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Food Truck Boot Camp
Join us this fall for our Food Truck Boot Camp! Tap into an incredible variety of resources, trainings, and assistance available to you over this week-long event. Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/food-truck-boot-camp-tickets-404684641657
Getting Started with Agritourism
Haywood Community College Small Business CenterMonday, January 09, 2023 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern Location: Haywood Community College Small Business Center, HCC Regional High Tech Center Join an optional farm tour after the sessions at Jehovah Raah Farm and Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa Farm- must pre-register for full session Agritourism is a growing sector of the local agriculture economy. This [...]
Agritourism Panel
Southwestern Community College Small Business CenterThursday, February 09, 2023 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern Location: Southwestern Community College Small Business Center Founders room #125 Join an optional farm tour before the sessions at JAAR Farms- must pre-register for full session Agritourism is a growing sector of the local agriculture economy. This in-person seminar presented by EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems [...]
Agroforestry for Carbon Sequestration (Webinar)
Empowering Mountain Food Systems commissioned Carbon Harvest to work with Temperance Farm as a pilot farm in their groundbreaking carbon sequestration project. Now, join Mari Stuart, Meredith Leigh, and Tom Krome on February 13 at 6:30 pm for a webinar class on agroforestry for carbon sequestration! Intentional incorporation of trees and woody shrubs into agricultural [...]
Agritourism Panel – Macon Campus
Thursday, February 16, 2023 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern Location: Macon Campus, Groves Center Room 110 Facilitated by Southwestern Community College Small Business Center Join us for a pre-session farm tour at Windingstair Farm, must preregister for full session Agritourism is a growing sector of the local agriculture economy. This in-person seminar presented [...]
AgriTourism for Working Farms Tours: Tour One – Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa
Tour One - Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa Learn how this unique pork production farm pivoted during Covid to add a unique glamping and camping operation on the Pigeon River. In 2021 they diversified into agritourism by offering primitive camping and farm tours. Pork sales soared along with a consistent stream of revenue. DETAILS The farm tour [...]
AgriTourism for Working Farms Tours: Tour Two – Sustainabillies
Tour Two - Sustainabillies This vibrant farm grows organic produce and herbs and is also home to a forge and classroom space. Come see how this busy family integrates educational programming into their dynamic income stream. DETAILS The farm tour of Sustainabillies takes place 5:30 to 7:30 PM. There is no charge for the farm [...]
AgriTourism for Working Farms Tours: Tour Three – KT’s Orchard
Tour Three - KT's Orchard KT and her family own a thriving orchard and honey business. The pick-your-own berry and apple operations add significant revenue along with KT’s farm store. Come with closed toe shoes and be ready to have a romp and shop! DETAILS The farm tour of KT's Orchard takes place 5:30 to [...]
AgriTourism for Working Farms Tours: Tour Four – Jehovah Rah Farm
Tour Four - Jehovah Rah Farm First stop of two: This livestock farm offers a unique experience for Airbnb customers. Visitors stay in an authentic mountain cabin complete with a working loom for clients to make their own fiber rug! The owners allow visitors to sit and watch what is happening on the farm or actively [...]
AgriTourism for Working Farms Tours: Tour Five – Ferguson’s Supply and Glamping
Tour Five - Ferguson's Supply and Glamping Second stop of two: Ferguson’s Supply is adding glamping and an event venue to this 100-year thriving cattle farm. Not only that, but they are also upgrading menu offerings and adding live music. Our last stop on this tour will include meal options and a historic tale of a [...]