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SUMMARY:Twilight Farm Tour - Shipley Farms
DESCRIPTION:From Farm to Experience: Building Agritourism Success\nDiscover how agritourism can transform your farm into a thriving\, diversified business. \nShipley Farms\, a 153-year-old family farm in the Western North Carolina mountains\, has evolved from a legacy of Hereford cattle\, sheep\, and tobacco into a modern\, value-added operation centered on their Signature Beef brand. Since 2014\, the family has successfully integrated tours\, events\, hospitality\, and lodging to support their brand and generate supplemental income. In this unique workshop\, participants will join one of Shipley Farms’ standard tours and experience agritourism in action. \nThe tour will be followed by an open\, candid discussion covering what’s worked\, what hasn’t\, and key lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand\, this session offers practical insights and real-world inspiration to help you grow your own agritourism venture. \nSpeaker: Gray Shipley\, Shipley Farms \nThis workshop will be held at Shipley Farms located at 1699 Linville Creek Road\, Vilas\, North Carolina – look for signs for parking and farm store
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/twilight-farm-tour-shipley-farms/
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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:Farmers Market & Farm Stand Marketing Strategies (online)
DESCRIPTION:This class\, led by Watauga County Farmers’ Market Director Michelle Smith\, will explore how to attract attention in a sea of tents and tables and keep shoppers coming back week after week. This will be a great session for any market vendor to assess their own booth and optimize their set up for the remainder of the selling season. \n\nTurn market shoppers into loyal customers\nLearn how to attract attention\nEngage customers at your booth and beyond\nKeep them coming back week after week\n\nOnline and free!
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/farmers-market-farm-stand-marketing-strategies-online/
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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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