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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.
Why Now Matters: Western North Carolina has always lived close to its water. Storms like Hurricane Helene reminded us how quickly that relationship can turn — leaving eroding banks, damaged buffers, and overwhelmed watersheds across the region. The Shade Your Stream Symposium was built for this moment. Whether you’re dealing with active erosion or just
Join us Friday, June 6 for a free EOV & Ecology Farm Tour led by Mikey Hans-Barrientos. This guided pasture walk offers a closer look at how regenerative farming, animal health, and land stewardship all connect to the food on your plate. During the tour, guests will explore our grazing system and learn about the
Come See What The Fuss Is About! On Sunday, June 7th, Winding Stair Campground is throwing open the gates for a free, drop-in Open House at our working farm and campground tucked into the mountains outside Franklin, NC. Bring a picnic! It’s the perfect day for some snacks next to the beautiful Nantalaha river. Take
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 *
Ornamental Plants look great. No argument there. And yet without native plants in the mix, your garden is missing the plants that local bees, moths & butterflies, salamanders, and songbirds depend on to continue to grow their families for years to come. Plus, you don't have to choose one or the other. Knowing how to
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 Hominy Farm and Friends & Neighbors for a Nearly Summer Mezze pop-up on Sunday, June 14, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Treska's on Highland Lake. Mezze is a dining style popular all over the Mediterranean and Middle East that includes many small dishes: spreads, spreads, marinated vegetables, salads, and condiments. This year we’re
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