Agroecology On-Farm Dinner
NC State Agroecology Education Farm 4400 Mid Pines Road, Raleigh, NC, United StatesA delicious way to support the NC State Agroecology Education Farm! Take a self-guided tour of our working farm, be a part of the dedication of the brand new postharvest teaching pavilion, and enjoy live music before sitting down to a delicious dinner highlighting seasonal, sustainably-grown farm produce. NC State brewed beer will be on [...]
Film Screening: Look & See – A Portrait of Wendell Berry
NC State James B. Hunt Jr. Library 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, United StatesLOOK AND SEE is a cinematic portrait of the changing landscapes and shifting values of rural America in the era of industrial agriculture, as seen through the mind’s eye of writer, farmer, and activist, Wendell Berry. The first documentary about Berry, undoubtedly one of America’s most significant living writers (see “About Wendell Berry” below), LOOK AND [...]
Organic Business Planning Workshop for Extension Agents
*** Must be an Extension Agent, Specialist or other Ag. Professional to attend these trainings. *** Dates: January 29, 2018 Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm Location: Catawba County Cooperative Extension Office Registration Fee: $25 --------------------------------------------------- Dates: January 30, 2018 Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm Location: Wake County Cooperative Extension Office Registration Fee: $25 Register Online: http://go.ncsu.edu/organic-business-planning Pay Registration [...]
Growing Shiitake Mushrooms
Cherry Research Farm 604 Farm Road, Goldsboro, NC, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesThis FREE workshop is targeting county Extension Agents and other county professionals involved in agriculture and natural resources. The workshop will cover all aspects of Shiitake Mushroom Production and include “hands-on” experience where participants will inoculate logs provided by NCA&T. For safety purposes, each participant will need to provide work gloves. Free lunch will be [...]
Hands-On Blueberry Pruning Workshop
CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesJoin us for a short classroom presentation on pruning blueberry bushes led by Research Specialist Bill Cline. From there we’ll travel a short distance to the Small Farm Unit for a pruning demonstration! Please bring hand pruners and dress appropriately for outdoor demonstration. Space is limited to the first 25 paid registrants. Pre-registration is required. [...]
Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
NC State Fairgrounds -- Martin Building 4281 TRINITY RD. (GATE 9), Raleigh, NC, United StatesToxic tall fescue reduces livestock weight gains and lowers reproductive performance. This one day workshop will give you the tools and information needed to remove toxic tall fescue and replace it with novel tall fescue varieties. Speakers include local producers, company representatives and researchers from across the country. Topics Include: Fescue Toxicosis: Symptoms and Causes [...]
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 [...]