N.C. MarketReady

for agents and growers

Farmers Markets

Farmers markets are increasing in number throughout North Carolina, currently surpassing 130 unique markets. Consumers enjoy the opportunity to buy fresh, locally grown products directly from the farmers. Farmers markets support the local economy and encourage healthier meals that feature fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition to produce, many markets offer a wide variety of agricultural products including meat, honey, cut flowers, soaps, nursery plants, eggs, artisan cheese, baked goods and more.

Acidified Foods Processing and Packaging: Better Process Control School

February 10 to 12, 2010
A-B Tech Enka, Candler, NC
February 24 to 26, 2010
Currituck Cooperative Extension Center in Barco, N.C.
May 26 to 28, 2010
Raleigh, NC

Anyone wanting to make and sell acidified foods (pickles, acidified peppers, salsa, etc.) must attend an acidified foods school. The N.C. State University Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences conducts these schools every year, usually in several locations across the state. The cost is $300 for lunches, refreshments and manuals. Certification requires attendance at all sessions and passing exams after each session.

Details and registration information can be found at
http://www.ncsu.edu/foodscience/workshops_training.htm

For more information, contact Lisa Gordon at 919-515-2956 or lisa_gordon@ncsu.edu

N.C. Research Campus Farmers Market

The N.C. Research Campus Farmers Market, in its third year, opened on Thursday, May 20, 2010. The market, located at the corner of West B St. and Main St. in downtown Kannapolis, will run through September 30. Hosted by N.C. State University at the N.C. Research Campus and N.C. Cooperative Extension, the N.C. Research Campus Farmers Market operates Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m.

View the N.C. Research Campus Farmers Market 2010 Schedule of Events