When harvested at the peak of its season, fresh milky oat tops help alleviate nervous system exhaustion, adrenal fatigue, anxiety, despair, insomnia, and repetitive thought patterns, increase focus, boost mood, and more. Participants will learn harvesting and processing the oat tops and oat straw all the way through how to prepare a tincture. Bring a ... Read more

Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, Working Landscapes, and NC Cooperative Extension at Sheraton Park Farm for an Introduction to Rotational Grazing Workshop! Dive into the fundamentals of grazing management, pasture design, and essential considerations for managing grazing animals effectively. Led by Kendra Phipps, Watauga County's Livestock Extension Agent, this workshop will blend informative classroom ... Read more

About this workshop: A farmer-to-farmer workshop and roundtable on creating value-added products from your produce, and making the most of the equipment and resources available to grow your business and extend your season. Featuring a presentation from Joel Mowrey (Smoking J's Fiery Foods), and a facility tour of WNC FoodWorks, a nonprofit food business incubator and ... Read more

Join us to learn about the benefits of native plants for us, our gardens, and the ecosystems we call home. Adam Bigelow, avid organic gardener, will lead us as we immerse ourselves in the diversity of native plants. We will discuss how natives work to attract beneficial insects, beautify vegetable and flower gardens, and provide ... Read more

Indigo, a deep blue dye derived from the indigo plant (Indigofera), has a rich and complex history in North America. This workshop will incorporate the history of the indigo plant, how artists use it today, and how to grow and use indigo on a small scale. We will visit the field where a local farmer's ... Read more

Free Seminar through the NC Cooperative Extension with Dr. Andrew Weaver, Extension Small Ruminant Specialist. Dr. Weaver will go over the importance of record keeping, methods of record keeping, traits, and how to utilize records to improve management decision making. RSVP to Cassie LeMaster [email protected] or 828-894-8218

Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and Brian Antczak, owner of Bug Lovers Native Plants to learn how to landscape with native plants at Daniel Boone Native Gardens. At this Workshop, participants can expect to learn about how to sustainably use and incorporate native plants that are crucial for providing food and habitat for wildlife ... Read more