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SUMMARY:Twilight Farm Tour: Stonewall Bakery/Fields of Happiness - Swannanoa\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Boost Your Farm’s Bottom Line: Diversify for New Revenue Streams! \nIs your farm relying on a single source of income? In today’s dynamic agricultural landscape\, diversification is key to resilience and growth. Join us and the folks at Stonewall Bakery/Fields of Happiness in Swannanoa for an insightful seminar and tour designed to help you unlock your farm’s full potential. Attendees will share innovative ways to generate additional revenue streams. Participants will also learn more about Stonewall Bakery’s diversified operation which will help: \n• Identify untapped opportunities on your farm\, from agritourism and direct-to-consumer sales to value-added products and niche crops. \n• Develop a personalized diversification plan that aligns with your resources\, passions\, and market demands. \n• Navigate the challenges and maximize the benefits of expanding your farm’s offerings. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to cultivate new income streams and secure a more prosperous future for your farm. \nTHIS EVENT INCLUDES A FARM TOUR AND IS FOR FARM BUSINESS OWNERS ONLY!  \nTHE ADDRESS WILL BE SHARED IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL! \nCall 828-398-7951 for more information or follow the link to register.
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/twilight-farm-tour-stonewall-bakery-fields-of-happiness-swannanoa-nc/
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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:Twilight Farm Tour: Hidden Hollow Hemp Farm - Making Small Farms Profitable Through Adaptability
DESCRIPTION:Hidden Hollow Hemp & Herb Farm is a small mountain farming operation that is adapting and diversifying its income stream and growing techniques to include agritourism\, herbalism and regenerative farming. The aim is to tap into not only season extension and efficiency\, but shifting to growing on steep\, heavily wooded slopes with minimal forest disruption and chemical input. Come join this tour to learn about this farm’s pivots to increase production and diversify its income stream. \nThis is a tour for farmers seeking to diversify farm income and consider market expansion for existing products. It is limited to owners of working farms. \nDetails: \n\nThe farm tour of Hidden Hollow Hemp & Herb Farm takes place on Wednesday\, April 29 from 5:30pm-7pm\nLocation: Swain County\nThere is no fee for this tour\nLimited Space – register early!\n\nSpecial note: the address will be shared with you once you register. \nSpeaker(s): Frank Ellington\, Owner\, Hidden Hollow Hemp & Herb Farm
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/making-small-farms-profitable-through-adaptability/
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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:Twilight Farms Tours: Mighty Gnome Market Garden
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Farms Tours\nJoin EMFS\, and the Haywood Community College Small Business Center as we meet two Haywood farmers with Unique Market and Production Practices. \nPlease note that farm tours are open only to owners of currently operating farms. Space is limited\, and pre-registration is required. \n  \n____________________________________________________________________________________________________\nMighty Gnome Market Garden\nThis farm plans its CSA from the ground up—literally. A detailed crop plan guides planting schedules and quantities to keep shares balanced and consistent. By coordinating with a local Food Hub\, they find markets for surplus produce\, reducing waste and strengthening their farm’s overall profitability. Attendees will be introduced to record keeping and crop planning practices\, improving market planning and decision-making for increased profits. \nDETAILS\n\nThe farm tour of Mighty Gnome Market Garden takes place 5:30 to 7:00 PM.\nThere is no charge for the farm visit.\nLimited space; register early!\n\nSpecial Note: The address will be shared with you once you register.
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/twilight-farms-tours-mighty-gnome-market-garden/
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