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The Fungi of Food, Farming and Life
The more I’ve learned about food and farming, the more I realized the importance of fungal networks. Fungi, are integral to so much of our life, environment, our food, and…
Read MoreA Word from our Food Hub Programs Coordinator
The summer season is upon us in Eastern North Carolina and with it comes our Summer CSA! CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It is a weekly subscription that allows…
Read MoreFairport Farms Wins NC 2025 Small Farmers of the Year
We’re proud to celebrate Elvin and Madeline Eaton of Fairport Farms, named the 2025 NC Small Farmers of the Year by NC A&T Cooperative Extension. From just a quarter-acre of…
Read MoreStronger Together: How Collaboration Between Food Distribution Programs is Making Food More Accessible in Southeastern N.C
Introduction Having grown up in Wilmington, N.C., I was vaguely familiar with various organizations that exist in our community that help to combat food insecurity and make food more accessible.…
Read MoreSusannah Spratt Mobile Market Manager Co-Authored Research Paper April 2025
Susannah Spratt, our Mobile Market Manager, recently co-authored a research paper titled, “Cultural And Place-Based Wisdom For Implementing ‘Food Is Medicine’ Programs In North Carolina.” It’s a great and informative…
Read MoreA Word From Our Mobile Market Manager
Spring has sprung, the days are getting warmer and longer, and Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd! Here at Feast Down East, we and our farmers take an…
Read MoreA Word From Our Food Hub Manager
As spring approaches, the world of agriculture is blossoming! Here at Feast Down East, we are excited to be kicking off our Spring CSA, celebrating our women-owned & operated farms…
Read MoreHonoring Black Voices
Dear Reader & Supporter, Thank you for taking the time to read this, and for your support however it may be. I was tasked to write the second edition of…
Read MoreA Word From Our Executive Director
Hello to 2025 Feast Down East Farm-ily, Last year was quite the impactful year for our small but mighty organization! This beautiful video that was produced by Boot Scrap this past fall…
Read MoreFeast Down East’s Farmer Scholarship 2nd Round of Winners Announced
$2,970 Awarded to Local Beginner, Minority & Veteran Farmers for Supporting Their Operation BURGAW, NC (December 18, 2023) – Feast Down East is thrilled to announce the second round of…
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