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 [...]
MeatSuite Marketing and Pricing Webinar Series
VirtualThis winter, NC Choices and Cornell University are offering a webinar series to help your farm maximize profitable sales through MeatSuite.com. The webinars will cover new tools, such as MeatSuite’s Bundle Builder, to help you move inventory and develop bulk bundle boxes that meet your profit goals and target your customers’ needs. Whether you are listed on MeatSuite or just [...]
Lunch and Learn: Regenerative Agriculture
VirtualCEFS and N.C. Cooperative Extension are happy to announce the Lunch & Learn Webinar Series for 2025. Join Melissa Bell, CEFS Field Research, Education, and Outreach Liaison and John Lyttle, Agriculture Extension Agent, as they discuss principles of sustainability, low-chemical farming, and practices related to soil and crop health. When: 12 p.m. -1 p.m., Tuesday, [...]
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 [...]
NC Forage and Grassland Council 2025 Winter Conference
Hickory Metro Convention Center 1960 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC, United StatesThe NCFGC 2025 Winter Conference will be held on February 20 at the Hickory Metro Center. This year's conference will feature local producers highlighting their successful forage systems and forage extension/research going on in our state. Thursday, February 20, 2025 10:00 AM-5:00 PM HICKORY METRO CONVENTION CENTER Download the event flyer. Learn more and register [...]
How to Create a Sell Sheet
Speaker: Jennifer Badger, NC Cooperative Extension, EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems Online Elevate your farm's marketing efforts with our practical and engaging class on creating impactful sell sheets. Designed specifically for farmers, this course will teach you how to develop compelling sell sheets that effectively showcase your products and capture the interest of potential buyers. IN THIS CLASS, YOU [...]
Agritourism Summit
Haywood Community College 185 Freedlander Dr, Clyde, NC, United StatesThis intensive one-day summit is designed for farmers interested in starting or expanding their agritourism ventures. Led by experienced farmers and industry experts, you'll gain valuable insights and practical strategies to attract visitors, diversify your income streams, and create memorable experiences for your guests. Join us to learn more about creating engaging ag-experiences: -On-farm education [...]
Food Truck Boot Camp
2260 Old Mission Rd 2260 Old Mission Rd, Whittier, NC, United StatesThe Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems (EMFS) project and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Division of Commerce will be hosting a Food Truck Boot Camp in Cherokee, NC. This comprehensive training event, scheduled for March 10-13, 2025, is designed to provide aspiring food truck owners and entrepreneurs with knowledge and skills needed to [...]