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 [...]
Celebration of Southern Food with John T. Edge
Farm to Fork 2018: Celebrate Local Food Year-Round! Thursday, December 6: Celebration of Southern Food with John T. Edge at Lavender Oaks Farm |6 - 9 pm UPDATE: Previously sold out, 20 additional tickets have been released for this event. They are sure to go quickly so get yours now! On December 6, we'll present our [...]
Hands-on Blueberry Pruning
CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesJoin us for a classroom presentation on pruning blueberry bushes led by NC Cooperative Extension Specialist Bill Cline. From there we’ll travel a short distance to the Small Farm Unit at CEFS' Field Research, Education, and Outreach Facility at Cherry Research Farm for pruning demonstration and practice! Please bring loppers and dress appropriately for outdoor [...]
Financial Analysis and Budget Planning for Small Farmers
Orange County Center NC Cooperative Extension 306-E Revere Rd, Hillsborough, NC, United StatesThis workshop offers participants a simple and easy-to-use record keeping system and farm financial analysis using Excel. Dr. Kathleen Liang will work through record keeping categories, depreciation, insurance, loan payment, monthly expense and income forecast, monthly cash flow statement, monthly income statement, and link all information to a farm balance sheet. Leeanna Bunch and Matt [...]