2012 Media Coverage
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2012 Media Coverage
- December 4, 2012: “The stunner and the sausage biscuit: Temple Grandin at the Carolina Meat Conference,” by Claire Cusick, Independent Weekly
- December 3, 2012: “Planting the seeds for sustainable agriculture,” by Nicky Vaught, The Technician
- November 2012: “Farming Systems: research and demonstrations at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems support farmers in transition,” Re:search, A Magazine of the Agricultural Research Program of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
- October 30, 2012: “Day three on the dean’s tour: Goldsboro, Clinton,” by Terri Leith, NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences News Center
- October 18, 2012: “International students tour Goldsboro farm,” News 14 Carolina
- September 12, 2012: “Lowes Foods Surpasses Local Produce Goal,” SupermarketNews.com
- August 23, 2012: “Goldsboro rickshaws bring produce to poor neighborhoods,” by Jay Price, The News & Observer
- August 6, 2012: “CEFS keeps adding to its record of successes,” by Natalie Hampton, Perspectives magazine
- August 6, 2012: “FoodCorps marks first year,” by Natalie Hampton, Perspectives magazine
- August 5, 2012: “The Farmer meets the market more often in N.C.,” by Paul A. Specht, The News & Observer
- July 10, 2012: “Whole Foods Triangle stores join North Carolina’s 10% Campaign,” by Natalie Hampton, NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences News Center
- June 30, 2012: “North Carolina is Building its Local Food Economy by Supporting Beginning Farmers,” by Sophie Ackoff, National Young Farmers’ Coalition
- June 21, 2012: “Organic Field Crop Farm Tour is July 19,” by Natalie Hampton, NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences News Center
- May 29, 2012: “FOOD: Farm To Fork Event Draws Large Crowd For Food, Fun,” by Amy Morse, The Raleigh Telegram
- May 23, 2012: “Support your local farmers,” by Sharon Myers, The-Dispatch.com
- May 22, 2012: “CEFS receives regional Magrath Award,” by Natalie Hampton, NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences News Center
- May 17, 2012: “10 Percent Campaign encourages purchase of local foods,” by Kathy Chaffin, salisburypost.com
- May 9, 2012: “Hastings: local trend keeps on growing,” by Michael Hastings, Winston-Salem Journal
- May 7, 2012: “USDA Under Secretary to help launch Produce Ped’lers program,” by Natalie Hampton, NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences News Center
- May 3, 2012: “CEFS Field Day Highlights Sustainable Ag Practices,” by Candace Pollock, Southern SARE
- April 25, 2012: “Farm to Fork tickets on sale,” by Andrea Weigl, The News and Observer
- April 23, 2012: “Growing Farmers in Eastern North Carolina,” Public Radio East
- April 11, 2012: “Onslow Cooperative Extension to establish incubator farms,” by Suzanne Ulbrich, Jacksonville Daily News
- April 2012: “What can you do with 10 pounds of raw collards in the classroom? Try This!“, North Carolina PTA
- April 3, 2012: “Onslow Co. growing incubator farm for learning,” by Kevin Reopelle, News 14 Carolina
- March 23, 2012: “10 Percent Campaign: spend a tenth of your food budget on local sources,” by Zachary Morton, salisburypost.com
- March 21, 2012: “North Carolina communities receive planning support for incubator gardens,” by Natalie Hampton, NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences News Center
- March 16, 2012: “Lowes Foods pledges support to N.C. 10 percent campaign,” The Courier-Tribune
- March 15, 2012: “Robbins Chosen for Farm Incubator Program,” by John Chappell, The Pilot
- January 27, 2012: “The 10% Campaign recieves $5,000 gift from Carolina Farm Credit,” by Natalie Hampton, NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences News Center
- January 22, 2012: “Local agriculture in the balance: a tale of two counties,” by Don Boekelheide, The Charlotte Observer