2024 NC Choices Carolina Meat Conference

Appalachian State University Boone, NC, United States

The Carolina Meat Conference supports a growing community committed to supporting sustainable food production through fostering regenerative production practices, advancing market opportunities, and increasing customer access to pasture-based meats.

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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SLOW ART TOUR WITH GAIL

August 15 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST   at NorthStar - Church of the Arts, Durham, N.C. REGISTER FOR THE SLOW ART TOUR HERE   

Lunch and Learn: Growing and Maintenance of Common Fall and Winter Crops

Virtual

Join us for a one hour zoom webinar on various gardening topics hosted by Melissa Bell, CEFS Field Research, Education and Outreach Liaison and John Lyttle, Agriculture Extension Agent. When: 12 p.m. -1 p.m., Tuesday, August 20th Where: Zoom Click here to register.

Free

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 [...]

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