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Backyard Beekeeping with Ashley English

Henderson County Public Library - Edneyville Branch 2 Firehouse Rd, Hendersonville, NC, United States

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

Small Farm Boot Camp: Vegetable Production

North Carolina Cooperative Extension McDowell County Center 60 East Court Street, Marion, NC

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

Fermentation Club

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.

ASAP’s Business of Farming Conference

A-B Tech Conference Center 16 Fernihurst Dr., Asheville, NC, United States

ASAP’s annual Business of Farming Conference brings together professional farmers from across the Southeast region to network and share resources to grow their farm businesses. Farmers learn about marketing, business planning, and financial management from regional experts and innovative peers. The conference is designed for beginning and established farmers as well as those seriously considering ... Read more

Small Farm Boot Camp: Small Fruit Production

North Carolina Cooperative Extension McDowell County Center 60 East Court Street, Marion, 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

Lunch and Learn with RAFI: Learn about NRCS programs

Online/Virtual

Lunch and Learn with RAFI about Natural Resource and Conservation Services programs to farmers: Come to an easy virtual lunch and learn hosted by OGS and RAFI to learn about NRCS programs available to farmers

The Basics of Growing Fruits & Berries

North Carolina Cooperative Extension McDowell County Center 60 East Court Street, Marion, NC

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/the-basics-of-growing-fruits-berries-tickets-464340604247

Small Farm Boot Camp: Season Extension

North Carolina Cooperative Extension McDowell County Center 60 East Court Street, Marion, NC

Objectives for Season Extension: Understand the advantages and disadvantages of season extension. Recognize different types of season extension . Develop base knowledge in management practices (irrigation, fertilization, weeds). Become familiar with the resources on obtaining and implementing season extension. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-farm-boot-camp-season-extension-tickets-464337956327

New to Vegetable Gardening?

North Carolina Cooperative Extension McDowell County Center 60 East Court Street, Marion, NC

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

30th Annual Spring Conference 2023

Mars Hill University 100 Athletic Street, Mars Hill, NC

Registration is NOW OPEN for our 30th Annual Spring Conference, taking place February 24th-26th at Mars Hill University. You’re in for a fun-filled weekend of learning and community building. This year we have 15 different Tracks on subjects such as: Cooking, Food Justice, Farming Business + Production, Herbs, Mushrooms, Forest Farming, Gardening, Holistic Forestry, Livestock ... Read more

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