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Topic: Start-up Assistance Get ready to roll into the world of food trucks and learn the secrets of success at Road Ready: Food Truck Fundamentals. Ready to put your food truck in gear? Join us with the experts who can help you get real and get on the road safely, legally and profitably. Don't miss
Ecological Outcome Verification is an outcome-based monitoring protocol that evaluates and tracks ecosystem function year over year currently deployed on over 8 million acres globally. The EOV protocol was developed in collaboration with leading soil scientists, ecologists, agronomists, and an extensive network of regenerative land managers around the world. Used as an empirical data set
Record Keeping Methods Keep records is hard. The key is finding the right mix of methods, tools and automations that work for you. Don't have time to research all that? Who does? A bookkeeper. This seminar, led by farm bookkeeper and tax expert Laurel Clabaugh will cover different ways to effectively keep records for tax
In partnership with Bountiful Cities, OGS is excited to offer a series of hands-on workshops at Pearson Garden Food Hub in the Montford neighborhood in Asheville. Over 3 sessions, we will explore planning, installing infrastructure, and planting food-producing plants in a sloped system; we will build a small hillside orchard to practice the concepts and
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
This workshop is aimed at farmers, market gardeners, and agricultural personnel interested in learning about equipment and tools designed for use by and/or small farmers. Extension Agents from NC Extension will lead discussions on a variety of topics. Lunch and refreshments will be provided at no charge. Specific topics covered include power equipment with a
Turn market shoppers into loyal customers Learn how to attract attention Engage customers at your booth and beyond Keep them coming back week after week This class is taught by Michelle Dineen Smith, the Market Director of the Watauga County Farmers' Market
Considering Agritourism for Your Operation Definitions, Activities, Farm Stays Topic: Agribusiness Have you considered 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. Do you love
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