Learn how to turn what you already grow and make into a scalable, income-generating side business with practical tools and guidance Turn your backyard skills into real income. Homestead to Side Hustle is a practical class designed for folks who want to make money from what they already grow, raise, or create. Whether you’re selling eggs, preserves, [...]
Considering Agritourism for Your Operation: Definitions, Activities, Farm Stays - Beyond the Corn Maze! Have you considering adding agritourism to your farm operation? What are some of the activities to consider beyond the corn maze? This answer depends mostly on your farm focus and the skills and activities that are easiest for you to share. [...]
Record Keeping Methods for Farms Keeping records is hard! The key is finding the right mix of methods, tools, and automations that work for you. Don't have time to research all that? Who does? A bookkeeper. This seminar, led by farm bookkeeper and tax expert Laurel Clabaugh, will cover different ways to effectively keep records [...]
From Farm to Experience: Building Agritourism Success Discover how agritourism can transform your farm into a thriving, diversified business. Shipley Farms, a 153-year-old family farm in the Western North Carolina mountains, has evolved from a legacy of Hereford cattle, sheep, and tobacco into a modern, value-added operation centered on their Signature Beef brand. Since 2014, [...]
This class, led by Watauga County Farmers' Market Director Michelle Smith, will explore how to attract attention in a sea of tents and tables and keep shoppers coming back week after week. This will be a great session for any market vendor to assess their own booth and optimize their set up for the remainder [...]
Boost Your Farm's Bottom Line: Diversify for New Revenue Streams! Is your farm relying on a single source of income? In today's dynamic agricultural landscape, diversification is key to resilience and growth. Join us and the folks at Stonewall Bakery/Fields of Happiness in Swannanoa for an insightful seminar and tour designed to help you unlock [...]
Twilight Farms Tours Join EMFS, and the Haywood Community College 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. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mighty Gnome Market Garden This farm plans its CSA from [...]
Join EMFS, and the Haywood Community College 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 - Ten Acre Farm The Ten Acre Garden offers visitors the chance to [...]
Learn both meat cutting and cooking skills using chicken, pork, turkey, and beef all purchased from local farmers!
Registration is now closed for Marketing Local Meat. There are a few spots available the day of the event. $50 at the Door!
