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SUMMARY:Forest Farmacy- Twilight Farm Tour: Expanding Your Farm Income with Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Mushrooms can be a powerful way to diversify farm revenue—but success depends on choosing a model that aligns with your farm’s scale\, infrastructure\, and market realities. \nThis hands-on workshop focuses on the business and operational considerations of adding mushrooms to an existing farm. We’ll explore scalable production models\, space and infrastructure requirements\, startup and operating costs\, labor planning\, and how mushrooms can fit into (or strain) your current farm systems. Rather than diving deep into cultivation techniques\, the emphasis is on decision-making: what size system makes sense\, how quickly it can generate income\, and what growth pathways look like over time. \nYou’ll compare different enterprise options—from fresh market sales to value-added products like tinctures—and examine how each impacts long-term scalability. By seeing real-world production systems in action\, you’ll leave with a clear framework for evaluating whether mushrooms are a smart next step for your farm—and how to expand thoughtfully if they are. \nTHIS EVENT INCLUDES A FARM TOUR AND IS FOR FARM BUSINESS OWNERS ONLY!  \nTHE ADDRESS WILL BE SHARED IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL!
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/forest-farmacy-twilight-farm-tour-expanding-your-farm-income-with-mushrooms/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Lauffer - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University & Center for Environmental Farming Systems North Carolina Growing Together Project":MAILTO:lwlauffe@ncsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Considering Agritourism
DESCRIPTION:Considering Agritourism for Your Operation: Definitions\, Activities\, Farm Stays – Beyond the Corn Maze! \nHave you considering adding agritourism to your farm operation? What are some of the activities to consider beyond the corn maze? \nThis answer depends mostly on your farm focus and the skills and activities that are easiest for you to share. \nDo you love to raise chickens? Do you raise fiber animals? Do you have an option for a u-pick? \nWe will discuss these options as well as farm stay options as another farm income opportunity. Bring your questions and concerns to this interactive session. \nPresented by EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems with Laura Lauffer\, EMFS Project Director \nOnline and Free with pre-registration! Registration information available soon! \nCall 828-359-6936 for more information
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/considering-agritourism/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Lauffer - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University & Center for Environmental Farming Systems North Carolina Growing Together Project":MAILTO:lwlauffe@ncsu.edu
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