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Catherine Elkins
Sep 16, 20223 min read
September is for Waiting
"A pop of brown and red hues are emerging here on the east coast reminding us all that there is much to do before the season wraps up....
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Rebecca Jones
Aug 19, 20223 min read
The Barnyard
Kim and Russell Nead did not set out to own an agritourism farm; they bought 6 acres of land to house their two horses. Friends and...
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Rebecca Jones
Jul 27, 20223 min read
NC Farm to School Program
Children need important nutrients to be strong and healthy as they grow and develop. The benefits of healthy eating include stable...
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Rebecca Jones
Apr 16, 20224 min read
Shenk Family Farm
As a local, family farm, the Shenk family has the opportunity to integrate the beneficial aspects of their family, farm, and community...
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Rebecca Jones
Feb 22, 20224 min read
Herbs & Skincare - Fresh Epicurean Farms
Experiencing a new culture is like entering a whole new world of sights, sounds, smells, and textures. Jeff Harlow grew up in...
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Rebecca Jones
Jan 8, 20223 min read
JW Merrell Farm
It has been said that once in your life you will need a doctor, lawyer, a policeman, and a preacher, but every day, three times a day,...
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Rebecca Jones
Nov 12, 20213 min read
The Farm at Bogue - Thanks for Coming to the Table
The Farm at Bogue is a small family farm located in Bogue, NC. They grow some of the finest fruits and vegetables, with their specialty...
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Rebecca Jones
Oct 27, 20212 min read
A Drop in the Ocean
While we try to teach our children all about life, the sea teaches us what life is all about. Oyster farming is more than water and food;...
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Rebecca Jones
Sep 12, 20213 min read
Life is A Journey, Not A Race
Steve and Libby Steadham have been on a journey for over 30 years. Their lives together have taken them from Ocracoke to Alamance County...
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Rebecca Jones
Aug 15, 20213 min read
Simpson's Farm & Nannie's Bakery
“The farmer has to be an optimist or he wouldn’t still be a farmer.” -Will Rodgers That is the beginning of the story of the Simpson Farm...
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Rebecca Jones
Jul 16, 20213 min read
Plant a Garden for Tomorrow
It has been said that faith plants the seed and love makes it grow. Robin Pitten, owner of Edgewater Gardens in Williston, began her love...
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Rebecca Jones
Jun 18, 20213 min read
On the Trail
We all have lots of beautiful memories from our childhood that make us extremely happy and shapes us into who we are today. Susan Fulcher...
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Rebecca Jones
May 20, 20213 min read
Two Bees Farm
"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." - Audrey Hepburn Tanya Watson spent her early childhood years in the garden with her great...
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Rebecca Jones
Apr 21, 20214 min read
Harlowe Custom Microgreens
Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for illness. People cannot control everything...
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Rebecca Jones
Mar 23, 20213 min read
E I E I O and On that Farm
Farmers are the backbone of our society. They are the ones who provide us all the food that we eat. It isn’t the farm that makes the...
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Catherine Elkins
Jan 19, 20211 min read
Food for Thought: How Does Soil Health Impact Yields?
— Written By Jenny Carleo Read more at: https://corn.ces.ncsu.edu/2021/01/how-does-soil-health-impact-yield/
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Catherine Elkins
Oct 15, 20201 min read
NC AgVentures Grant Opens October 15
NC AgVentures is Offering Grant Opportunities to Support Family Farms On October 15, 2020 the NC AgVentures Grant Program will begin...
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Catherine Elkins
Mar 22, 20202 min read
Now, More Than Ever
While it may seem that the world has gone crazy due to COVID-19, please know that Carteret Local Food Network stands alongside you in...
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Catherine Elkins
Feb 8, 20202 min read
Farm Appreciation Dinner 2020
Huge success! We hope everyone has as much fun as we did! The food was, of course, delicious and beautifully prepared thanks to our host...
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Catherine Elkins
Jan 14, 20201 min read
Farm Visits
Yesterday was awesome, despite the drizzling rain and mud. Catherine, Caroline, and I went to visit several local farmers and talk more...
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