Events
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Can Your Woods Work for You? Forest Farming Factors
FeaturedSouthwestern Community College Small Business CenterCurious about turning your woodland into a sustainable source of income? This workshop will guide you through the possibilities of forest farming based on your land’s characteristics. Learn how to assess site conditions, navigate legal considerations, and evaluate the profitability of crops like ginseng, mushrooms, and more using sample enterprise budgets. Whether you're a new [...]
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(CANCELLED) CORE In-Between: Indigenous Technology
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems and our CORE Team regret that our CORE website is currently unavailable due to executive orders issued in January 2025. We are sorry to not be able to share this important work. Unfortunately, all CORE events have also been canceled at this time.
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Maximize Farm Production – Farm Tour
FeaturedMarion, North CarolinaVisit Lee's Good Fortune Farm to learn about season extension and a diversified cropping system for maximum production. This tour is targeted to start-up and existing farmers seeking to learn about longer growing seasons and increased income from a richly diversified operation. This event is free and is co-hosted in collaboration with NC Cooperative Extension [...]
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NRCS Forestry Field Day
2113 Coley Forest Pl, Raleigh, NC 27607 2113 Coley Forest Pl, Raleigh, NC 27607NRCS Forestry Field Day | Oct. 18, 8-12pm | Wake County Wildlife Club Forest landowners, contractors, realtors, and land managers wanting to understand NRCS services and funding opportunities are invited to join us for an excellent educational event. October 18, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Wake County Wildlife Club Property Address: 2113 Coley Forest [...]
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Lunch and Learn: Season Extension
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 options for extending the growing seasons of common crops. When: 12 p.m. -1 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Where: Zoom [...]
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Visit Haywood Tourism Development Authority Helps to Grow Your Business
FeaturedHaywood Community College - Regional High Technology Center 112 Industrial Park Dr, 3000 Bldg, Room 3022, Waynesville, NC, United StatesThe Visit Haywood Tourism Development Authority is updating their marketing outreach and they want to support your business in market promotions. Attend this session to learn how to use the support of Visit Haywood to grow your business and attract tourists to your storefront, farm or attraction. Guest speakers from Visit Haywood will share marketing [...]
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MeatSuite Marketing and Pricing Webinar Series (Fall 2025)
VirtualMaximize Your Farm's Profitability This Fall with NC Choices and Cornell University Support local sales. Reach more buyers. Grow your business. Join NC Choices and Cornell University for a fall webinar series designed to help farms increase profitable sales through MeatSuite.com. MeatSuite.com is a free tool for farmers in New York and North Carolina to connect with local customers [...]
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Soil Sampling for Routine Nutrient Analysis
Plant Sciences Building Plant Sciences Building, NC State University, 840 Oval Drive, Raleigh, NC, United StatesJoin Melissa Bell from the Center for Environmental Farming Systems and John Lyttle, NC Cooperative Extension, Durham County – Agriculture Agent (Small Farms & Local Foods) for an in-person Soil Sampling for Routine Nutrient Analysis event: When: Tuesday, October 28th, 10 am - 12 pm Where: NC State Plant Sciences Building, 840 Oval Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606 Learn why it is [...]
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Small Ruminant Marketing Workshop
Orange County Center NC Cooperative Extension 306-E Revere Rd, Hillsborough, NC, United StatesJoin us to learn more about the different marketing avenues available for small ruminant producers. When: Wednesday, October 29th, 1 pm - 5 pm Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension- Orange County Center, 1020 U.S. 70 #suite 130 Hillsborough, NC 27278 This workshop will focus on navigating the different marketing strategies for small ruminants and products. We [...]
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From Field to File: Boosting Farm Success Through Better Record keeping
FeaturedOnline via ZoomHosted by Jennifer Badger, EMFS Agribusiness Agent Strong records make strong farms. In this class, you'll learn how to keep clear, useful records that help you plan better, cut costs, and increase profits. This workshop will guide you through simple steps to track your farm activities, finances, and yields—putting you in control of your farm’s [...]
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