This workshop, led by Carol Coulter, Adjunct Professor at Appalachian State University's Sustainable Development Department and former co-founder of Homestead Heritage Goat Dairy, will focus on helping new farmers navigate the complexities of starting a farm. Participants will learn about land access options, defining goals and strategies, resource assessment, and developing a business plan. Pre-registration [...]
Join NC Cooperative Extension, EMFS, and the Small Business Center as we meet two Haywood farmers with Unique Market and Production Practices. These tours are meant for existing farm operations to help diversify and increase current farm income. Register today! Tour Two - Efficient Farm Farmer Tim Burdine and Always Love Gardens Farm produces abundant [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 note this event has been cancelled.*** Learn how aspects of post-harvest handling veggies and see a cool bot in action at our workshop on April 2nd at 9:00 AM! 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 [...]
***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 [...]
March 2015 - NC Growing Together has updated several pricing and quality control resources for growers. To supplement its popular guide Wholesale and Retail Product Specifications: Guidance and Best Practices for Fresh Produce, NCGT recently released a new Slide Set with additional photos to illustrate product quality and information from quality control specialists on proper [...]
March 2015 - Mike Burris, who served as the Director of Produce for 27 years at Merchant"s Distributors, Inc., the Hickory-based grocery distributor that online casino is a sister company to NCGT partner Lowes Foods, has a new role, focused specifically on increasing the amount of locally-grown North Carolina produce distributed by MDI. "I"ll be [...]
