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 [...]
Are you interested in developing a great food product idea? Do you want to grow your existing food business? The Ins and Outs of Having a North Carolina Food Business program can help you turn your dreams into reality. Learn about: Creating a solid business plan Navigating food regulations Choosing the right production [...]
Join NC Cooperative Extension and the Small Business Center as we meet Springhouse Farm in Watauga County. The farm business has added AgriTourism to increase farm income. These tours are meant for existing farm operations to help diversify and increase current farm income. Register today! DETAILS The farm tour takes place 2-4:00 PM. There is [...]
Visit Lee's Good Fortune Farm to learn about season extension and a diversified cropping system for maximum production. This tour is targeted to start-up and existing farmers seeking to learn about longer growing seasons and increased income from a richly diversified operation. This event is free and is co-hosted in collaboration with NC Cooperative Extension [...]
Tour and discussion of farm stand economics and design. This multigenerational farm family recently added a farmstand to their operation. Long a family dream to add direct-to-consumer sales, the location was finally right for the Huffman Farm and Roadside Market to come to fruition. These tours are meant for existing farm operations to help diversify [...]
Join NC Cooperative Extension, EMFS, and the Small Business Center as we meet two Haywood farmers with Unique Market and Production Practices. Please note that farm tours are open only to owners of currently operating farms. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Tour One - Valley View Worm Farm Valley View Farm has been growing worms and selling worm [...]
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 NC State Extension as they talk through agritourism on your farm. We’ll kick things off with an introduction of agritourism and assessing if it is right for your farm business. Then we’ll move into more specifics on developing and sustaining a business concept, identifying business resources and understanding how to launch and grow your [...]
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 [...]
