Here’s How It Works
Join us in support of North Carolina's farmers, businesses and communities.
- Pledge to spend 10 percent of your existing food dollars locally
- We’ll email you with a few simple questions each week
- We’ll track your progress, and you’ll see our progress statewide
Watch Us Grow
1026 people
and 95 businesses
spent $209,319 locally
updated weekly
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
From The Pilot: "Food" section
Section of "Pilot Light: Transportation Plan Top of Next Forum," by Florence Gilkeson
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From dBusinessNews: "University Dining Joins Statewide 10 Percent Campaign"
August 24, 2010 article
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From BlueRidgeNow.com: "Buying food locally good for environment, economy"
August 16, 2010 article by Alexis Baker
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Quick Links
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 on the Southeast
- 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
Publications, Information, and News
Resources
State and Regional Partners
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