Showing posts with label small farm produce. Show all posts
Showing posts with label small farm produce. Show all posts
11/27/2009
10/24/2009
Will Allen Coming to Raleigh, Nov. 9
http://eatinginraleigh.wordpress.com/2009/09/24/will-allen-speaks-in-nc-nov-9/
10/14/2009
Farm Stand Just South of Kolcraft, Hwy 211
Just south of Kolcraft on 211 a farm stand is selling pumpkins, apples, winter squashes, honey (when they can get it), and later, Christmas trees.
On commission they will sell things for you if you have a bumper crop of something. Stop by and visit Miles and his brother!
On commission they will sell things for you if you have a bumper crop of something. Stop by and visit Miles and his brother!
8/13/2009
Tomato, Basil Diseases
Tomato blight in the northeast. Important now for backyard growers to understand the signs of disease in their small plots, as the outcome could affect larger volumes of food grown elsewhere.
Our wet weather here in the Piedmont sets the stage for other diseases. This from Chatham County Organic Extension agent Debbie Roos:
"Bad news for basil growers: basil downy mildew was confirmed at a NC farm this week (unfortunately right here in Chatham County). Basil downy mildew is a very new disease and this is the first confirmed case in the state. Basil growers are at high risk for this disease. I posted photos and information on Cooperative Extension’s Growing Small Farms website at http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/chatham/ag/SustAg/basildownymildew.html
Unfotunately, this can possibly affect a number of members of the Lmiaceae or mint family."
Wikipedia says this about the mints, a large and useful family:
Lamiaceae or Labiatae, also known as the mint family, is a family of plants.
The plants are frequently aromatic in all parts and include many widely used culinary herbs, such as basil, mint, rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, oregano, thyme, lavender, and perilla. Some are shrubs, trees, such as teak, or rarely vines. Many members of the family are widely cultivated, owing not only to their aromatic qualities but also their ease of cultivation: these plants are among the easiest plants to propagate by stem cuttings. Besides those grown for their edible leaves, some are grown for decorative foliage, such as coleus.
The stems are frequently square in cross section, but this is not found in all members of the family, and is sometimes found in other plant families."
So, keep an eye on your gardens, and pull out sick plants to keep the spores from spreading to the rest of your garden and beyond. Early is better than later.
Our wet weather here in the Piedmont sets the stage for other diseases. This from Chatham County Organic Extension agent Debbie Roos:
"Bad news for basil growers: basil downy mildew was confirmed at a NC farm this week (unfortunately right here in Chatham County). Basil downy mildew is a very new disease and this is the first confirmed case in the state. Basil growers are at high risk for this disease. I posted photos and information on Cooperative Extension’s Growing Small Farms website at http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/chatham/ag/SustAg/basildownymildew.html
Unfotunately, this can possibly affect a number of members of the Lmiaceae or mint family."
Wikipedia says this about the mints, a large and useful family:
Lamiaceae or Labiatae, also known as the mint family, is a family of plants.
The plants are frequently aromatic in all parts and include many widely used culinary herbs, such as basil, mint, rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, oregano, thyme, lavender, and perilla. Some are shrubs, trees, such as teak, or rarely vines. Many members of the family are widely cultivated, owing not only to their aromatic qualities but also their ease of cultivation: these plants are among the easiest plants to propagate by stem cuttings. Besides those grown for their edible leaves, some are grown for decorative foliage, such as coleus.
The stems are frequently square in cross section, but this is not found in all members of the family, and is sometimes found in other plant families."
So, keep an eye on your gardens, and pull out sick plants to keep the spores from spreading to the rest of your garden and beyond. Early is better than later.
8/10/2009
7/08/2009
6/01/2009
Join Movement to Support Sandhills Area Farmers, Jun 16
Join a New Movement to Support our Local Farmers
Want to be part of the movement to meet important community needs while supporting our local farmers? Efforts have begun to start an organization that enables households to purchase, and receive, direct deliveries of fresh produce from local farms.
We need to hear your opinions and ideas. Your suggestions and recommendations at this formative stage will greatly increase this organization’s chances at successfully meeting community needs.
Date: 6 pm Tuesday, June 16th
Where: Moore County Center (Ag Building), 707 Pinehurst Ave, Carthage
The following goals are currently under consideration:
Improve the local farm economy – preserving farmland and the rural character and lifestyle of Moore County.
Provide families with highest quality, fresh produce conveniently and reasonably priced, as well as nutritional information.
Create long-term, stable jobs for residents in need- the unemployed, underemployed, students, etc.
Increase access to fresh nutritious fruits and vegetables for low income families.
There is strong interest in local food here in Moore County. The number of Farmers’ Markets continues to expand and customer support is increasing. Our Ag Extension has a local food system person on staff and has started a working group of diverse stakeholders. Local restaurants’ purchases of local food are increasing and the Chefs have expressed interest in buying more. The items to be discussed at the meeting are intended to complement and enhance those efforts already underway.
Questions can be directed to Tim Emmert in Moore County’s office of Planning & Community Development at 947-5010.
Want to be part of the movement to meet important community needs while supporting our local farmers? Efforts have begun to start an organization that enables households to purchase, and receive, direct deliveries of fresh produce from local farms.
We need to hear your opinions and ideas. Your suggestions and recommendations at this formative stage will greatly increase this organization’s chances at successfully meeting community needs.
Date: 6 pm Tuesday, June 16th
Where: Moore County Center (Ag Building), 707 Pinehurst Ave, Carthage
The following goals are currently under consideration:
Improve the local farm economy – preserving farmland and the rural character and lifestyle of Moore County.
Provide families with highest quality, fresh produce conveniently and reasonably priced, as well as nutritional information.
Create long-term, stable jobs for residents in need- the unemployed, underemployed, students, etc.
Increase access to fresh nutritious fruits and vegetables for low income families.
There is strong interest in local food here in Moore County. The number of Farmers’ Markets continues to expand and customer support is increasing. Our Ag Extension has a local food system person on staff and has started a working group of diverse stakeholders. Local restaurants’ purchases of local food are increasing and the Chefs have expressed interest in buying more. The items to be discussed at the meeting are intended to complement and enhance those efforts already underway.
Questions can be directed to Tim Emmert in Moore County’s office of Planning & Community Development at 947-5010.
5/31/2009
Field Testers Needed in the Sandhills
In these our Sandhills, folks are needing to know more about cover-cropping. For building bio-mass and green manures, holding moisture, amending soils with nitrogen-fixers, erosion control, short-term cropping, cover-cropping is necessary. But there is much further research needed to determine the needs of our sandy soils.
That's where you come in. Farmers and gardeners wanting to use and learn more about cover-cropping can get FREE sample seed from your county's Ag. Extension office. Moore County's is in Carthage, stop by or call 947-5183.
The seeds I've gotten so far include velvet bean, sunn hemp and sesbania. Let's run some science experiments, Y'all! Maureen
That's where you come in. Farmers and gardeners wanting to use and learn more about cover-cropping can get FREE sample seed from your county's Ag. Extension office. Moore County's is in Carthage, stop by or call 947-5183.
The seeds I've gotten so far include velvet bean, sunn hemp and sesbania. Let's run some science experiments, Y'all! Maureen
3/25/2009
Farm Show and Tell, Mar. 30, Pittsboro
Monday, March 30, 2009
5:30-7:00-ish pm
CCCC Land Lab Farm “Show and Tell”
Pittsboro, NC
Rain or shine - please dress appropriately.
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension has organized a “show and tell” at the Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) Land Lab Farm from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm or so for Monday, March 30. This farm visit is for farmers of all levels and also eaters interested in learning more about our local farms.
The Land Lab is the outdoor classroom for students enrolled in the Sustainable Farming Program at CCCC. Students can take classes in a wide range of topics, including organic vegetable production, livestock management, marketing, and much more. Students can enroll in continuing education classes or work towards an associate degree in sustainable agriculture. Learn more at http://www.cccc.edu/curriculum/majors/sustainableagriculture/
Next Monday we will see the spring production in full swing at the Land Lab: peas, carrots, kale, green onions, and potatoes have all been planted. Over-wintered cover crops will be looking full and beautiful and overwintered garlic and hoophouse crops will still be in the field. Laying hens are part of the crop rotation so we will see how chickens can provide nutrients and pest management as well as additional income! Students in the organic crop production class have their own production beds with a variety of spring crops.
We hope you will be able to join us! You do not need to register for this free event; the program will begin promptly at 5:30 pm. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start on time.
The address is 764 West St., Pittsboro, NC 27312.
From the downtown traffic circle in Pittsboro, take 64 west.
Go about ½ a mile to the intersection of 64 and 87/902 at the light at Al’s Diner (on your left). Continue straight through the intersection to stay on 64. From the light, go 0.2 miles and turn right past the NAPA Auto Parts Store into the CCCC entrance. The Land Lab farm will be on your left as you approach the brick buildings. It is surrounded by an 8 foot high deer fence and hard to miss!
For more information on sustainable agriculture, visit Cooperative Extension’s Growing Small Farms website at http://www.growingsmallfarms.org.
Debbie Roos
Agricultural Extension Agent
Chatham County Center
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
919.542.8202
debbie_roos@ncsu.edu
www.growingsmallfarms.org
5:30-7:00-ish pm
CCCC Land Lab Farm “Show and Tell”
Pittsboro, NC
Rain or shine - please dress appropriately.
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension has organized a “show and tell” at the Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) Land Lab Farm from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm or so for Monday, March 30. This farm visit is for farmers of all levels and also eaters interested in learning more about our local farms.
The Land Lab is the outdoor classroom for students enrolled in the Sustainable Farming Program at CCCC. Students can take classes in a wide range of topics, including organic vegetable production, livestock management, marketing, and much more. Students can enroll in continuing education classes or work towards an associate degree in sustainable agriculture. Learn more at http://www.cccc.edu/curriculum/majors/sustainableagriculture/
Next Monday we will see the spring production in full swing at the Land Lab: peas, carrots, kale, green onions, and potatoes have all been planted. Over-wintered cover crops will be looking full and beautiful and overwintered garlic and hoophouse crops will still be in the field. Laying hens are part of the crop rotation so we will see how chickens can provide nutrients and pest management as well as additional income! Students in the organic crop production class have their own production beds with a variety of spring crops.
We hope you will be able to join us! You do not need to register for this free event; the program will begin promptly at 5:30 pm. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start on time.
The address is 764 West St., Pittsboro, NC 27312.
From the downtown traffic circle in Pittsboro, take 64 west.
Go about ½ a mile to the intersection of 64 and 87/902 at the light at Al’s Diner (on your left). Continue straight through the intersection to stay on 64. From the light, go 0.2 miles and turn right past the NAPA Auto Parts Store into the CCCC entrance. The Land Lab farm will be on your left as you approach the brick buildings. It is surrounded by an 8 foot high deer fence and hard to miss!
For more information on sustainable agriculture, visit Cooperative Extension’s Growing Small Farms website at http://www.growingsmallfarms.org.
Debbie Roos
Agricultural Extension Agent
Chatham County Center
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
919.542.8202
debbie_roos@ncsu.edu
www.growingsmallfarms.org
1/15/2009
Growing Small Farms Calendar
Check out the Growing Small Farms Calendar at http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/chatham/ag/SustAg/calendar.html
for details on these two events:
February 17: High Tunnel Workshop at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) in Goldsboro, NC
February 27-March 1, 2009: Real Food, Real Medicine Conference in Chapel Hill, NC. Sponsored by UNC FLO Foods and the NC Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
for details on these two events:
February 17: High Tunnel Workshop at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) in Goldsboro, NC
February 27-March 1, 2009: Real Food, Real Medicine Conference in Chapel Hill, NC. Sponsored by UNC FLO Foods and the NC Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
12/10/2008
11/23/2008
The Family Farm and the G D
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2008/11/22-1 [indicates that family farms, not the war effort, are what lifted us from the Great Depression.]
9/12/2008
Putting Small Acreage to Work
Are you a farmer who is looking for new income-producing opportunities? Do you have land and desire to farm? The Randolph County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension invites the public to a series of classes about Putting Small Acreage to Work. Classes addressing basic business planning, marketing, and several specific enterprises will be held on Monday nights during October and November. Topics are as follows: October 6, The Business Concept Model; October 13, Marketing the Small Farm; October 21, Growing Grapes for the Fresh Market; November 3, Aquaculture Possibilities for the Piedmont; November 10, Grains for the Small Farm; and November 17, Growing Blackberries.
Instructors will include personnel from North Carolina State University, NC Cooperative Extension, and Randolph Community College.
Classes will be held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension office at 112 W. Walker Ave., in Asheboro. The charge for attending all classes is a one-time fee of $15 per individual or $20 per couple. Alternatively, individuals can pay $5 per class. Call 336-318-6000 by October 1 to register for one or more classes. Registration fees can be sent by mail or paid at the door.
Also during this time, North Carolina State University and Cooperative Extension personnel will teach a class titled “Raising Backyard Chickens 101” at the Archdale Center of Randolph Community College, at 110 Park Drive, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. on October 27. Information taught in this class will be applicable to those who are interested in raising pastured poultry. Call 336-862-7980 for more information. There is no charge for this class.
For accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Wanda Howe at 336-318-6000, no later than five business days before the event.
Instructors will include personnel from North Carolina State University, NC Cooperative Extension, and Randolph Community College.
Classes will be held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension office at 112 W. Walker Ave., in Asheboro. The charge for attending all classes is a one-time fee of $15 per individual or $20 per couple. Alternatively, individuals can pay $5 per class. Call 336-318-6000 by October 1 to register for one or more classes. Registration fees can be sent by mail or paid at the door.
Also during this time, North Carolina State University and Cooperative Extension personnel will teach a class titled “Raising Backyard Chickens 101” at the Archdale Center of Randolph Community College, at 110 Park Drive, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. on October 27. Information taught in this class will be applicable to those who are interested in raising pastured poultry. Call 336-862-7980 for more information. There is no charge for this class.
For accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Wanda Howe at 336-318-6000, no later than five business days before the event.
8/31/2008
Family Cow
Sell the second car. Buy a family cow.
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Sustainable-Farming/2001-12-01/Ideal-Small-Farm-Cows-Dexter-Cattle.aspx
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Sustainable-Farming/2001-12-01/Ideal-Small-Farm-Cows-Dexter-Cattle.aspx
7/30/2008
Small Farms Equal Good Food
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/11/opinion/11barber.html?_r=3&pagewanted=1&oref=slogin
7/20/2008
7/11/2008
A Piece of the Farm
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/10/us/10farms.html?ei=5087&em=&en=655d2d9570e156bb&ex=1215921600&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1215774844-79Fyh53evyVBxiclHf999Q
6/29/2008
Small Farms Up by 20%
After declining for more than a century, the number of small farms has increased 20% in the past six years. Dept of Agriculture
6/09/2008
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