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.
Sandhills Farm to Table Returns in April
Looking for a great way to find fresh, healthy, local and delicious produce each week? Well you are in …
Join Sandhills Farm to Table!
Enjoy boxes of fresh, delicious produce picked at peak ripeness from Sandhills Farms for your table. Deliveries are from …
Farm-City Week Activities
Join city and country folk as we celebrate our annual Farm-City Week. Farm-City Week in Lee County is November …
Farmers Feed Us All
As our society becomes more urban, fewer Americans ever see the connection between the food they eat, the clothing …
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 …
Farmers Feed Us All
As our society becomes more urban, fewer Americans ever see the connection between the food they eat, the clothing …
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
- Lee County Farm Bureau Auditorium Facility Use Request Form
- Lee County Farm Bureau Auditorium Policies and Procedures
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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