The Extension Gardener Training classes are open to anyone wanting to learn more about good gardening practices in Zone 7 based on research-based information. A new topic will be discussed each week during the series. You may join us for each of the six topics or you can choose which topics interest you. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-to-vegetable-gardening-tickets-464341476857

Objectives of Produce Safety & Post-Harvest Handling Understand produce harvest and post-harvest handling techniques for quality and safety. Outline general produce safety considerations for diversified fruit and vegetable farms. Understand the difference between third party food safety audits and federal regulations under FSMA Produce Safety Rule. Determine where a farm falls under the FSMA Produce ... Read more

In this two-part workshop, we'll review aspects of food safety and post-harvest handling suitable for small and micro farms, whose scale necessitates creative solutions for recommended best practices. Participants will gain an understanding of practical ways to maintain general food safety, and the requirements farms must follow under the FSMA Produce Safety rule. You must ... Read more

Free, virtual workshop live on Zoom. The workshop will cover Recordkeeping & Accounting to Make Tax Filing Easier, as well as Common Deductions in a Farm context, Schedule F and 1040, Filing Requirements, and Hobby Loss Rules in Cultural Context. Please note that when registering, you'll need to use an email address already connected to ... Read more

Objectives of Putting a Plan to Work: Determine the goals of your farming operation. Identify your resources. Evaluate the suitability of your resources to meet your goals. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-farm-boot-camp-putting-a-plan-to-work-tickets-464339661427

The Extension Gardener Training classes are open to anyone wanting to learn more about good gardening practices in Zone 7 based on research-based information. A new topic will be discussed each week during the series. You may join us for each of the six topics or you can choose which topics interest you. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adding-color-to-your-landscape-annuals-perennials-tickets-464343362497

Please join us, rain or shine, for any part of the day so that you’re able to learn, observe and take part in PLANTING DAY of our first phase (8 acres!) of what will be a long standing vision at our Community Farm property: the first and only demonstration project currently in NC which will ... Read more

The Extension Gardener Training classes are open to anyone wanting to learn more about good gardening practices in Zone 7 based on research-based information. A new topic will be discussed each week during the series. You may join us for each of the six topics or you can choose which topics interest you. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trees-shrubs-tickets-464343863997