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The Halifax County Center Local Foods contact is Justin Burkhead.

Cover photo for The Basics of Beekeeping

The Basics of Beekeeping

Also referred to as Apiculture, beekeeping is the process of maintaining bee colonies in structures known as hives, for …

Cover photo for April Beekeepers' Meeting!

April Beekeepers' Meeting!

The Halifax & Northampton Counties’ Beekeepers’ Association looks forward to seeing you at our monthly meeting! We will meet …

Cover photo for Pop Up Farmers Market in Enfield!

Pop Up Farmers Market in Enfield!

Are you ready? Are you excited? It’s that time of year again! Farmers Market time! In collaboration with Partnerships to Improve …

March Beekeepers' Meeting

The Halifax & Northampton Counties Beekeepers’ Association looks forward to seeing you at our March meeting, taking place Tuesday …

Cover photo for Event Update: Annual Beekeeping Kickoff!

Event Update: Annual Beekeeping Kickoff!

The Halifax & Northampton Counties Beekeepers’ Association will be hosting our annual Introduction to Beekeeping event on Tuesday, February …

Cover photo for 2022 Master Gardener Volunteer Class

2022 Master Gardener Volunteer Class

With 2022 approaching quickly, we will soon begin interviews for Extension Master Gardener Volunteer candidates. The Master Gardener Volunteer training …

Recent Publications related to Local Foods

Garden Harvest Tracking Sheet

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and provides a …

2/19/25

Tracking the Harvest: Measurement Guide for Counting or Weighing Vegetables

This measurement guide is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives …

2/19/25
Ripe and unripe fruit growing on a fig tree.

Growing Fruit Trees in Childcare Center Gardens

Early childhood educators can easily engage children in growing, harvesting, and preparing tree fruits that …

A bunch of ripe, purple muscadine grapes on the vine.

Growing Muscadines in Childcare Center Gardens

While children are having fun growing, harvesting, and eating delicious, nutritious, fresh fruits and vegetables …

Clusters of ripening blueberries on the bush.

Growing Blueberries in Childcare Center Gardens

In addition to their delicious fruit, blueberries also provide year-round interest in the garden. Bell-shaped …

Bermudagrass rhizome with a ruler for scale.

Managing Weeds in Childcare Center Gardens

This publication focuses on managing weeds in the Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE) of childcare centers. …

A ripe strawberry on the vine.

Growing Strawberries in Childcare Center Gardens

Strawberries are the perfect fruit for early childcare centers. Their life cycle is short (planted …

Strawberry flowers and fruit.

Easy Fruits to Grow at Childcare Center Gardens

This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, fruits suitable for childcare center gardening. It provides information …