Effective communication is essential and can be transformative for your farm operation. In this two-day long interactive workshop, Improving Farm Communication, participants will address real-life situations to learn about communication styles, ways to have better conversations, and have a chance to practice new skills. In this workshop, we will cover the basics of Nonviolent Communication ... Read more

Curious about kudzu? Join Kudzu Culture and Cooperate WNC on December 1, from 3 – 7pm, at The Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River, North Carolina, for the inaugural Kudzu Culture Fair. Participants are invited to attend a Root Harvest Training from 3:30 – 5pm in the auditorium, followed by a Kudzu Craft and Products Fair from 5 – 7pm, featuring regional art, craft, and ... Read more

Getting Started With Local Food Production provides an introduction to local food systems, community assets to help you get started, and identifying market channels and strategies to help you grow your small farm business. Welcome to Small Farm Boot Camp! The training contains 7 modules. You may take one, a few, or all depending on ... Read more

The soil health and management module is meant as a basic introduction to soil health concepts. The aim of the module is to inform participants of how important soil is to farm health and productivity, considerations for managing soil health, and management practices that may improve environmental, economic, and productivity outcomes. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-farm-boot-camp-soil-health-tickets-464336211107

Join NC State University researchers and area growers to learn about new opportunities for hemp production focusing on fiber and value-added products made from hemp biomass, including spent materials from floral hemp. Topics include agronomic research, variety trials, and innovative consumer bioproducts. Registration is free, lunch is provided.

Pondering "to bee or not to bee"? Come explore all things related to backyard beekeeping with local author Ashley English. Together we'll discuss the basics of getting started with keeping a hive of honeybees. Topics include: What to consider beforehand, housing, feeding, essential equipment, obtaining bees, hive inspections, a year of bee care, health and ... Read more

Objectives for Vegetable Production: Understand how to do a farm site analysis. Understand key aspects of crop production to produce marketable crops. Understand key aspects of crop protection with introduction to IPM. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-farm-boot-camp-vegetable-production-tickets-464336622337

Fermenti Foods presents... We NOW Have A Store!!!! Located at 175 Weaverville Highway Unit G Asheville, NC 28804! Hours: Saturday 10-4pm & Tuesday 12-5pm Our NEW FERMENTATION CLUB will meet the 1st Tuesday of every month from 4-5pm at our store in Woodfin, NC.

Objectives for Small Fruit Production: Understand production requirements to grow small fruit production for market. Analyze a site's suitability for fruit production by identifying key elements. Demonstrate proper fruit pruning. Evaluate various marketing channels and select the best option. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-farm-boot-camp-small-fruit-production-tickets-464337294347