Join farm leaders for a farm Succession workshop in Madison County on Thursday, October 9, 2025. This workshop is designed to help farmers and their families plan the transfer of their farm to the next generation. Come learn about aspects like ownership, skills, labor, financial analysis, and communication to ensure a smooth and successful transition [...]
Join us for an informative and engaging afternoon focused on food entrepreneurship, local food systems, and market readiness. This event is ideal for food business owners, farmers, value-added producers, and anyone interested in using a commercial kitchen or selling food products in North Carolina. We'll kick off with a guided tour of a commercial kitchen, led [...]
This one-day hands-on workshop will equip you with practical skills, regulatory insights, and essential tools to confidently assist value-added food producers in your community. With expert-led sessions from NC State Extension food safety specialists and lunchtime discussions featuring the NC Department of Agriculture, participants will leave confidently with new food safety knowledge and resources needed [...]
Hosted by Jennifer Badger, Area Specialized Agent, Agribusiness Are you making money from your farm—or just getting by? In this practical, hands-on workshop, you'll learn simple tools and techniques to track your income, expenses, and profits. Discover how to make informed decisions that boost your bottom line and secure your farm’s future. No accounting experience [...]
Hosted by Nick Brown, NCSU Agriculture Economics Professor This session will provide individuals and business owners with the latest information possible on recent tax legislation. By attending, participants will hear about changes to income tax rates, income tax deductions, and other tax changes such as estate tax updates. With these updates, attendees will be able [...]
We have all faced the horrible impact of disasters in our community and at farms. This workshop will help you identify potential risks and develop practical strategies to prepare your farm and home in the case of disaster, but also for the day-to-day challenges farmers face. This interactive workshop creates a practical framework to protect [...]
This session is for existing farm businesses seeking to add an on-property farmstand to their operations Tuesday, September 23, 6:00-7:00pm Have you thought of starting a farm stand? This family added a serve yourself farm stand in 2023 and have a great story to tell about adding this market channel to their income mix from [...]
***Please note this event has been cancelled.*** This Workshop will include a post-harvest lecture, hands-on grading exercise and a pack and cool demonstration. The activities you take during harvest and postharvest handling of your vegetables can have a big impact on the shelf-life, quality and safety of your produce. In this workshop, not only will [...]
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn all about post-harvest handling techniques for your veggies. Plus, don't miss the cool demonstration of the innovative Cool Bot technology that can help extend the shelf life of your produce. Get ready to level up your farming game and network with fellow veggie enthusiasts. The activities [...]
Learn both meat cutting and cooking skills using chicken, pork, turkey, and beef all purchased from local farmers!
