Homestead to Side Hustle

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

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. [...]

2026-04-14T12:43:08-04:00April 13th, 2026|, , |

Twilight Farm Tour – Shipley Farms

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, [...]

2026-04-14T11:44:56-04:00April 7th, 2026|, , |

Twilight Farm Tour: Stonewall Bakery/Fields of Happiness – Swannanoa, NC

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 [...]

2026-04-14T12:48:06-04:00March 30th, 2026|, |

Twilight Farms Tours: Mighty Gnome Market Garden

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 [...]

2026-04-14T11:38:03-04:00March 9th, 2026|, |

Twilight Farms Tours – Ten Acre Farms

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 [...]

2026-03-12T12:14:37-04:00March 9th, 2026|, |
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