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SUMMARY:Twilight Farm Tour\, Swannanoa: Stonewall Bakery - Boost Your Farm's Bottom Line: Diversify for New Revenue Streams!
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Agribusiness \nIs 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 for an insightful seminar and tour designed to help you unlock your farm’s full potential. Attendees will share innovative ways to generate additional revenue streams. Participants will also learn more about Stonewall Bakery’s diversified operation which will help:\n• Identify untapped opportunities on your farm\, from agritourism and direct-to-consumer sales to value-added products and niche crops.\n• Develop a personalized diversification plan that aligns with your resources\, passions\, and market demands.\n• Navigate the challenges and maximize the benefits of expanding your farm’s offerings. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to cultivate new income streams and secure a more prosperous future for your farm. \nTHIS EVENT INCLUDES A FARM TOUR AND IS FOR FARM BUSINESS OWNERS ONLY! THE ADDRESS WILL BE SHARED IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL!\nCo-Sponsor(s): Empowering Mountain Food Systems & Stonewall Bakery/Fields of Happiness
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/twilight-farm-tour-swannanoa-stonewall-bakery-boost-your-farms-bottom-line-diversify-for-new-revenue-streams/
LOCATION:Stonewall Bakery/Fields of Happiness\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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SUMMARY:Twilight Farm Tour\, Swain County: Hidden Hollow Hemp Farm
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nDetails: The farm tour of Hidden Hollow Hemp & Herb Farm takes place on Wednesday\, April 29 from 5:30pm-7pm\nLocation: Swain County\nThere is no fee for this tour\nLimited Space – register early!\nSpecial note: the address will be shared with you once you register. \nSpeaker: Frank Ellington\, Owner\, Hidden Hollow Hemp & Herb Farm\nCo-Sponsor(s): EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems\, SWCC\, & Swain County Extension
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/twilight-farm-tour-swain-county-hidden-hollow-hemp-farm/
LOCATION:Hidden Hollow Hemp & Herb Farm\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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SUMMARY:Twilight Farm Tour\, Haywood County: Mighty Gnome Market Garden
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Agribusiness\nTwilight Farms Tours\nJoin EMFS\, and the Small Business Center as we meet two Haywood farmers with Unique Market and Production Practices. \nPlease note that farm tours are open only to owners of currently operating farms. Space is limited\, and pre-registration is required. \nRegister for each farm you would like to visit. \nMighty Gnome Market Garden\nThis farm plans its CSA from the ground up—literally. A detailed crop plan guides planting schedules and quantities to keep shares balanced and consistent. By coordinating with a local Food Hub\, they find markets for surplus produce\, reducing waste and strengthening their farm’s overall profitability. Attendees will be introduced to record keeping and crop planning practices\, improving market planning and decision-making for increased profits. \nDETAILS: The farm tour of Mighty Gnome Market Garden takes place 5:30 to 7:00 PM.\nThere is no charge for the farm visit.\nLimited space; register early!\nSpecial Note: The address will be shared with you once you register.\nSpeaker(s): Laura Lauffer\, EMFS & Mark McDonagh and Danielle Keeter\, Farm Owners \nCo-Sponsor(s): EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems\, Haywood Community College\, Haywood Extension
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/twilight-farm-tour-haywood-county-mighty-gnome-market-garden/
LOCATION:Mighty Gnome Market Garden\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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