Local Food

Carolina Farm Stewardship Association

March 30, 2020 By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Who: The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) is a farmer-driven, membership-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps people in the Carolinas grow and eat local, organic food by advocating for fair farm and food policies, building systems that family farms need to thrive, and educating communities about local, organic agriculture. Where: North Carolina Why: Carolina Farm Stewardship Association […]

Carolina Farm Stewardship Association

March 30, 2020 · by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Who: The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) is a farmer-driven, membership-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps people in the Carolinas grow and eat local, organic food by advocating for fair farm and food policies, building systems that family farms need to thrive, and educating communities about local, organic agriculture. Where: North Carolina Why: Carolina Farm Stewardship Association […]

Guide to Starting a Community Garden

January 9, 2019 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Who: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County What: Are you interested in starting a community garden but don’t know where to start? Do you have questions about what you need, who you need, and how to bring it all together? In this guide, created specifically for faith communities, you will find the answers to these questions […]

Guide to Starting a Community Garden

January 9, 2019 · by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Who: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County What: Are you interested in starting a community garden but don’t know where to start? Do you have questions about what you need, who you need, and how to bring it all together? In this guide, created specifically for faith communities, you will find the answers to these questions […]

Food Corps

January 9, 2019 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

NC 4H and the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) at North Carolina State University co-host NC FoodCorps in their shared mission of supporting future food system leaders and developing sustainable, fair, local food systems. Who: In the state, FoodCorps partners with county Cooperative Extension agencies, non-profit organizations, and school nutrition services to tap the […]

Food Corps

January 9, 2019 · by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

NC 4H and the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) at North Carolina State University co-host NC FoodCorps in their shared mission of supporting future food system leaders and developing sustainable, fair, local food systems. Who: In the state, FoodCorps partners with county Cooperative Extension agencies, non-profit organizations, and school nutrition services to tap the […]

The Food Project

January 9, 2019 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Food from their farms is distributed through the community supported agriculture programs and farmers’ markets, and donated to local hunger relief organizations. The young people working, participate in all of these distribution streams, giving them valuable job experiences and a personal connection to our food system and issues of food justice. Who: Each year The […]

The Food Project

January 9, 2019 · by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Food from their farms is distributed through the community supported agriculture programs and farmers’ markets, and donated to local hunger relief organizations. The young people working, participate in all of these distribution streams, giving them valuable job experiences and a personal connection to our food system and issues of food justice. Who: Each year The […]

Come to the Table

January 9, 2019 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The Come to the Table project works with people of faith to relieve hunger and sustain local agriculture. The project’s leaders include farmers, farm workers, food pantry directors, community gardeners, ministers, public employees and lay leaders. Who Come to the Table is a project of the Rural Life Committee of the North Carolina Council of Churches and The […]

Come to the Table

January 9, 2019 · by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The Come to the Table project works with people of faith to relieve hunger and sustain local agriculture. The project’s leaders include farmers, farm workers, food pantry directors, community gardeners, ministers, public employees and lay leaders. Who Come to the Table is a project of the Rural Life Committee of the North Carolina Council of Churches and The […]

North Carolina Cooperative Extension

January 9, 2019 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Description “Making healthy choices isn’t always easy. North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s educators help people sort fact from fad, providing research-based programs that promote a lifetime of good health. Programs cover a broad spectrum, from pesticide safety to indoor air quality, from childhood nutrition and physical activity to heart-healthy eating and food safety.” Who The NC […]

North Carolina Cooperative Extension

January 9, 2019 · by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Description “Making healthy choices isn’t always easy. North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s educators help people sort fact from fad, providing research-based programs that promote a lifetime of good health. Programs cover a broad spectrum, from pesticide safety to indoor air quality, from childhood nutrition and physical activity to heart-healthy eating and food safety.” Who The NC […]

Guide to Starting a Community Garden

January 9, 2019 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Are you interested in starting a community garden but don’t know where to start? Do you have questions about what you need, who you need, and how to bring it all together? In this guide, created specifically for faith communities, you will find the answers to these questions and more. Many thanks to Megan Gregory […]

Guide to Starting a Community Garden

January 9, 2019 · by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Are you interested in starting a community garden but don’t know where to start? Do you have questions about what you need, who you need, and how to bring it all together? In this guide, created specifically for faith communities, you will find the answers to these questions and more. Many thanks to Megan Gregory […]

Life Around the Table

January 9, 2019 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Life Around the Table is a ministry dedicated to building up communities and increasing their capacity to eat together faithfully. We believe that God created the world to be a place where all people can have access to food that LAUGHS: food which is Local, Affordable, Uncomplicated, Good, Healthy, and Seasonal. Who Life Around the […]

Life Around the Table

January 9, 2019 · by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Life Around the Table is a ministry dedicated to building up communities and increasing their capacity to eat together faithfully. We believe that God created the world to be a place where all people can have access to food that LAUGHS: food which is Local, Affordable, Uncomplicated, Good, Healthy, and Seasonal. Who Life Around the […]