Piedmont Grown Conference: Increasing Farm Profitability Through Efficiency, Diversified Markets, & Unique Branding
NC State James B. Hunt Jr. Library 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, United StatesPiedmont Grown, a certification program that identifies and promotes farm products grown, raised, and made in North Carolina’s Piedmont region, is holding its fifth annual conference on Thursday, March 10 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Hunt Library on NC State’s Centennial Campus, Raleigh. Join farmers, buyers, researchers, and eaters to celebrate local food and support farmers in their goal to grow the Piedmont Grown brand, increase efficiency, and expand sales.
Documentary Film Screening – The Last Barn Dance
D. H. Hill Library 2 W Broughton Dr, Raleigh, NC, United StatesTo commemorate National Agriculture Day, join us for a screening of The Last Barn Dance, which chronicles dairy farmer Randy Lewis’ fight to save his business in an economy that has decimated most other family farms in Alamance County. (Runtime 30 minutes). Jason Arthurs, director and producer, Randy Lewis, the farmer highlighted in the film, and John Day, military partnership coordinator for NC Growing Together, will be on hand for a post-screening discussion.
2016 Small Farms Week
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State UniversityThe Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T observes a milestone anniversary this year, with the 30th Annual Small Farms Week (SFW) celebration, scheduled for March 20-26, 2016. Public help and input are needed to make it the most notable ever celebration of small-scale agriculture and institutional pride. Supporters are asked to donate to two food [...]
Adding Value to Local Food – Lunch and Learn Webinar
The demand for local food has risen over the last decade; however, a growing number of consumers also want more convenience built into their local food choices – flavorful options that are less perishable than farm-fresh products and require minimal preparation at home. This program will introduce Extension educators and small-business owners to general principles for successfully creating further-processed foods and where to find specific guidance at each developmental stage.
Postharvest Handling for Enhanced Shelf Life Workshop – Henderson County
Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC, United StatesYou must pay by either Check or Credit Card within SEVEN days of regisrtation to secure your spot. The economic success of fruit and vegetable production is highly dependent on postharvest quality preservation. When marketing fresh fruits and vegetables, understanding the processes affecting product quality during storage and transportation is essential in obtaining a premium [...]
Postharvest Handling for Enhanced Shelf Life Workshop – Durham County
Bull City Cool Food Hub 902 N Mangum Street, Durham, NC, United StatesYou must pay by either Check or Credit Card within SEVEN days of registration to secure your spot. The economic success of fruit and vegetable production is highly dependent on postharvest quality preservation. When marketing fresh fruits and vegetables, understanding the processes affecting product quality during storage and transportation is essential in obtaining a premium [...]
Good Agricultural Practices One-Day Workshop: Navigating the USDA GAP Audit
Summerfield Farms 3203 Pleasant Ridge Road, Summerfield, NC, United StatesNorth Carolina State University and North Carolina Cooperative Extension are partnering with the Center for Environmental Farming Systems/North Carolina Growing Together Project (CEFS/NCGT) and Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) to deliver workshops across the state with the aim of providing farmers with the tools to reduce food safety risks and meet market requirements. The Navigating [...]
Aquaponics Farm Tour (For Extension Educators)
Lucky Clays Fresh 40120 Old Cottonville Rd, Norwood, NC, United States* Please note, this workshop is reserved for Extension Educators only. * Are you hearing a buzz about aquaponics in your county? Across the country, including in North Carolina, there is growing interest in this alternative farming technique. According to the Aquaponics Association, a membership association whose mission is to promote aquaponics, “Aquaponics is a [...]
Pasture Porkshop
Pork Demonstration Registration Information: Due to limited space, the first 25 PAID registrants receive a spot in the pork demonstration class. All other registrants will be put on a wait list and be notified if a spot becomes available. This all-level seminar, presented by NC Choices and NC Cooperative Extension, is geared toward NC pastured [...]
Farm to Fork 2016
Multiple Venues - see description NC, United StatesFarm to Fork 2016 Celebrating local food and local farms Please join us for an amazing weekend celebrating our region's rich bounty of local foods and honoring the skillful farmers and chefs who artfully produce and prepare them! 2016 Weekend Schedule FRIDAY June 3rd 6 PM | Sustainable Supper & Square Dance Haw River Ballroom, [...]