So You Want to Start a Farm… Now What?

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 [...]

2025-12-09T10:32:15-05:00October 21st, 2025||

Visit Haywood Tourism Development Authority Helps to Grow Your Business

The Visit Haywood Tourism Development Authority is updating their marketing outreach and they want to support your business in market promotions. Attend this session to learn how to use the support of Visit Haywood to grow your business and attract tourists to your storefront, farm or attraction. Guest speakers from Visit Haywood will share marketing [...]

2025-10-01T11:14:36-04:00September 5th, 2025||

Increasing Farm Economics with a Farm Stand – Farm Tour

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 [...]

2025-09-22T14:18:33-04:00September 5th, 2025||

Twilight Farm Tours for Farmers: Valley View Worm Farm

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 [...]

2025-09-22T14:19:21-04:00September 5th, 2025||

Kitchen Tour & Value-Added Ventures Workshop

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 [...]

2025-09-05T19:47:28-04:00August 15th, 2025||

Navigating NC Food Regulations for Value-Added Foods

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 [...]

2025-09-05T20:23:40-04:00August 7th, 2025||

Risk Assessment For Farms

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 [...]

2025-10-01T11:18:35-04:00June 16th, 2025||
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