AgriTourism for Working Farms Tours: Tour One – Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa

Tour One - Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa Learn how this unique pork production farm pivoted during Covid to add a unique glamping and camping operation on the Pigeon River. In 2021 they diversified into agritourism by offering primitive camping and farm tours. Pork sales soared along with a consistent stream of revenue. DETAILS The farm tour [...]

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AgriTourism for Working Farms Tours: Tour Two – Sustainabillies

Tour Two - Sustainabillies This vibrant farm grows organic produce and herbs and is also home to a forge and classroom space. Come see how this busy family integrates educational programming into their dynamic income stream. DETAILS The farm tour of Sustainabillies takes place 5:30 to 7:30 PM. There is no charge for the farm [...]

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SLOW ART TOUR WITH GAIL

August 15 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST   at NorthStar - Church of the Arts, Durham, N.C. REGISTER FOR THE SLOW ART TOUR HERE   

Lunch and Learn: Growing and Maintenance of Common Fall and Winter Crops

Virtual

Join 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, August 20th Where: Zoom Click here to register.

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AgriTourism for Working Farms Tours: Tour Three – KT’s Orchard

Tour Three - KT's Orchard KT and her family own a thriving orchard and honey business. The pick-your-own berry and apple operations add significant revenue along with KT’s farm store. Come with closed toe shoes and be ready to have a romp and shop! DETAILS The farm tour of KT's Orchard takes place 5:30 to [...]

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AgriTourism for Working Farms Tours: Tour Four – Jehovah Rah Farm

Tour Four - Jehovah Rah Farm First stop of two: This livestock farm offers a unique experience for Airbnb customers. Visitors stay in an authentic mountain cabin complete with a working loom for clients to make their own fiber rug! The owners allow visitors to sit and watch what is happening on the farm or actively [...]

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AgriTourism for Working Farms Tours: Tour Five – Ferguson’s Supply and Glamping

Tour Five - Ferguson's Supply and Glamping Second stop of two: Ferguson’s Supply is adding glamping and an event venue to this 100-year thriving cattle farm. Not only that, but they are also upgrading menu offerings and adding live music. Our last stop on this tour will include meal options and a historic tale of a [...]

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Silvopasture Tours, North Carolina

Join us on September 5, 2024, to visit a beef / tall fescue / pine silvopasture in Burgaw, North Carolina and on September 6, 2024, to visit a beef / native-warm season grasses / pine and cherry bark oak silvopasture at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Space limited to [...]