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Twilight Farm Tour, Swain County: Hidden Hollow Hemp Farm
Hidden Hollow Hemp & Herb Farm is a small mountain farming operation that is adapting and diversifying its income stream and growing techniques to include agritourism, herbalism and regenerative farming. The aim is to tap into not only season extension and efficiency, but shifting to growing on steep, heavily wooded slopes with minimal forest disruption and chemical input. Come join this tour to learn about this farm’s pivots to increase production and diversify its income stream.
This is a tour for farmers seeking to diversify farm income and consider market expansion for existing products. It is limited to owners of working farms.
Details: The farm tour of Hidden Hollow Hemp & Herb Farm takes place on Wednesday, April 29 from 5:30pm-7pm
Location: Swain County
There is no fee for this tour
Limited Space – register early!
Special note: the address will be shared with you once you register.
Speaker: Frank Ellington, Owner, Hidden Hollow Hemp & Herb Farm
Co-Sponsor(s): EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems, SWCC, & Swain County Extension