NC Growing Together Resources

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For Producers

Open Forum: Strategies to Help Ag Producers Plan During the COVID-19 Crisis (2021)Janie Hynson2021-10-27T17:24:14-04:00

Open Forum: Strategies to Help Ag Producers Plan During the COVID-19 Crisis (2021)

For Producers, Small Farm Unit, Video

Growing Specialty Vegetables for Ethnic Markets in North Carolina (2020)Janie Hynson2021-10-27T17:22:56-04:00

Growing Specialty Vegetables Presentation

Growing Specialty Vegetables for Ethnic Markets in North Carolina (2020)

For Producers, Small Farm Unit

NC Catch Local Seafood Market Lists (2017)Marcello Cappellazzi2021-10-27T17:17:14-04:00

NC Catch Local Seafood Market Lists (2017)

Educators, Community, and Non-Profit Groups, For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

eCommerce and Practices Presentation (2020)Janie Hynson2021-10-27T17:24:00-04:00

eCommerce and Practices Presentation (2020)

For Producers, Small Farm Unit, Video

How to Sell Produce to Distributors (2018)Waystone Design2021-10-27T17:08:23-04:00

How to Sell Produce to Distributors (2018)

For Producers, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Growing Together

Hubs & Kitchens: Food Hubs, Commercial Community Kitchens, and Copackers in NC (2017)Waystone Design2021-10-27T17:17:23-04:00

Hubs & Kitchens: Food Hubs, Commercial Community Kitchens, and Copackers in NC (2017)

Educators, Community, and Non-Profit Groups, For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

On-Farm Infrastructure Toolkit (2017)Waystone Design2021-10-27T17:17:35-04:00

On-Farm Infrastructure Toolkit (2017)

For Producers, NC Growing Together

On-Farm Cold Storage Virtual Training (2017)Waystone Design2021-10-27T17:17:41-04:00

On-Farm Cold Storage Virtual Training (2017)

For Producers, NC Growing Together

High Tunnel Management: Workshop Materials Feb. 2017Waystone Design2021-10-27T17:15:10-04:00

High Tunnel Management: Workshop Materials Feb. 2017

For Producers, NC Growing Together

Adding Value to Local Food (2016)Waystone Design2021-10-27T18:08:31-04:00

Adding Value to Local Food (2016)

For Producers, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Growing Together

Postharvest Handling PowerPoint Presentation (2016)Waystone Design2021-10-27T18:08:48-04:00

Postharvest Handling PowerPoint Presentation (2016)

For Producers, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Growing Together

NC Processors That Slaughter, Process, & Vacuum Package For Farmers (2016)CEFS2021-10-27T12:11:19-04:00

NC Processors That Slaughter, Process, & Vacuum Package For Farmers (2016)

For Producers, NC Choices, NC Choices - Meat Processing, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Growing Together

Breaking Down the Cost of Grassfed Beef (2016)CEFS2021-10-27T12:04:08-04:00

Breaking Down the Cost of Grassfed Beef (2016)

For Producers, NC Choices, NC Choices - Meat Marketing, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Breaking Down the Cost of Pastured Chicken (2016)CEFS2021-10-27T12:05:35-04:00

Breaking Down the Cost of Pastured Chicken (2016)

For Producers, NC Choices, NC Choices - Meat Marketing, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Breaking Down the Cost of Pastured Pork (2016)CEFS2021-10-27T12:05:28-04:00

Breaking Down the Cost of Pastured Pork (2016)

For Producers, NC Choices, NC Choices - Meat Marketing, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

For Artisan Cheesemakers: What to Ask and What to Expect When Working with Distributors and Retailers (2016)Waystone Design2021-10-27T17:16:12-04:00

For Artisan Cheesemakers: What to Ask and What to Expect When Working with Distributors and Retailers (2016)

Dairy, Egg and Cheese Producers, For Producers, NC Growing Together

How to Sell Pastured Meat Products to Grocery Stores via Direct Store Delivery (2016)CEFS2021-10-27T12:11:46-04:00

How to Sell Pastured Meat Products to Grocery Stores via Direct Store Delivery (2016)

For Producers, NC Choices, NC Choices - Meat Marketing, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Growing Together

Small Business Resource GuideLaura Lauffer2021-10-27T17:21:52-04:00

Small Business Resource Guide

For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Cheese Business Resource Guide (2016)Waystone Design2021-10-27T17:16:39-04:00

Cheese Business Resource Guide (2016)

For Producers, NC Growing Together

Guide to Building Farm & Food Business WebsitesWaystone Design2021-10-27T17:21:30-04:00

Guide to Building Farm & Food Business Websites

For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Guide to Facebook for Farm & Food BusinessesWaystone Design2021-10-27T17:21:25-04:00

Guide to Facebook for Farm & Food Businesses

For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Guide to Pinterest for Farm & Food BusinessesWaystone Design2021-10-27T17:21:19-04:00

Guide to Pinterest for Farm & Food Businesses

For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Guide to Social & Online Media for Producers in Wholesale MarketsWaystone Design2021-10-27T17:19:32-04:00

Guide to Social & Online Media for Producers in Wholesale Markets

For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

GroupGAP Fact SheetWaystone Design2021-10-27T17:21:03-04:00

GroupGAP Fact Sheet

For Producers, NC Growing Together

Fresh Produce Good Agricultural Practices Workshop ManualWaystone Design2021-10-27T17:20:00-04:00

Fresh Produce Good Agricultural Practices Workshop Manual

For Producers, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Growing Together

Wholesale and Retail Product Specifications: Guidance and Best Practices for Fresh Produce for Small Farms and Food HubsWaystone Design2021-10-27T17:19:54-04:00

Wholesale and Retail Product Specifications: Guidance and Best Practices for Fresh Produce for Small Farms and Food Hubs

Featured, For Producers, NC Growing Together

Estimated Rows and Acres of Production Per Case and Pallet at Wholesale, Select CropsWaystone Design2021-10-27T17:19:19-04:00

Estimated Rows and Acres of Production Per Case and Pallet at Wholesale, Select Crops

For Producers, NC Growing Together

Understanding Packaging and Specifications for Wholesale MarketsShane McCoy2021-10-27T18:16:51-04:00

Understanding Packaging and Specifications for Wholesale Markets

For Producers, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Growing Together, Video, Webinar

Tips for Produce Growers Marketing Fresh Produce to Retail Grocers: Understanding PLU and UPC Codes (2014)Shane McCoy2021-10-27T17:22:03-04:00

Tips for Produce Growers Marketing Fresh Produce to Retail Grocers: Understanding PLU and UPC Codes (2014)

Featured, For Producers, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Growing Together

How to Sell Shell Eggs into Grocery Stores through Direct Store Delivery (2015)Shane McCoy2021-10-27T17:24:40-04:00

How to Sell Shell Eggs into Grocery Stores through Direct Store Delivery (2015)

For Producers, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Growing Together

Selling Fluid Milk to Grocery Stores through Direct Store Delivery (2016)Shane McCoy2021-10-27T17:24:56-04:00

Selling Fluid Milk to Grocery Stores through Direct Store Delivery (2016)

For Producers, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Growing Together

Process Walkthrough at a Regional Produce Distribution Center (2014)Shane McCoy2021-10-27T17:25:03-04:00

Process Walkthrough at a Regional Produce Distribution Center (2014)

For Producers, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries, Supply Chain Scholars

Process Walkthrough: Direct-Store Delivery (DSD) to Retail Grocery Destinations for Niche Meat Producers (2014)Shane McCoy2021-10-25T16:34:55-04:00

Process Walkthrough: Direct-Store Delivery (DSD) to Retail Grocery Destinations for Niche Meat Producers (2014)

For Producers, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries, Supply Chain Scholars

Process Walkthrough at a Regional Meat Distribution Center (2014)Shane McCoy2021-10-27T17:22:22-04:00

Process Walkthrough at a Regional Meat Distribution Center (2014)

Featured, For Producers, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries, Supply Chain Scholars

Best Practices for Grading and Packing of Fresh Produce (2015)Shane McCoy2021-10-27T17:22:12-04:00

Best Practices for Grading and Packing of Fresh Produce (2015)

Featured, For Producers, NC Growing Together, Video

Best Practices for Temperature and Humidity Management for Fresh Produce (2015)Shane McCoy2021-10-27T17:25:12-04:00

Best Practices for Temperature and Humidity Management for Fresh Produce (2015)

For Producers, NC Growing Together, Video

Special Claims and the Approval Process for Niche Meat Production (2014)Shane McCoy2021-10-27T18:11:09-04:00

Special Claims and the Approval Process for Niche Meat Production (2014)

Featured, For Producers, NC Choices, NC Choices - Meat Marketing, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Growing Together

Supply Chain Intermediaries

Sample Cut Sheets: PorkAbigail Sherrod2023-06-13T17:17:44-04:00

Sample Cut Sheets: Pork

NC Choices, NC Choices - Meat Marketing, NC Choices - Meat Production, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Sample Cut Sheets: BeefAbigail Sherrod2023-06-13T17:11:57-04:00

Sample Cut Sheets: Beef

NC Choices, NC Choices - Meat Marketing, NC Choices - Meat Production, Supply Chain Intermediaries

How to Identify Your Ideal CustomersAbigail Sherrod2023-06-13T16:52:31-04:00

How to Identify Your Ideal Customers

NC Choices, NC Choices - Meat Marketing, NC Choices - Meat Production, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Creating Consumer-Friendly Bulk MeatAbigail Sherrod2023-06-13T16:36:37-04:00

Creating Consumer-Friendly Bulk Meat

NC Choices, NC Choices - Meat Marketing, NC Choices - Meat Production, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Bulk Meat Purchase Agreement Template (2020)Marcello Cappellazzi2021-10-27T12:12:44-04:00

Bulk Meat Purchase Agreement Template (2020)

NC Choices, NC Choices - Meat Marketing, NC Choices - Meat Production, Supply Chain Intermediaries

NC Catch Local Seafood Market Lists (2017)Marcello Cappellazzi2021-10-27T17:17:14-04:00

NC Catch Local Seafood Market Lists (2017)

Educators, Community, and Non-Profit Groups, For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Strategies to Increase Sales of Local Meat at Farmstands and Small Retailers (2018)Marcello Cappellazzi2021-10-27T12:12:54-04:00

Strategies to Increase Sales of Local Meat at Farmstands and Small Retailers (2018)

NC Choices, NC Choices - Meat Marketing, NC Choices - Meat Production, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Hubs & Kitchens: Food Hubs, Commercial Community Kitchens, and Copackers in NC (2017)Waystone Design2021-10-27T17:17:23-04:00

Hubs & Kitchens: Food Hubs, Commercial Community Kitchens, and Copackers in NC (2017)

Educators, Community, and Non-Profit Groups, For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Distributors of NC Wild-Caught Seafood (2016)Waystone Design2021-10-22T17:29:51-04:00

Distributors of NC Wild-Caught Seafood (2016)

NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Breaking Down the Cost of Grassfed Beef (2016)CEFS2021-10-27T12:04:08-04:00

Breaking Down the Cost of Grassfed Beef (2016)

For Producers, NC Choices, NC Choices - Meat Marketing, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Breaking Down the Cost of Pastured Chicken (2016)CEFS2021-10-27T12:05:35-04:00

Breaking Down the Cost of Pastured Chicken (2016)

For Producers, NC Choices, NC Choices - Meat Marketing, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Breaking Down the Cost of Pastured Pork (2016)CEFS2021-10-27T12:05:28-04:00

Breaking Down the Cost of Pastured Pork (2016)

For Producers, NC Choices, NC Choices - Meat Marketing, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Small Business Resource GuideLaura Lauffer2021-10-27T17:21:52-04:00

Small Business Resource Guide

For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Guide to Building Farm & Food Business WebsitesWaystone Design2021-10-27T17:21:30-04:00

Guide to Building Farm & Food Business Websites

For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Guide to Facebook for Farm & Food BusinessesWaystone Design2021-10-27T17:21:25-04:00

Guide to Facebook for Farm & Food Businesses

For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Guide to Pinterest for Farm & Food BusinessesWaystone Design2021-10-27T17:21:19-04:00

Guide to Pinterest for Farm & Food Businesses

For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Guide to Social & Online Media for Producers in Wholesale MarketsWaystone Design2021-10-27T17:19:32-04:00

Guide to Social & Online Media for Producers in Wholesale Markets

For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Basic Legal Structures for Local Foods Value Chain BusinessesWaystone Design2018-09-23T15:09:11-04:00

Basic Legal Structures for Local Foods Value Chain Businesses

NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Authenticity and Success in Marketing “Local” — Review and RecommendationsWaystone Design2018-09-24T20:03:36-04:00

Authenticity and Success in Marketing “Local” — Review and Recommendations

NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries, UNC-Chapel Hill Grocery Consumer Demand Project

Bringing on New Fruit and Vegetable Farmers: A Visual Guide and Checklist for Direct-Store-DeliveryWaystone Design2018-09-24T10:03:49-04:00

Bringing on New Fruit and Vegetable Farmers: A Visual Guide and Checklist for Direct-Store-Delivery

NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Process Walkthrough at a Regional Produce Distribution Center (2014)Shane McCoy2021-10-27T17:25:03-04:00

Process Walkthrough at a Regional Produce Distribution Center (2014)

For Producers, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries, Supply Chain Scholars

Process Walkthrough: Direct-Store Delivery (DSD) to Retail Grocery Destinations for Niche Meat Producers (2014)Shane McCoy2021-10-25T16:34:55-04:00

Process Walkthrough: Direct-Store Delivery (DSD) to Retail Grocery Destinations for Niche Meat Producers (2014)

For Producers, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries, Supply Chain Scholars

Process Walkthrough at a Regional Meat Distribution Center (2014)Shane McCoy2021-10-27T17:22:22-04:00

Process Walkthrough at a Regional Meat Distribution Center (2014)

Featured, For Producers, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries, Supply Chain Scholars

Retailer Talking Points: How to Answer Consumer Questions on Local Meats (2014)Shane McCoy2021-10-27T12:09:30-04:00

Retailer Talking Points: How to Answer Consumer Questions on Local Meats (2014)

NC Choices, NC Choices - Meat Marketing, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Local/Regional Food Business Development

NC Catch Local Seafood Market Lists (2017)Marcello Cappellazzi2021-10-27T17:17:14-04:00

NC Catch Local Seafood Market Lists (2017)

Educators, Community, and Non-Profit Groups, For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Hubs & Kitchens: Food Hubs, Commercial Community Kitchens, and Copackers in NC (2017)Waystone Design2021-10-27T17:17:23-04:00

Hubs & Kitchens: Food Hubs, Commercial Community Kitchens, and Copackers in NC (2017)

Educators, Community, and Non-Profit Groups, For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

SBC-SBTDC REAL Agriculture & Cooperative Extension Curriculum Guide (2017)Waystone Design2018-09-27T12:21:19-04:00

SBC-SBTDC REAL Agriculture & Cooperative Extension Curriculum Guide (2017)

Educators, Community, and Non-Profit Groups, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together

Introduction to Wholesale Marketing Curriculum Unit (2017)Waystone Design2021-10-15T18:08:28-04:00

Introduction to Wholesale Marketing Curriculum Unit (2017)

Educators, Community, and Non-Profit Groups, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together

Hosting Food & Farm Business Training Programs at Community Colleges (2017)Waystone Design2021-10-15T17:57:07-04:00

Hosting Food & Farm Business Training Programs at Community Colleges (2017)

Educators, Community, and Non-Profit Groups, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together

Direct Marketing for Small Farms Curriculum Unit (2017)Waystone Design2021-10-27T17:48:37-04:00

Direct Marketing for Small Farms Curriculum Unit (2017)

Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, NC Small Business Center Network

Introduction to Food Safety Curriculum Unit (2017)Waystone Design2021-10-15T18:07:27-04:00

Introduction to Food Safety Curriculum Unit (2017)

Educators, Community, and Non-Profit Groups, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together

Farm and Food Business Resource Guide (2017)Waystone Design2021-10-27T17:48:46-04:00

Farm and Food Business Resource Guide (2017)

Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, NC Small Business Center Network

Food & Farm Financing Summit: SBC Annual Conference, March 2017Waystone Design2018-09-24T10:43:10-04:00

Food & Farm Financing Summit: SBC Annual Conference, March 2017

Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, NC Small Business Center Network

Financial and Business Resources for Food Entrepreneurs and Farms in North Carolina (2016)Waystone Design2021-10-15T17:55:38-04:00

Financial and Business Resources for Food Entrepreneurs and Farms in North Carolina (2016)

Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together

Small Business Resource GuideLaura Lauffer2021-10-27T17:21:52-04:00

Small Business Resource Guide

For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Guide to Building Farm & Food Business WebsitesWaystone Design2021-10-27T17:21:30-04:00

Guide to Building Farm & Food Business Websites

For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Guide to Facebook for Farm & Food BusinessesWaystone Design2021-10-27T17:21:25-04:00

Guide to Facebook for Farm & Food Businesses

For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Guide to Pinterest for Farm & Food BusinessesWaystone Design2021-10-27T17:21:19-04:00

Guide to Pinterest for Farm & Food Businesses

For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Guide to Social & Online Media for Producers in Wholesale MarketsWaystone Design2021-10-27T17:19:32-04:00

Guide to Social & Online Media for Producers in Wholesale Markets

For Producers, Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together, Supply Chain Intermediaries

Webinar: Local Food & Strategies for Councils of GovernmentWaystone Design2018-09-24T23:55:23-04:00

Webinar: Local Food & Strategies for Councils of Government

Local/Regional Food Business Development, NC Growing Together

Educators, Community and Non-Profit Groups

NC Catch Local Seafood Market Lists (2017)Marcello Cappellazzi2021-10-27T17:17:14-04:00