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Local Governments See Health, Economic Benefits of Local Foods

WEBThe adage "health is wealth" is proving true for a host of North Carolina cities and counties. As the costs of treating nutrition-related diseases like obesity rise (estimated to be $147 …

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The Science of Soil Health: Cover Crops and Moisture (2014)

WEBThe Science of Soil Health: Cover Crops and Moisture (2014) No cropping system is drought proof, but there are things that farmers can do to mitigate the effects of a dry …

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Impacts of Racism in the Food System

WEBImpacts of Racism in the Food System Rates of food insecurity are substantially higher for Black- (22.5%) and Hispanic-headed (18.5%) households than for White-headed …

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CEFS Farm to Fork: WIT

WEBPublic Health & Food Access Disparities . Highlights from the SUMMIT, Day One, May 11th: • Considerable discussion about the need to be inclusive as we address the issue …

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HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)

WEBHACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a written food safety system that uses a preventative approach that controls for biological, physical, and chemical hazards …

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Presentation: Visioning for Healthy Eating (Dan River Health Summit)

WEBPresentation to the Dan River Health Collaborative This session was presented to the Dan River Health Collaborative Annual Health Summit in conjunction with Ann Meletzke …

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Local Food System Stakeholders for Community Engagement

WEBThis document was prepared by Joanna Massey Lelekacs with the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (www.ncnewfarmers.org) as a resource through the

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Learning Burst: Cultivating Social and Emotional Health in Farm to …

WEBLearning Burst: Cultivating Social and Emotional Health in Farm to ECE Resources for Teachers and Providers Discover why the world of flittering, fluttering, buzzing, and …

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Pastured Pork Production – Welfare, Health and Biosecurity

WEBPastured Pork Production - Welfare, Health and Biosecurity Teaching Tools for Beginning Farmers Powerpoint presentation Video transcript Niche Meat Teaching Resources

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Research-based support for local food systems

WEBSupporters of Local Food Systems (LFS) often draw on a standard list of benefits which are assumed to accrue to such systems. The benefits range from reductions in carbon …

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Insect Management on Organic Farms

WEBThe use of insect pathogens to manage pests is called microbial control. Biological control using insect natural enemies. Farmers can manage their fields to provide habitats for …

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Weed Management on Organic Farms

WEBfarmers struggling to develop effective and economical weed management practices are not alone. Farmers rank weeds as the number one barrier to organic production (Walz, …

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Introduction to High Tunnels

WEBWhat is a high tunnel? •Frame structure with plastic covering. •Unheated. •Portable heaters are sometimes used. •Passive Ventilation. •Roll up sides, end walls, vents. •Single layer …

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Pastureland Ecology 2023- Principles of Soil Health

WEBWatch the presentation by Steve Woodruff "Principles of Soil Health" as part of the Pastureland Ecology Webinar Series 2023 offered by Amazing Grazing. In this webinar, …

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Soil Quality Considerations for Organic Farmers

WEBThe terms soil quality and soil health are often used interchangeably to describe the soil’s ability to support crop growth without becoming degraded or otherwise harming the …

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Events for May 2024 – Center for Environmental Farming Systems

WEB***Unfortunately, due to the forecast for inclement weather, this event has been cancelled at this time. We will announce a new date if it is able to be rescheduled.*** Learn about the …

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