
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
Resources
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Western North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs
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Central North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs
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The North Carolina Winegrape Grower’s Guide
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