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6496 people
and 853 businesses
spent $38,448,187 locally
Since July 2010.
Help us build North Carolina's local food economy by joining the campaign and encouraging your family, friends and neighbors to do the same.
News & Happenings
NC 10% Campaign Reaches $25 Million in Local Food Purchases
October 12, 2012 Press Release from the Center for Environmental Farming Systems
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Girl Scout Documentary Featuring the NC 10% Campaign
YouTube video on buying local food by Girl Scout Troop 514
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"Lowes Foods Reports Spring/Summer Local Produce Purchases are Over 20%"
September 10, 2012 Press Release from Lowes Foods
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"Cooperative Extension, others in McDowell producing food locally"
August 20, 2012 article by Mike Conley, The McDowell News
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Latest News
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Quick Links
- Center For Environmental Farming Systems
- North Carolina Food Advisory Council
- Statewide Action Guide for Building a Local Food Economy in NC
- Buy through a Community-Supported Agriculture Program
- Find Local Foods by Picking Your Own Produce
- Find Local Foods in Grocery Stores and Co-ops
- Find Local Foods through Food Buying Clubs
- From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
- Home Food Preservation - NCSU Dept. of 4-H/Family and Consumer Sciences
- Shop at Farmers' Markets, Tailgate Markets and Roadside Stands
- Small Flock Management Resources
- Start a community garden
- Start a meat-buying club
- Start a workplace CSA
- The Produce Lady - Video tips on preparing local foods
- Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
- Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
- Feast Downeast - Bringing Local Farmers to Market
- Food Routes
- Foothills Fresh
- Local Harvest
- N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services' Farm Fresh
- NC MarketReady
- The 10% Campaign - Building North Carolina's Local Food Economy
- N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
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