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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Food safety is more and more of an issue in the world of fresh produce, but most laws and guidance are geared towards large-scale farms. This workshop is designed with the small-scale producer in mind. What food safety risks are present on small farms? What are the most efficient ways to mitigate those risks? What [...]
March 2017 -- Two webinars for small business developers and a Good Agricultural Practices workshop are coming up in April and May.
Season Extension with High Tunnels March 27, 2017 | Concord, NC | Info March 28, 2017 | Greensboro, NC | Info For more information on these season extension workshops, please visit the CEFS website. Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) (co-sponsored by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association) March 10, 2017 | Charlotte, NC | Info March 16, 2017 | Greenville, [...]
