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Come toast NC beer and brewery guidebook

Posted on April 17, 2012 by didaniel

If you’re a fan of quality beer, belly up to tonight’s soiree at Fullsteam Brewery in Durham, where craft brewer Erik Lars Myers will discuss and sign copies of his just-released guidebook “North Carolina Craft Beer & Breweries” (John F. … Continue reading →

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NC growers sponsor berry fun contest

Posted on March 29, 2012 by didaniel

Here’s a cool thing. The North Carolina Strawberry Association is sponsoring a YouTube video contest, complete with a prize of a $100 Visa card. Not bad, huh? Deadline for most categories is June 30, and you’ll find all the info here. … Continue reading →

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And what a year it’s been!

Posted on March 7, 2012 by didaniel

Wow! Today marks one year since my “Farm Fresh North Carolina” guidebook was published by UNC Press. Since then, I’ve appeared at more than a dozen farmers markets and addressed many groups, and the book has received amazing coverage in … Continue reading →

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It’s maple-tree tapping time again — yes, in NC!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by didaniel

It’s time to get sappy! Yes, it’s maple syrup-tapping time again — even in North Carolina! Maple Creek Farm outside of Burnsville, in the mountains, will host its fourth annual Maple Tour on Saturday, Feb. 25, and Sunday, Feb. 26, from … Continue reading →

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Help fund farm on wheels — and youthful idealism

Posted on February 11, 2012 by didaniel

Not to be all middle-aged about it, but I do get a warm and fuzzy feeling when learning about cool projects that energetic young idealists are doing. One of those projects is the nonprofit Sol Food Mobile Farm, in which … Continue reading →

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I’m goating* you on

Posted on February 9, 2012 by didaniel

I don’t think I’ve met a soul who isn’t smitten with goats (myself included). If you live in the Triangle or Triad, here are some great goat-loving opportunities that will let you get up close and personal with the ridiculously … Continue reading →

Posted in Chatham County, Durham County, Family travel, Goats, Randolph County | 2 Comments

The best collard greens you’ll ever eat

Posted on January 1, 2012 by didaniel

Happy New Year from Farm Fresh North Carolina! Looking back, kudos to everyone who supported farmers and dedicated themselves to fresh food in 2011. And to those who bought my book, a special thanks! What a fantastic year I had promoting it … Continue reading →

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Culinary/ag education in Charlotte and beyond

Posted on December 16, 2011 by didaniel

Thought I’d share this recent email and my answer, as it contains some good farm-fresh culinary/agricultural education resources in Charlotte and beyond. Dear Diane, My brother is an aspiring chef living in Charlotte. He is very passionate about sustainable farming and farm … Continue reading →

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Home Grown Hand Made videos are online

Posted on December 4, 2011 by didaniel

Wow, a big shout-out to Axel Foley of the The Peoples Channel and Durham Community Media for making videos of all the vendors at the group’s fall fund-raiser, Home Grown Hand Made, at Fullsteam Brewery in Durham. The one for Farm Fresh North … Continue reading →

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Davidson County offers intro to sustainable farming program

Posted on December 4, 2011 by didaniel

This is a great program for people seriously interested in farming and within driving range of Lexigton, NC.  The Davidson County  Cooperative Extension is inviting prospective, beginning, and transitioning farmers to attend the 2012 Piedmont Farm School. The seven-month program is for individuals … Continue reading →

Posted in Charlotte area, Farmers, Food policy, Gardening, Livestock, Organics | 3 Comments

It’s a Farm Fresh weekend! (holiday gifts, anyone?)

Posted on December 2, 2011 by didaniel

I don’t usually post my own events here (which are always listed under Author Appearances, above), but it’s such a big FFNC weekend that I thought I would. On Saturday, Dec. 3, I’ll start the day bright and early at … Continue reading →

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Meet the folks of ‘American Meat’

Posted on November 28, 2011 by didaniel

Suzanne at Cozi Farms in Saxapahaw wrote today to spread the word about a special event at the awesome Haw River Ballroom on Thursday, Dec. 8. They’re screening the new documentary film “American Meat,” along with a local foods feast … Continue reading →

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Say cheese! And then learn how to make it

Posted on October 28, 2011 by didaniel

I used to hear about a cheese-making class once or twice a year. Now they’re popping up like mold spores on your favorite Stilton. Here are a couple in NC in November. Sleepy Goat Farm in Pelham (Caswell County) has just … Continue reading →

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Farm Fresh NC on UNC-TV’s ‘Bookwatch’

Posted on October 6, 2011 by didaniel

D.G. Martin interviewed me in the summer for his author-focused show, “Bookwatch,” on UNC-TV. We had a wide-ranging talk about agritourism, farm-to-table restaurants, farmers markets, etc. It was a fun show, and I’m grateful for the opportunity! It first aired Sept. … Continue reading →

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Fall harvest brings more fall events

Posted on September 23, 2011 by didaniel

Wow, the list of fall events keeps growing. Check these out! SEPTEMBER: Sept. 23 and 25: Diane Daniel discusses sustainable farming, agritourism and more on ”Bookwatch” with D.G. Martin on UNC-TV. Airs Friday and repeats Sunday. Sept. 24: Terra Vita returns! … Continue reading →

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Farm films: pass the (local) popcorn

Posted on August 30, 2011 by didaniel

Two farm-focused films are in the news. First, the long-awaited documentary about young farmers, “The Greenhorns,” premiered in Brooklyn this summer and will being shown in at least one  community screenings in North Carolina, on Sept. 18 in Chatham County. All details … Continue reading →

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Farm tours on two wheels

Posted on August 26, 2011 by didaniel

We need to do this in NC — mix farms and bicycles! The Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network, or ACORN, which promotes organic agriculture and education in the Maritime Provinces, has developed a series of one-day bicycle tours to organic … Continue reading →

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Summer, and Farm Fresh tour, are winding down

Posted on August 19, 2011 by didaniel

It must be the end of summer — tomorrow is my last day of Farm Fresh promotion for a month. Now that’s a switch, after a busy schedule from March through July. So tomorrow please join me for the farewell-to-summer … Continue reading →

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Food and race; High Country tour; learn to write, paint and cook in a day; food classes; and more!

Posted on August 2, 2011 by didaniel

Mark your calendars for these farm-food events in the Tiangle and the mountains:  Thursday, Aug. 4: “Eating the Other: Food, Race and You,” discussion of race as it relates to agribusiness, farmers’ markets and the slow food culture. At Southwest Regional … Continue reading →

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Guidebook author’s dream come true

Posted on July 29, 2011 by didaniel

A guidebook writer couldn’t ask for more than this blog post   from pastry chef and local-food lover Jenni Field for SavorNC magazine.  She writes about how her husband bought her my book for their anniversary (thank you, husband!) and, more importantly, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family travel, Farmers, Food, Granville County, Livestock, Meat, Road travel | 2 Comments