Sanford Farmers' Market Will Open Saturday, April 25, 2020
NEW HOURS AND LOCATION The Buggy Factory 115 Chatham Street, Sanford, NC 27330 …
Local Foods
The Lee County Center Local Foods contacts are Minda Daughtry, Alyssa Anderson.
Produce and Food Safety – What to Know Today
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease. COVID-19 is transmitted through respiratory droplet dispersal when those carrying the virus cough or …
Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources
Resources to assist you during the Coronavirus COVID-19: Website: NC State University COVID-19 Resources Description: The following resources provide best practices for preparing …
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 …
Join Sandhills Farm to Table!
Enjoy boxes of fresh, delicious produce picked at peak ripeness from Sandhills Farms for your table. Deliveries are from …
McSwain Center Policies and Procedures
The McSwain Extension Education and Agriculture Center is available. Lee County Farm Bureau Auditorium Contact us for: Policies and Procedures / Facility …
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- Youth, Families and Communities
Lee County Farm Bureau Auditorium
Publications, Information, and News
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- 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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