Carteret Local Food Network
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes a more resilient and equitable food system in Carteret County, North Carolina by strengthening the relationship between local farms and local consumers.
Our work is rooted in the belief that everyone in the community should know and support their local farmers and have access to healthy and sustainable food options, regardless of their income or background.
At Carteret Local Food Network, we believe in the power of community and local agriculture to create a more equitable and sustainable food system for all. We are committed to working with our partners and supporters to build a stronger, more resilient food system in Carteret County and beyond.
On our webpage, you will find more information about our mission, our programs, and how you can get involved in our efforts to create a more equitable and sustainable food and farming system.
Crop Mobs
Farmers often need a lot of extra help and luckily there are helpers in our community.
We host CROP MOBS to bring these groups together
on the 3rd or 4th Sunday of the month as needed.
We need volunteers to weed, plant, harvest, turn compost piles,
lay plastic & fill sand bags, along with other farm chores.
Sign up and bring a friend!
Bring a reusable water bottle, gloves, hat, sunscreen, assorted farm tools (with your name!).
We provide water, snacks, applause!
no experience needed, on-the-job training!
Honey For Sale
We have a number of beekeepers in Carteret County.
Honey availability will vary throughout the year.
Bight Bees, Gloucester
Kathleen & Michael Gielink
Promise Land Honey, Morehead City
Jeff & Kelly Toms
Two Bees Farm, Newport
Tanya & Travis Watson
Also Garner Farms and Willis Farm have their own hives and honey.
Commercial beekeepers Scott & Julie Taylor of Triple S Bees sell their honey at Friendly Market and Ace Hardware in Swansboro.
Other local beekeepers may be found at https://crystalcoastkeeper.wixsite.com/crystalcoastbees/honey-for-sale
Be Aware! Local honey usually sells for $1.00 per ounce!
This is an important farm product and expensive to produce.
Please don't be fooled at the grocery store with cheap imitations made from some sugar (sucrose or fructose usually)
and labeled deceitfully.
These are still sweet but made without bees or pollen.
Also please realize that real honey can crystallize, just wait for it to reliquify by putting jar in a bowl of hot water.
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Strengthening
community relationships
Our mission is to strengthen the relationship between local farmers and local consumers in Carteret County, NC.