N.C. A&T Small Farms Week 2023

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 22, 2022) – The countdown has begun for Small Farms Week 2023, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture. The week will feature educational programs, demonstrations and the announcement of the 2023 Small Farmer of the Year.    Small Farms [...]

Lunch and Learn: Common Diseases and Pests of Common Food Crops

Join Melissa Bell: Center for Environmental Farming Systems Research, Outreach and Education and John Lyttle: NC Cooperative Extension, Durham County - Agriculture Agent (Small Farms & Local Foods) for the 4th installment of their Lunch and Learn Webinar series. We will be discussing some pests and pathogens of common NC vegetable crops and options for control. When: 12 p.m. [...]

Small Farm Unit Demonstration & Field Day

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

Join us for a Demonstration and Field Day at the Small Farm Unit. When: Thu, Jul 13, 2023, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pre-Field Day Workshop: Wed, Jul 12, 2023, 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM (***Please note: the Pre-Field Day Workshop on July 12th is sold out. Tickets are still available for the Field Day [...]

Organic Commodities Field Day

Cherry Research Farm 604 Farm Road, Goldsboro, NC, Goldsboro, NC, United States

This in-person event will cover new research on organic sunflower production including variety trials, pest management, nitrogen rate, and plant densities. We will also highlight new work on soy, organic fiber hemp production and more!

Lunch & Learn: Weeds & Management

Virtual

This webinar will cover common agricultural weeds and cultural and organic control of weeds in your garden.

The Role of Underserved Producers in the Bioeconomy

N.C. A&T University Farm Pavilion, 3020 McConnell Road Greensboro, NC 27401 3020 McConnell Road, Greensboro, NC

Join N.C. A&T State University for a groundbreaking conference exploring The Role of Underserved Producers in the Bioeconomy. This event brings together researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities of promoting bioeconomy and strategic development for underserved farmers.

Food Animal Innovation Summit

THE STATEVIEW HOTEL MARRIOTT AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION

The Food Animal Innovation Summit brings together industry and academic leaders in food animal production. This year's Summit will focus on sustainable protein production.

$50 – $350

Farm to Fork in the Garden (Charlotte)

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC

Tickets are now on sale for Farm to Fork Picnic in the Garden! The event will take place at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden on October 1st, 4-7pm.