AgriBusiness Series: Processing Food for Consumer Sales – What You Need to Know
This session will cover retail firms, low and high-risk value-added foods, commercial facilities, shared-use facilities, and home processing. Topics include regulations and requirements for low-risk foods, specialized and advanced high-risk food manufacturing, supplements, and the latest on CBD. Susan Parrish, NCDA has been working in the regulatory space for 20 years, helping food businesses stay [...]
In-Between: Holding Space – Embodying our Values (CANCELLED)
*This event has been cancelled* Please join the In-Between session led by Abbey Piner with community partner Chloe Moore. The topic will be: “Holding Space - Embodying our Values”. The invite to the meeting will be sent via email to past participants of CORE Racial Equity learning opportunities. If you would like to be added [...]
Your Land, Your Legacy: Transition and Estate Planning for Your Farm
Transitions are vulnerable times for farms and failing to plan for farm transitions can leave farms at risk of forced sales due to family conflict or nursing home recovery costs. Join us for a legacy planning workshop to learn more about common challenges that farmers and landowners face when transitioning the farm to the next [...]
Your Land, Your Legacy: Transition and Estate Planning for Your Farm
Southwestern Community College - Jackson Campus 447 College Dr, Sylva, Sylva, NC, United StatesTransitions are vulnerable times for farms and failing to plan for farm transitions can leave farms at risk of forced sales due to family conflict or nursing home recovery costs. Join us for a legacy planning workshop to learn more about common challenges that farmers and landowners face when transitioning the farm to the next [...]
So You Want to Start a Farm…Now What?
Are you thinking about starting a farm and feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions? This one-half day workshop can help. It is designed to assist new and aspiring farmers in taking the first steps in thinking through farm start-up (whether you already have land access or not). Thoughtfully defining your goals and strategy before you [...]
Fresh Produce Regulations – What You Need to Know
This presentation will provide an overview of food safety regulations and GAP certifications that are often needed when growing, harvesting, packing, and holding fresh fruits and vegetables. Area specialized agent for food safety, Elena Rogers, will discuss practices that all farms should consider following in order to minimize the risk of microbial contamination during the [...]
Lunch and Learn: Season Extension and Indoor Production — A Look at DIY High Tunnels and Caterpillar Tunnels
VirtualJoin 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, December 17th Where: Zoom Click here to register.
Creating a Marketable LLC for Farm Businesses
Haywood Community College - Regional High Technology Center 112 Industrial Park Dr, 3000 Bldg, Room 3022, Waynesville, NC, United StatesSpeaker: Jennifer Badger, NC Cooperative Extension, Empowering Mountain Food Systems (EMFS) Join us for this essential course designed to help farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs establish a strong foundation for their ventures. Whether you are starting a new farm or looking to optimize your existing operations, this class will guide you through the process of forming a Limited [...]
Lunch and Learn: Regenerative Agriculture
VirtualCEFS and N.C. Cooperative Extension are happy to announce the Lunch & Learn Webinar Series for 2025. Join us for a one hour zoom webinar on regenerative agriculture 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, February 18, 2025 Where: [...]
Compiling Quarterly Reports
Haywood Community College - Regional High Technology Center 112 Industrial Park Dr, 3000 Bldg, Room 3022, Waynesville, NC, United StatesSpeaker: Jennifer Badger, NC Cooperative Extension, EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems In today’s fast-paced business environment, understanding your financial landscape is crucial for informed decision-making. This comprehensive course, "Compiling Quarterly Reports," equips you with the skills to organize data effectively, analyze your business performance, and forecast for future success. TOPICS COVERED: Organizing Data: Learn best practices [...]