33rd Annual N.C. A&T Small Farms Week

NC Agricultural & Technical State University 1601 E. Market St, Greensboro, NC, United States

Small Farms Week, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture, kicks off March 25 with the theme “Deep Roots, Bright Future.” Small farms make a major contribution to the state’s $84 billion agriculture industry, but that’s not all. They support public health by providing fresh, local food, and they help [...]

Innovative Hand Tool Workshop

CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United States

Join Small Farm Unit staff Leeanna Bunch and Matt Ball, and Johnny’s Selected Seeds representative Blake Thaxton for a workshop using innovative hand tools in the field. Small scale mixed annual vegetable producers will have a chance to view these tools and try them out in person. Tools that will be showcased include: silage tarps, [...]

$10

Innovative Hand Tool Workshop @ Fair Share Farm

Fair Share Farm 3868 Transou Rd, Pfafftown, NC

Join Small Farm Unit staff Leeanna Bunch and Matt Ball, NC Cooperative Extension agent Mary Jac Brennan, and Fair Share Farm owners Emma Hendel and Elliot Seldner for a workshop using innovative hand tools in the field. Small scale mixed annual vegetable producers will have a chance to view these tools and try them out [...]

$10

N.C. A&T Small Farms Field Day

NC Agricultural & Technical State University Farm 3136 McConnell Road, Greensboro, NC, United States

Hosted by Cooperative Extension at North Carolina A&T State University, Small Farms Field Day is an annual free event that showcases ongoing agricultural research and demonstration projects. The projects focus on sustainable agricultural practices that help small- and limited-resource farmers make more profits. Demonstrations Industrial Hemp for CBD Oil High Tunnel Vegetables Facts and Myths [...]

Silvopasture Field Day

Cherry Hospital Conference Center Montgomery Drive, Goldsboro, NC, United States

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Silvopasture, the intentional practice of integrating forages, animals and trees, is one type of agroforestry with potential to improve ecosystem responses and provide multiple sources of farm income. Are you interested in successfully transitioning or starting a silvopasture system? Join us for a workshop, field day, and on-farm instruction including [...]

$25

Is your Farm Covered by the Produce Safety Rule?

Service Building at the CEFS Field Research, Education, and Outreach Facility at Cherry Research Farm 604 Farm Road, Goldsboro, NC, United States

Farmers need to protect customers when they purchase fresh produce from farms. Most food contamination happens early in the production cycle. This workshop will share information about the FDA produce safety rules, and demonstrate proper procedures to follow these rules. This workshop will provide a guide for farmers to plan and respond to food safety [...]

$10

High Tunnel Workshop Training

Service Building at the CEFS Field Research, Education, and Outreach Facility at Cherry Research Farm 604 Farm Road, Goldsboro, NC, United States

Join us for a 2-day workshop on High Tunnels! THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT High tunnels are low-tech, low-cost tools that allow growers to extend the growing season of vegetables and small fruit crops, potentially increasing market opportunities and farm profits. DATES: January 14-15, 2020 TIMES & TOPICS: Day 1: January 14th @ 12pm-4pm (Intro [...]

$20

The Business of Meat Production

Union County Cooperative Extension Office 3230 Presson Road, Monroe, NC, United States

The 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 States

Toxic 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.

$65 – $80

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 [...]