Chainsaw Safety & Natural Disaster Preparedness
8800 Cassam Road Bahama, NC 27503 8800 Cassam Road, Bahama, NCThis hands-on workshop will equip producers with the knowledge and skills of chainsaw safety and farm natural disaster preparedness. The goal of this workshop is to equip new and beginning producers with the knowledge and skills to efficiently manage input costs through proper fence building, protect themselves by preventing injury through safety awareness. You will [...]
Farm to Fork in the Garden (Charlotte)
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NCTickets are now on sale for Farm to Fork in the Garden! The event will take place at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden on September 29, 4-7pm, with a stellar lineup of over 30 chef & farmer pairings, plus many of the finest Carolina distillers, vintners, and brewers. Chefs will be teamed up with a farmer or [...]
Planning for Farm Succession Transitions
Transitions are vulnerable times for farms and failing to plan for farm transitions can leave farms at risk of forced sales due to family conflict or nursing home recovery costs. Join us for a succession planning workshop to learn more about common challenges that farmers and landowners face when transitioning the farm to the next [...]
2024 Farm to ECE Institute (CANCELLED)
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College 340 Victoria, Asheville, NCWelcome Dinner: Friday, October 4, 2024 Institute: Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 8:30am-4:00pm Location: Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College, 340 Victoria, Asheville, NC 28801 Registration: Click here to register Attend the Institute to... - Network with Farm to ECE leaders and continue growing our movement in NC! - Better understand the importance of community outreach, collaboration, and [...]
Grant Writing for Growers and Food Entrepreneurs
Grants can be successful methods for accessing capital for new or existing farm or food businesses, but it can be a challenge to know where to start. This workshop will walk you through the process of finding the right grants for your business, provide tools for writing successful grant applications, and explore grant strategies to [...]
In-Between: Water is Life
Please join the In-Between session. The topic will be: “Water is Life”. The invite to the meeting will be sent via email to past participants of CORE Racial Equity learning opportunities. If you would like to be added to the list, please contact CEFSCORE_INFO@NCSU.EDU. ________________________________ In Between sessions are our community of practice. We invite [...]
Lunch and Learn: Maintaining and Improving your Soil’s Health — Use of Cover Crops and Crop Rotation on any Scale
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, October 22nd Where: Zoom Click here to register.
So, You Want to Start a Farm…Now What?
Are you thinking about starting a farm and feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions? This one-half day workshop can help. It is designed to assist new and aspiring farmers in taking the first steps in thinking through farm start-up (whether you already have land access or not). Thoughtfully defining your goals and strategy before you [...]
AgriBusiness Series: Agri-Tourism
Have you wondered about adding agri-tourism to your farm operations or starting a new agri-tourism venture? Come to this introductory session to learn about the basic considerations and regulations before you launch your operation. Laura Lauffer has been working at NCSU and agri-tourism operators to build and promote agri-tourism throughout the region. Learn about local [...]
SO You Bought a Farm- now what?
So you're thinking about starting a farm but feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions. This ½ day workshop can help. It is designed to assist new and aspiring farmers in taking the first steps in thinking through farm start-ups (whether you already have land access or not). Thoughtfully defining your goals and strategy before you [...]