The Last Crop: Movie Showing & Discussion Panel
NC State James B. Hunt Jr. Library 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, United StatesAn intimate exploration into the lives of small family farmers Jeff and Annie Main of California's Central Valley. Inextricably woven within these organic pioneers' story is their ten-year pursuit to ensure that a farm need not be imperiled at the end of every generation. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Alex Hitt [...]
NC Leadership & Women’s Cattle Handling Workshop
NCSU Butner Beef Cattle Field Lab 8800 Cassam Road, Bahama, NC, United StatesTHIS WORKSHOP IS FULL! To be added to our wait list, please complete this form. (If space opens up, you will be contacted). Come and Have Fun Networking with other Women! The Women’s Cattle Handling program is designed to promote self-confidence for women in the cattle industry by giving them hands-on educational opportunities and cattle [...]
Small Ruminant Workshop
Western NC Regional Livestock Center 474 Stock Dr, Canton, United StatesSmall Ruminant Workshop MAY 19, 2018 WNC Regional Livestock Center KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DR. SCOTT GREINER Extension Beef and Sheep Specialist, Virginia Tech Workshop Agenda 9:30 a.m. Registration 10:00 a.m. Welcome 10:05 a.m. Health and Animal Management 10:50 a.m. Forage and Nutritional Management 11:35 a.m. Break and Sponsor Visit Noon Lunch 1:00 p.m. Coyote/Predator Training [...]
Farm to Fork Picnic
Celebrate local food year-round with three delicious events that benefit beginning farmer programs in North Carolina.
N.C. A&T Small Farms Field Day
NC Agricultural & Technical State University Farm 3136 McConnell Road, Greensboro, NC, United StatesHosted by The Cooperative Extension Program at North Carolina A&T State University, Small Farms Field Day is an annual free event that showcases ongoing agricultural research and demonstration projects.
ReFraming Food: Policy and Poetry
St. Andrews University, Belk Center, Laurinburg NC 1700 Dogwood Mile St,, Laurinburg, NCPlease come out to support high school and college students as they explore food policy through an expression of poetry. There will be a live poetry production, a DJ, a photo exhibition and food! The event is hosted by CEFS' Food Youth Initiative and the NC 10% Campaign's Local Food Ambassador program. The hosts are a [...]
Marketing Local Meat: a Hands-on Intensive for Meat Producers
Forsyth County Extension Center 1450 Fairchild Road, Winston-Salem, NC, United StatesThis workshop is geared toward meat producers who want immediate and practical tips, language, and strategies to effectively sell meat through direct market channels.
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 [...]