EmPOWERing Growth in Agribusiness

Haywood Community Public Services Building 18 Armory Dr 9000 Building, Clyde, NC, United States

Experience a on- day conference developed by agribusinesses for agribusinesses. The Agribusiness Summit has been cultivated through the collaboration of Western North Carolina Agriculture Resource Providers and the Haywood Community College Small Business Center. The summit is sponsored by Carolina Farm Credit. One of the sessions HCC will be hosting is value added production led [...]

High Tunnel Workshop Training

Service Building at the CEFS Field Research, Education, and Outreach Facility at Cherry Research Farm 604 Farm Road, Goldsboro, NC, United States

Join us for a 2-day workshop on High Tunnels! THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT High tunnels are low-tech, low-cost tools that allow growers to extend the growing season of vegetables and small fruit crops, potentially increasing market opportunities and farm profits. DATES: January 14-15, 2020 TIMES & TOPICS: Day 1: January 14th @ 12pm-4pm (Intro [...]

$20

How to Make More Money on the Farm

Tri-County Small Business Center 2145 Airport Road, Marble, NC, United States

This workshop focuses on increasing farm income through developing better business skills and by utilizing the resources of the EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems Program and the Small Business Centers. *This workshop is FREE. AGENDA: • Introduction to the EmPOWERing Mountain Food System Program and the Small Business Center • How to Submit a Successful Loan [...]

Free

How to Make More Money on the Farm

Haywood Community College - Regional High Technology Center 112 Industrial Park Dr, 3000 Bldg, Room 3022, Waynesville, NC, United States

This workshop focuses on increasing farm income through developing better business skills and by utilizing the resources of the Empowering Mountain Food Systems Program and the Small business Centers. This workshop is FREE. AGENDA: • Introduction to the Empowering Mountain Food System Program and the Small Business Center • How to Submit a Successful Loan [...]

How to Make Money on the Farm

Southwestern Community College 447 College Drive, Sylva, NC, United States

EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems is a three year project working in the region to support the growth of food and farming businesses. This workshop will introduce participants to sources of income from the grant and for farm operations. Agenda ● Introduction to the Empowering Mountain Food System Program and the Small Business Centers. EMFS is [...]

Free

Flame Weeding Demonstration

Cherry Research Farm 604 Farm Road, Goldsboro, NC, Goldsboro, NC, United States

Flame Weeding Demonstration in Collaboration with Earth and Sky Solutions   Monday, March 2, 2020 10 am to 12 pm NC A&T Research Farm 3136 McConnell Road, Greensboro, NC   Tuesday, March 3, 2020 10 am to 12 pm Cherry Research Farm 604 Farm Road, Goldsboro, NC   Please register by February 28, 2020 with Ms. [...]

The Business of Meat Production

Union County Cooperative Extension Office 3230 Presson Road, Monroe, NC, United States

The Business of Meat Production: Meat Suite and Other Business Planning Tools for Meat Producers Workshop hosted by Union County Cooperative Extension & NC Choices Union County Cooperative Extension Office | 3230 Presson Road, Monroe, NC | Directions 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch included! This session is designed for Cooperative Extension agents and Small [...]

North Carolina Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop 2020

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church 11020 NC Hwy. 801, Mt. Ulla, United States

Toxic tall fescue reduces livestock weight gains and lowers reproductive performance. This one day workshop will give you the tools and information needed to remove toxic tall fescue and replace it with novel tall fescue varieties.

$65 – $80

How to Create a Free On-Line Store for Your Farm

How to Create a Free On-Line Store for Your Farm Tue, March 31, 2020 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Learn to create a basic on-line store for your farm that will allow you to accept pre-orders and receive payment for pick-up.

Facilitating Virtually #2 – Using Agendas for Action

Facilitating Virtually #2 - Using Agendas for Action   Thursday, April 2, 12:30 - 2:00pm Register here: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/655225541 Topics include:        Using agendas as a tool for action, tips for design and sequence       Co-facilitator tips       Using zoom breakout rooms for more input and discussion   If you [...]