Healthy soils are the foundation of successful agriculture, from backyard gardens to commercial farms. This course introduces participants to the fundamentals of soil science with a special focus on the Foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina. Through practical examples, participants will explore soil properties, fertility, and management practices essential for both small- and large-scale agribusiness.

For many livestock producers, the journey from pasture to plate is stalled by the "middleman" bottleneck. Whether you are currently using custom slaughterhouses or are considering building your own facility, understanding the jump to a USDA-inspected operation is the key to scaling your business and serving your community. Join the Knox Good Food Fund for

This live workshop is for people who are serious about exploring mushroom farming as more than a hobby. In 90 focused minutes, we’ll walk through: * What a regenerative mushroom farm actually looks like in practice * How the economics work at a realistic scale * The phased path from beginner to viable producer *

Join Colleen Queeney of Queeney Foods LLC for a 2 hour Beginner Class on Fermentation. You'll learn all about how to ferment foods, enjoy tasting different fermented foods and go home with your own jar of personally flavored sauerkraut! TIME: 10:00am to Noon, Saturday, May 16th, 2026 LOCATION: 570 Brevard Rd, Unit 9, Asheville NC

Join us as we walk through the process of evaluating farm business performance at the midpoint of the year. Participants will review financial records, production data, and key performance indicators to assess progress toward annual goals. This course focuses on organizing and interpreting mid-year data to identify strengths, address challenges, and support informed decision-making for