Farm to Fork in the Garden (Charlotte)
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NCFarm to Fork is Coming to Charlotte! After over a decade of hosting this event in the Triangle, we are excited to bring this local food celebration to the Charlotte area. Farm to Fork in the Garden will have a lineup of some of our best culinary professionals and amazing farms. Enjoy over 20 different [...]
Introduction to Beekeeping Workshop
CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesUPDATE 10/15/2018: The Introduction to Beekeeping Workshop originally scheduled for September 12 and postponed due to Hurricane Florence has been rescheduled for October 24. This half-day workshop for farmers and agents focuses on learning the basics of beekeeping. This workshop will include instruction and the opportunity to view materials, products, and techniques utilized [...]
Pop-up Dinner Featuring Jacob Boehm of Snap Pea Underground & Catering
Farm to Fork 2018: Celebrate Local Food Year-Round! UPDATE 9/26/2018: The Pop-Up Dinner on September 16 was postponed due to Hurricane Florence and has been rescheduled for November 4. Sunday, November 4: Pop-up Dinner Featuring Jacob Boehm of Snap Pea Underground & Catering | 5:30 - 9 pm We'll reconvene on November 4 [...]
Celebration of Southern Food with John T. Edge
Farm to Fork 2018: Celebrate Local Food Year-Round! Thursday, December 6: Celebration of Southern Food with John T. Edge at Lavender Oaks Farm |6 - 9 pm UPDATE: Previously sold out, 20 additional tickets have been released for this event. They are sure to go quickly so get yours now! On December 6, we'll present our [...]
Hands-on Blueberry Pruning
CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesJoin us for a classroom presentation on pruning blueberry bushes led by NC Cooperative Extension Specialist Bill Cline. From there we’ll travel a short distance to the Small Farm Unit at CEFS' Field Research, Education, and Outreach Facility at Cherry Research Farm for pruning demonstration and practice! Please bring loppers and dress appropriately for outdoor [...]
Financial Analysis and Budget Planning for Small Farmers
Orange County Center NC Cooperative Extension 306-E Revere Rd, Hillsborough, NC, United StatesThis workshop offers participants a simple and easy-to-use record keeping system and farm financial analysis using Excel. Dr. Kathleen Liang will work through record keeping categories, depreciation, insurance, loan payment, monthly expense and income forecast, monthly cash flow statement, monthly income statement, and link all information to a farm balance sheet. Leeanna Bunch and Matt [...]
Agroecology Education Farm Spring Farm Tour
NC State Agroecology Education Farm 4400 Mid Pines Road, Raleigh, NC, United StatesCome visit the farm and see all that we have planned for 2019! If you are interested in bringing a class or group to the farm, this is a great time to see what we have to offer. Please wear weather appropriate clothes and closed toe shoes. If it is raining we will reschedule [...]
33rd Annual N.C. A&T Small Farms Week
NC Agricultural & Technical State University 1601 E. Market St, Greensboro, NC, United StatesSmall Farms Week, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture, kicks off March 25 with the theme “Deep Roots, Bright Future.” Small farms make a major contribution to the state’s $84 billion agriculture industry, but that’s not all. They support public health by providing fresh, local food, and they help [...]
Innovative Hand Tool Workshop
CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesJoin Small Farm Unit staff Leeanna Bunch and Matt Ball, and Johnny’s Selected Seeds representative Blake Thaxton for a workshop using innovative hand tools in the field. Small scale mixed annual vegetable producers will have a chance to view these tools and try them out in person. Tools that will be showcased include: silage tarps, [...]
Innovative Hand Tool Workshop @ Fair Share Farm
Fair Share Farm 3868 Transou Rd, Pfafftown, NCJoin Small Farm Unit staff Leeanna Bunch and Matt Ball, NC Cooperative Extension agent Mary Jac Brennan, and Fair Share Farm owners Emma Hendel and Elliot Seldner for a workshop using innovative hand tools in the field. Small scale mixed annual vegetable producers will have a chance to view these tools and try them out [...]