Cooperative Extension
The Business of Meat Production
Union County Cooperative Extension Office 3230 Presson Road, Monroe, NC, United StatesThe Business of Meat Production: Meat Suite and Other Business Planning Tools for Meat Producers Workshop hosted by Union County Cooperative Extension & NC Choices Union County Cooperative Extension Office | 3230 Presson Road, Monroe, NC | Directions 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch included! This session is designed for Cooperative Extension agents and Small [...]
North Carolina Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop 2020
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church 11020 NC Hwy. 801, Mt. Ulla, United StatesToxic tall fescue reduces livestock weight gains and lowers reproductive performance. This one day workshop will give you the tools and information needed to remove toxic tall fescue and replace it with novel tall fescue varieties.
Listening Sessions for the Far West Region
Upcoming Listening Sessions for the Far West Region: Thursday, 4 June 2020 from 13:00-14:00 We want to hear from you! Please join NCSU Cooperative Extension and The Empowering Mountain Food Systems program for upcoming virtual Farm and Food Business Listening Sessions. Participants can join zoom by phone or video chat. To register fill out the [...]
N.C. A&T Virtual Agrishops Western Region (2021)
When: February 22, 2021, 9:30AM-3PM Where: Virtual (registration is required) Small farmers will have two opportunities to learn about new production practices and technologies, with the Regional Small Farmer Production Workshops being held virtually on February 22 and February 26, 2021. The workshops will begin at 9:30 a.m. each day and end around 3:00 p.m. [...]
N.C. A&T Virtual Agrishops Eastern Region (2021)
NC, United StatesWhen: February 26, 2021, 9:30AM-3PM Where: Virtual (registration is required) Small farmers will have two opportunities to learn about new production practices and technologies, with the Regional Small Farmer Production Workshops being held virtually on February 22 and February 26, 2021. The workshops will begin at 9:30 a.m. each day and end around 3:00 p.m. [...]
35th Annual Small Farms Week
VirtualNorth Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s 35th Annual Small Farms Week will be held March 21-27, 2021, and will offer a variety of virtual events and educational programs designed to inform the public and provide research-based information to support small farmers. The 35th annual Small Farms Week is presented by Cooperative Extension at N.C. [...]
Soil Your Underwear: Tests for Soil Biodiversity and Soil Health
Join us and a panel of soil experts to learn about "indicators" and tests you can perform in your own backyard to determine the health and biodiversity of your soil.
Blueberry Pruning Webinar
Join us for an hour-long presentation and discussion on blueberry pruning from a panel of experts. [raw] [/raw] About this event Join us for a short video demonstration on pruning blueberry bushes led by Research Specialist Bill Cline. Since 1995 Bill has served as the Blueberry Extension Horticulturist for NC State, supporting Cooperative Extension agents [...]
Farm Disaster Preparedness and Chainsaw Safety for Women
NCSU Butner Beef Cattle Research Station 8800 Cassam Road, Bahama, NC, United StatesThis hands-on workshop will help prepare your farm for a natural disaster and prevent chainsaw injuries through safety awareness. Register here. Download the flier NCSU Butner Beef Cattle Research Station 8800 Cassam Road Bahama, NC 27503
Garden Planning for Home Gardeners and Small Farmers
Join John Lyttle and Melissa Bell for presentations on how to successfully start, plan and implement your garden. About this event The first half hour will consist of presentations and then end with a Q&A from the audience. Topics will include: Starting small, aiming big Garden structure Site selection Necessary resources Plant spacing Competition with [...]