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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

2 days ago — Local Foods

Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden

Much success in growing tomatoes can be attributed to use of a few proven techniques. …

3 days ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Observing worms in a vermicompost bin.

Vermicomposting in Childcare Center Gardens

This publication is a how-to guide for starting a garden-related vermicomposting bin in a childcare …

6/19/18 — Local Foods: Childcare Center Production Gardens
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Composting in Childcare Center Gardens

This publication is a how-to guide for starting a garden-related standard compost bin in a …

6/19/18 — Local Foods: Childcare Center Production Gardens

Part 4: Mixed Loads - Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms

At times, it is necessary to transport or store different commodities together. In such mixed …

6/11/18 — Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms
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How to Sell Pastured Meat Products to Grocery Stores via Direct Store Delivery

This publication guides small- and medium-scale pastured meat producers in North Carolina through the steps …

6/11/18 — Local Foods
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How to Sell Shell Eggs into Grocery Stores Through Direct Store Delivery

This publication provides basic information for small or medium-scale North Carolina egg producers to start …

6/11/18 — Local Foods
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Kale

This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …

6/11/18 — Grow It, Eat It
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