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SUPPORT Seasonal Charts View our charts to get a glimpse at what’s in season for our local crops, and when. Be aware, however, that this schedule assumes common seasonal conditions. Extreme weather may affect crops and, in turn, your projected schedule. View Charts GAP / HAACP Info Safer, higher quality foods are one of the primary reasons that people prefer local farms. Keep up to date on standards and systems with our helpful links regarding GAP and HAACP. USDA FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES: A Self Audit for Growers and Handlers Grant Info Just like any business, farms require funds to remain operational. Look to these links for information about financial support from federal, state and local agencies. RAFI: USA Rural Advancement Foundation International NORTH CAROLINA RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. PLANTS FOR HUMAN HEALTH INSTITUTE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Know your Farmer Go to Key Initiatives: Know Your Farmer/Know Your Food. Technical Assistance Local agriculture is continuously changing and developing. Keep up on the latest farming methods to help grow and sustain your farm business. BRINGING NEW FARMER TO THE TABLE RESOURCE GUIDE FOR LIMITED RESOURCE FARMERS NATIONAL SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE INFORMATION SERVICE GROWING SMALL FARMS: Chatham County NC Cooperative Extension CAROLINA FARM STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE WORKING GROUP SAAFON: Southeastern African American Farmers Organic Network NORTH CAROLINA RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC. CENTER FOR ENVORONMENTAL FARMING SYSTEMS NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE FARM ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT NETWORK ASSOCIATION FOR FARM DIRECT MARKETING AND AGRITOURISM |
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