Cooperative Extension
2016 Grassroots Leadership Conference – N.C. A&T, Greensboro NC
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Alumni-Foundation Event Center 200 N. Benbow Road, Greensboro, NC, United StatesRegistration is currently open for the 2016 Grassroots Leadership Conference! Theme: Community Leadership: Creating Young and Adult Partnerships Date: Thursday, November 3, 2016 Time: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. | Program starts at 9 a.m. and concludes by 3 p.m. Location: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Alumni-Foundation Event Center 200 N. Benbow Road, [...]
Small Farms Week at North Carolina A&T
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State UniversityRegistration is open for the 31st annual Small Farms Week, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s tribute to small–scale agriculture, which kicks off March 19 with a timely theme: growing a safe, sustainable food system. Sponsored by The Cooperative Extension Program at North Carolina A&T , Small Farms Week will be celebrated [...]
N.C. A&T Small Farms Field Day
University Farm at N.C. A&T 3136 McConnell Road, Greensboro, NC, United StatesIncluding demonstrations of: Insect screening and trellising for high-tunnel organics High tunnel ginger production Small-scale organic pecan production Converting agricultural- and food-wastes into energy Artificial insemination of beef cattle: the basics Pasture pork production and management Displays/posters: Industrial hemp in North Carolina Using multifunctional operations to improve long-term profits Nutrition Matters: farmers, families, and communities [...]
Carolina Meat Conference
Millennium Center 101 W 5th St. , Winston-Salem, NC, United StatesJoin us for the 5th NC Choices Carolina Meat Conference – the largest gathering of pastured meat-makers in the country! Farmers, chefs, butchers, and industry leaders convene for two-days of unparalleled networking, hands-on training, and technical and business assistance. This conference supports a growing community committed to advancing market opportunities and increasing customer access to pasture-based meats.
Organic Business Planning Workshop for Extension Agents
*** Must be an Extension Agent, Specialist or other Ag. Professional to attend these trainings. *** Dates: January 29, 2018 Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm Location: Catawba County Cooperative Extension Office Registration Fee: $25 --------------------------------------------------- Dates: January 30, 2018 Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm Location: Wake County Cooperative Extension Office Registration Fee: $25 Register Online: http://go.ncsu.edu/organic-business-planning Pay Registration [...]
Growing Shiitake Mushrooms
Cherry Research Farm 604 Farm Road, Goldsboro, NC, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesThis FREE workshop is targeting county Extension Agents and other county professionals involved in agriculture and natural resources. The workshop will cover all aspects of Shiitake Mushroom Production and include “hands-on” experience where participants will inoculate logs provided by NCA&T. For safety purposes, each participant will need to provide work gloves. Free lunch will be [...]