Workshops
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 [...]
Using High Tunnels for Season Extension: Introduction & Special Topics
Cabarrus County Cooperative Extension Office 715 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord, NC, United StatesUsing High Tunnels for Season Extension: Introduction & Special Topics Register Online: http://go.ncsu.edu/season-extension-3-27 *** Note: You must complete the above registration form before you can pay with a credit card. *** Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Registration Payment Option: Credit Cards: CEFS can now accept credit cards for your registration fees. Follow this link to the [...]
Using High Tunnels for Season Extension: Introduction & Special Topics
NC Agricultural & Technical State University 1601 E. Market St, Greensboro, NC, United StatesUsing High Tunnels for Season Extension: Introduction & Special Topics Register Online: Registration is now closed *** Note: You must complete the above registration form before you can pay with a credit card. *** Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Registration Payment Option: Credit Cards: CEFS can now accept credit cards for your registration fees. Visit our credit card [...]
Pastured Pork and Poultry Walk, Demonstration, and Intensive for Beginning Farmers
Warren Wilson College Farm South Lane, Swannanoa, NC, United StatesPastured Pork and Poultry Walk, Demonstration, and Intensive for Beginning Farmers Date: Thursday, April 20, 2017 Register Online: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED *** Note: You must complete the above registration form before you can pay with a credit card. *** Registration Deadline: April 10, 2017 Registration Fee: $30 General Public/$10 Students (must show ID at door) Registration Payment Option: https://commerce.cashnet.com/NCSUCEFS?ITEMCODE=CALS2-PPP [...]
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 [...]
Hands-On Blueberry Pruning Workshop
CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesJoin us for a short classroom presentation on pruning blueberry bushes led by Research Specialist Bill Cline. From there we’ll travel a short distance to the Small Farm Unit for a pruning demonstration! Please bring hand pruners and dress appropriately for outdoor demonstration. Space is limited to the first 25 paid registrants. Pre-registration is required. [...]
NC Leadership & Women’s Cattle Handling Workshop
NCSU Butner Beef Cattle Field Lab 8800 Cassam Road, Bahama, NC, United StatesTHIS WORKSHOP IS FULL! To be added to our wait list, please complete this form. (If space opens up, you will be contacted). Come and Have Fun Networking with other Women! The Women’s Cattle Handling program is designed to promote self-confidence for women in the cattle industry by giving them hands-on educational opportunities and cattle [...]
N.C. A&T Small Farms Field Day
NC Agricultural & Technical State University Farm 3136 McConnell Road, Greensboro, NC, United StatesHosted by The Cooperative Extension Program at North Carolina A&T State University, Small Farms Field Day is an annual free event that showcases ongoing agricultural research and demonstration projects.
Marketing Local Meat: a Hands-on Intensive for Meat Producers
Forsyth County Extension Center 1450 Fairchild Road, Winston-Salem, NC, United StatesThis workshop is geared toward meat producers who want immediate and practical tips, language, and strategies to effectively sell meat through direct market channels.