This year's Food Buzz features a pop-up Chef's Farmers Market, information and representatives on all things food and farming with representatives from the Davidson Cooperative Extension, Soil and Water, Small Business Center, Farm Credit Carolina, Thomasville and Lexington Farmers Market representatives, local farms interested in working with restaurants, caterers and retailers.

Meet your cooperative extension agent! Interested in becoming a farmer? Looking for a new crop like industrial hemp? Need a farm loan or grant? Looking to source local food and products for your restaurant, retail store or catering? Find out which farms sell directly to consumers. Would you like to become a Master Gardener? How do you start a community garden? Did you know Davidson County has 4-H after-school programs run by Future Farmers of America.

All things food and farming in Davidson County - in one spot. Samples, resources and great networking opportunity. Find out more about the Davidson County Local Food Network. FREE.

RESOURCES & SERVICES

• Davidson County Cooperative Extension Agents: Horticulture and Livestock

• Davidson Soil and Water Conservation

• 4H-Youth Development

• Extension Master Gardeners

• Small Business Center (DCCC)

• Davidson County Beekeepers Association

• Farm Credit Carolina

• Johnson Farm & Agribusiness Insurance

• Lexington Farmers Market Association

• Thomasville Farmers Market Association

• DAVIDSON COUNTY LOCAL FOOD NETWORK

FARMS

• 37 Roots Farm

• Beth's Greenhouse

• Buck Creek Farm

• Crossings Farm

• BN Acres

• Gentle Harmony Farm (USDA Organic)

• J & S Farm

• The Fine Farming Company

• The Persimmon Branch (Asparagus Season!)

• Sandy Creek Farm

• Leonard Farm (Farmer Veteran Coalition)

FOOD & LOCALLY MADE PRODUCTS:

• Evolution Organix (CBD Products)

• Grow and Go Girls (Baked Goods)

• Cousin Eddie BBQ Sauce

• Sandy Creek Farm (Jams, Jellies and Sauces)