Carteret Local Food Network

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Carteret Local Food Network

Our Mission: To strengthen the relationship between local Carteret County farmers and local consumers

Carteret Local Food Network (CLFN) was formed in 2008 to help build momentum and spread the word about what’s happening locally, so interested citizens like yourself can find ways to increase your access to locally farmed foods and make choices that support our local farming families. We all make choices shopping for many products – Fair and Local are great words to remember when buying groceries

for your families. Our local farming families work very hard to bring you nutritious, seasonal produce picked at the peak of ripeness instead of optimal shipping sturdiness. We need to support their work by choosing to shop differently. Carteret Local Food Network exists to help you connect with locally grown and locally produced foods. Food that doesn’t travel thousands of miles is harvested fresher, more nutritious, and even better, often tastes much better. Find our map and brochure (printable in pdf format on the ‘Local Farmers’ page) to guide you to the many roadside stands, farmers’ markets, retail stores, resources and demonstration gardens. As a new growing season approaches, the CLFN salutes all growers, gardeners, fishermen, educators, chefs, entrepreneurs, volunteers and others who bring good fresh food to our tables; and we look forward to a bountiful season ahead. We continue to find ways to share information and news about community food projects and sources of fresh local food. Let’s include helping school children and young adults who participate in FFA and 4-H, and encourage farmers grow more sustainably to minimize our impact on our environment and improve the quality of comestibles for us consumers. Cooperative Extension helps you learn how to grow and cook your own fruits and vegetables; the Master Gardeners have four demonstration gardens (two specialize in home vegetable gardens). Two community gardens are underway and invite you to join their activities, another is actively being planned

Carteret Catch assist local fishing families market their products, find local retailers and restaurants serving their fish at www.carteretcatch.org. Here in Carteret County, there are many activities that we should all support and assist: Fresh from Our Farms

For a variety of reasons—health, fine cuisine, environmental impact, social justice, food security, thrift, cultural heritage preservation or economic development—“fresh local food” and “sustainable local food systems” are all important phrases to many folks in our country these days. And great things are happening, not only in big cities and trendy food meccas like NC’s Piedmont, but right here in Carteret County.

03/31/2026

Carteret County Coop Extension offers Canning Classes again. Sign up soon!

03/22/2026

lots of delicious fare, healthy ingredients, and (obviously) fun owners!

03/19/2026

Crop Mob time again! First Day of Spring!

08/25/2025

New date scheduled for Crop Mob at Grayzfarm - Sunday Aug 31, 9-12. No experience or tools needed, gloves recommended,

07/11/2025

This farmer has so much talent for creating fun and keepsakes, great workshop!

07/06/2025

Yay! Downeast Community Market is OPEN! Visit them on weekends (and more) at the former farm stand of Simpson's Farm and Nannies Bakery in Bettie/ Beaufort on Hwy 70. Chandra Botanicals Community Apothecary & Healing Arts and Grayzfarm are proud to invite friends and devotees of local produce, meats, seafood, eggs, bakery treats, and more. Love!

05/19/2025

Carteret Farmers and Events

Everyone is open for business! Your Business!!!

05/07/2025

Happy to work with Kyle and Rudy on this delicious and educational event! Only 40 guests invited to this small restaurant for tasty appetizers and treats. We are also inviting local farmers to sell their freshest ingredients to you and to Pita Plate; come meet Grayzfarm and Crystal Coast Microgreens.

04/30/2025

Speakin' my language!

Buying locally and supporting local farms can have community, health, economic, and environmental benefits. According to the NC 10% Campaign, “dollars spent at local businesses re-circulate to multiply their impact in the local community.” Also, buying directly from local

04/07/2025

🌱 Curious about Community Supported Agriculture? Discover the many benefits of CSA and how it brings you closer to local farmers! 🤝 Support your local economy and enjoy fresh produce! Check it out here: https://wix.to/gP5PneD 🌾🍅

04/03/2025

🌱 Support Local Farmers Today! 🌽 Join us in celebrating the heart of Carteret County! Discover how the Carteret Local Food Network is connecting local farmers with our community. Support sustainable practices and enjoy fresh, local produce! Check it out here: https://wix.to/zQIZ7tp

03/18/2025

Crop Mobbers! help Two Bees Farm on Sunday, March 23, 2025

Carteret Local Food Network supports our local farmers! Let’s help farmers Tanya and Travis Watson get ahead of the game for this spring! Sunday, March 23, 2025 from 1:00 to 5:00, snacks included. 1065 Hardesty Loop Road, Newport, NC. Lost? Call 252-515-4799 Come for a few hours, or come all day; ...

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297 Sleepy Point Road
Gloucester, NC
28528

Telephone

+12527772359

Website

http://www.carteretlocalfoodnetwork.org/

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