Fresh Produce Food Safety
Cherry Hospital Conference Center Montgomery Drive, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesFood safety is more and more of an issue in the world of fresh produce, but most laws and guidance are geared towards large-scale farms. This workshop is designed with the small-scale producer in mind. What food safety risks are present on small farms? What are the most efficient ways to mitigate those risks? What [...]
Organic Commodities Field Day
Cunningham Research Station in Kinston 200 Cunningham Rd, Kinston, NC, United StatesThe NC State University Organic Working Group will be holding the Organic Commodities Field Day on July 22nd at the Cunningham Research Station in Kinston, NC. This half-day event will include research updates, equipment demonstrations, and information sessions pertinent to North Carolina's growing organic commodity sector. Specific topics will include the development of conservation tillage [...]
Silvopasture Field Day
Cherry Hospital Conference Center Montgomery Drive, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Silvopasture, the intentional practice of integrating forages, animals and trees, is one type of agroforestry with potential to improve ecosystem responses and provide multiple sources of farm income. Are you interested in successfully transitioning or starting a silvopasture system? Join us for a workshop, field day, and on-farm instruction including [...]
Farm to Fork Annual Sustainable Agriculture Lecture with Dr. Monica White
Lavender Oaks Farm 3833 Millard Whitley Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesTICKETS ON SALE NOW! Annual Sustainable Agriculture Lecture with Dr. Monica White at Lavender Oaks Farm in Chapel Hill Thursday, September 5 | 5:30 - 9 pm (lecture begins promptly at 6 pm) Dr. Monica M. White is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Justice at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is the President of the [...]
NC Farm to School Summit 2019
Raleigh Convention Center 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesRegister Now! To register and for details, visit www.farmtoschoolcoalitionnc.org/summit Early Bird registration prices through August 23! Registration closes September 6. Farm to School SUMMIT | Friday September 20, 2019 cost: $35, including lunch location: Raleigh Convention Center Pre-Summit workshops and field trips | Thursday September 19, 2019 ten offerings: farms/school sites/teacher trainings/racial equity training location: [...]
2019 Carolina Meat Conference: The Future of Local Meat
Marriott Charlotte City Center 100 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC, United StatesThis conference supports a growing community committed to advancing market opportunities and increasing customer access to pasture-based meats. Attendees can expect more than twenty innovative class sessions on diverse topics, butchery demos, special technical tracks for professionals, and many opportunities for social networking. Register and find out more information at carolinameatconference.com
Region A Agricultural Opportunities Webinar: Food System Assessment
Region A Agricultural Opportunities Webinar: Food System Assessment Through Empowering Mountain Food Systems, the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) has completed a regional agriculture assessment focusing on local food infrastructure, agritourism,training, marketing and production opportunities. ASAP interviewed numerous local stakeholders, compiled recent census data and included market assessments in the report. The report will serve [...]
Is your Farm Covered by the Produce Safety Rule?
Service Building at the CEFS Field Research, Education, and Outreach Facility at Cherry Research Farm 604 Farm Road, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesFarmers need to protect customers when they purchase fresh produce from farms. Most food contamination happens early in the production cycle. This workshop will share information about the FDA produce safety rules, and demonstrate proper procedures to follow these rules. This workshop will provide a guide for farmers to plan and respond to food safety [...]
Clay County Cooperative Extension Center Hemp Symposium
Clay County Cooperative Extension Center 25 Riverside Circle STE 2, Hayesville, NC, United StatesRegistration is required! Call or come by the Clay County Cooperative Extension Center to register and pay your $20.00 per person registration fee. The Class is limited to 70 participants. Topics: What you need to know to grow hemp in NC Budget and economics Grower panel
EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems Information Session
Tri-County Small Business Center 2145 Airport Road, Marble, NC, United StatesWe invite you to join us for a morning of networking, coffee and an informative session as we dig into the EmPOWERING Mountain Food Systems initiative. Learn more about EMFS opportunities for your farm and food business and catch up with fellow agribusiness and resource providers at the same time. This event is FREE, however [...]