NC 10% Campaign

Promoting locally-produced foods & the folks who grow/prepare/distribute it. Initiative of @infocefs + @NCExtension. Join the campaign today! #eatlocalNC

[Shop Local Raleigh @ShopLocRaleigh]

🍗 Giveaway 🌽 The Farm to Fork Picnic at Fearrington Village is back and we're giving away TWO tickets (a $250 value)! Head over to our Instagram to enter.

Get tickets: https://t.co/jiZ9whD3Aj

🌽 @f2fpicnicnc
🗓 June 2, 2024
⌚️ 4pm-7pm
📍 Fearrington Village

[Grounded and Growing: A CEFS Farm to Fork Series @F2FPicnicNC]

Here are our participating local beverage producers and providers! See any of your favorites? Join us to enjoy this tasty assortment of brews and beverages at the 2023 Farm to Fork Picnic on June 4th at @FearringtonNC ! Reserve tickets today: https://t.co/gl5AL550z8

[NC 10% Campaign @NC10Percent]

It's #GivingPack Day. Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) is our fund of choice for this day. @infoCEFS is creating much-needed research, outreach, and education around equitable and sustainable food and farming systems. @NCState Day of Giving https://t.co/V8Q9xMApAJ

[NC 10% Campaign @NC10Percent]

We’re celebrating 10 YEARS of the NC 10% Campaign and we need your help! If you signed up as a consumer member, even if it’s been a while, we’d love to hear from you! Complete our survey and you can enter to WIN a gift basket! Check your email or go to: https://t.co/E4SD6eARte

[NC 10% Campaign @NC10Percent]

We are working with partners across the state to explore new institutional market opportunities for local farmers, support community resilience & increase the availability of local foods for older adults in NC! TY @WarrenRecord for featuring this project. https://t.co/4ok5a6qKy7

[NC 10% Campaign @NC10Percent]

Once you find local meat in bulk on https://t.co/mC2no59hBL check out https://t.co/sXtzXD1iYk to find recipes from local chefs and food bloggers!

#EatLocalNC #MeatSuiteNC #FarmtoFreezer

[CEFS @infoCEFS]

Good news!! A recent price analysis by @NC_Choices has shown that purchasing local, pasture-raised meat in bulk saves money compared to local meat sold by the piece & is more affordable than natural and premium brand meats in some NC grocery stores! Learn more from @WRALShopper!

[NC 10% Campaign @NC10Percent]

Check out these tasty recipes featuring cuts of beef you can buy in bulk from local farmers! In partnership with @nc_choices, NC chefs, and food bloggers, we're sharing recipes this month to help you eat local and save money!

Visit https://t.co/sXtzXD1iYk to find all the recipes

[NC 10% Campaign @NC10Percent]

All month long, in partnership with @NC_Choices , NC chefs, and food bloggers, we'll be sharing #recipes featuring familiar cuts of local meats you can buy in bulk. Want to get a head start on meal planning?
Visit https://t.co/sXtzXD1iYk to find all the recipes!
#EatLocalNC

[NC 10% Campaign @NC10Percent]

Buying meat in bulk is a great way to #eatlocal & save $! Many local #farmers offer cost-saving bundles or other options for buying meat in bulk. You can find them on @NC_Choices https://t.co/mC2no59hBL!

[NC 10% Campaign @NC10Percent]

In partnership w/ @NC_Choices, chefs & food bloggers, we'll be sharing #recipes w/ familiar cuts of pork & beef + seasonal sides! From Banh Mi Porkburgers to Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps you'll be looking forward to dinnertime all month long! Find the recipes: https://t.co/sXtzXD1iYk

[NC 10% Campaign @NC10Percent]

Hard to believe that tomorrow’s the first day of August! Wondering what’s in season this coming month? Check out this easy guide (available at https://t.co/jrnTHqz598 as a downloadable PDF) and keep it handy to help you #eatlocal in August!

[NC 10% Campaign @NC10Percent]

Our Campaign Partner @Mr_Black_Cotton is about to launch a brand new website (complete with the MERCH shown in this pic) and you don’t want to miss it! Go follow them on Insta + Twitter to learn about their NC-grown cotton products and to find out when their new site goes live!

[J. Mo' @Mr_Black_Cotton]

People been asking me for these for a while, so now it's happening. Shout out to my fam at PaperCotton&ink for making it happen. It will be available on my website relaunch happening this month. #blackcotton

[NC State Extension @NCExtension]

According to @NCStateCALS student and @NC10Percent intern Grace Baucom, Extension is all about "helping people, help themselves." See why her internship experience left her feeling #inspired: https://t.co/EV8E6PzUiB

[CEFS @infoCEFS]

🍉 Fruit and veggie #farmers 🥕 Your input is needed to better understand the impact of #COVID_19 on specialty crop businesses for June and July.

Please complete this anonymous survey TODAY. It should only take about 5-8 minutes.

https://t.co/prRzro3D63

[NCDA&CS @NCAgriculture]

Watermelon is a beloved summer treat in the south. Did you know that one wedge of watermelon contains 320 mgs of Potassium? Whether you like to cut it into small pieces or eat it in giant wedges, watermelon is a sweet way to celebrate summer! #TableTalkTuesday #NCAgriculture

[CEFS @infoCEFS]

Ever wonder 'What Can Be'?

From the @NC10Percent, watch how Warren County-based nonprofit, Working Landscapes, rose up to support their local food system and economy.
https://t.co/Gy9W2u4zb7

#rural #sustainable #FoodSystems

[NC 10% Campaign @NC10Percent]

Our Campaign Partner Tall Grass Food Box recently released a 6-month subscription program...and sold out within DAYS! Other programs still available - visit https://t.co/fToutJkFf3 to order, and read the article below from @indyweek to learn more about their work. #supportlocalNC

[INDY Week @indyweek]

When the coronavirus pandemic hit NC, Tall Grass Food Box was designed to support and sustain Black farmers. Consumers place their orders for fresh boxes of produce, and they pick them up outside of NorthStar Church of the Arts.
https://t.co/ZoxqAUORLX

[NCDA&CS @NCAgriculture]

Our State Farmers Market was looking good this past weekend with many fresh fruits, vegetables & meat products! From peaches to tomatoes, there's nothing better than in-season produce found at a local farmers market. Stop by today and stock up today! #EatLocal #NCAgriculture

[NC 10% Campaign @NC10Percent]

Looking for awesome NC-produced pork? Check out one of our Campaign Partners: @MasterBlendFF. They sell their Animal Welfare Approved (@AGreenerWorld) pork on their website https://t.co/Skkk16UTsz & on https://t.co/5hK23pM4p9 (@NC_Choices)! #eatlocalNC Pic via @MasterBlendFF

[NC 10% Campaign @NC10Percent]

Congrats to our Campaign Partner Vimala's Curryblossom Café on recently winning THREE @indyweek 2020 award categories! Best Indian in the Triangle, Best Vegan Friendly in Orange/Chatham, and Best Chef in Orange/Chatham.

Photo via Vimala's Curryblossom Café.