Why Are Tomato Seeds Sprouting Inside of My Tomato?
Have you ever sliced into a beautiful red tomato to find the seeds sprouting? When the seeds sprout, they …
The Scotland County Center Local Foods contact is Randy Wood.
Local Foods
Fall Vegetable Gardening Class
Interested in growing a fall vegetable garden? Come join us as we explore how to prepare the soil, what …
Evening Extension Gardener Short Course
2018 Evening Extension Gardener Course Class is for those interested in gardening. You can be a beginning gardener or a more …
2018 Scotland County Farm Tour
Please join us for the 2018 Scotland Grows Farm Tour. The day will provide an opportunity to visit and …
Interested in Becoming a Master Gardner?
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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
Publications, Information, and News
- 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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