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 [...]
Hosted by Jennifer Badger, EMFS Agribusiness Agent Strong records make strong farms. In this class, you'll learn how to keep clear, useful records that help you plan better, cut costs, and increase profits. This workshop will guide you through simple steps to track your farm activities, finances, and yields—putting you in control of your farm’s [...]
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 [...]
Curious about turning your woodland into a sustainable source of income? This workshop will guide you through the possibilities of forest farming based on your land’s characteristics. Learn how to assess site conditions, navigate legal considerations, and evaluate the profitability of crops like ginseng, mushrooms, and more using sample enterprise budgets. Whether you're a new [...]
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 [...]
The Small Business Center at Maryland Community College will host Prof. Nicholas Brown for a free disaster tax relief webinar. During the webinar, Brown will be using a presentation that can be found at this link. The presentation link will also be shared during the event. The wide-ranging webinar will present information related to the [...]
Are you looking to start or grow your food business in North Carolina? Join us for a comprehensive symposium designed to guide local entrepreneurs through the essential steps of building a successful food business. Whether you're making jams, bread, salsa, or pet food from home, this event is packed with expert-led sessions on food regulations, [...]
Please join us for a full-day dual workshop with sessions focusing on the ingenious Cool-Bot device and optimal Post-Harvest Handling practices. The Cool-Bot is a device that allows the user to take a well-insulated room and digital air conditioner unit and create a walk-in refrigerator at a fraction of the cost of purchasing a conventional [...]
***Please note this event has been cancelled.*** Learn how aspects of post-harvest handling veggies and see a cool bot in action at our workshop at the Smoky Mountain Food Hub on April 1st at 9:00 AM! The activities you take during harvest and postharvest handling of your vegetables can have a big impact on the [...]
