North Carolina Resources & Publications
Case Studies & Feasibility Analysis
Synopsis of the North Carolina Farm to School Programby NCDA February 2006
The Farm-to-School Program is getting fresh locally grown produce from the farmers directly to the schools. This program was formed through a partnership with the Markets and Food Distribution Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and the Department of Defense.
GROWING LOCAL: Expanding the Western North Carolina Food and Farm Economy
by Laura D. Kirby, Charlie Jackson, and Allison Perrett September 2007
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project released the results of a multi-year feasibility study that looks at the potential for increasing local consumption of Western North Carolina- grown food and farm products.
Buying & Selling Local Foods
North Carolina Farm Freshby North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
North Carolina Farm Fresh: North Carolina Farm Fresh is a directory of pick-your-own farms, roadside farm markets, and farmers markets throughout North Carolina. It is designed to help consumers find the freshest locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project Website
by Appalalachian Sustainable Agricultural Project
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) is a non-profit organization that supports farmers and rural communities in the mountains of western North Carolina and the southern Appalachians by providing education, mentoring, promotion, web resources, and community and policy development. Our mission is to create and expand regional community-based and integrated food systems that are locally owned and controlled, environmentally sound, economically viable and health-promoting. Our vision is a future food system throughout the mountains of North Carolina and the southern Appalachians that provides a safe and nutritious food supply for all segments of society; that is produced, marketed and distributed in a manner that enhances human and environmental health; and that adds economic and social value to rural and urban communities.