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Jim Hamilton, Watauga County Extension Director, is part of a effort to teach people how to cultivate ginseng. Ginseng is most often grown for it's medicinal properties contained in both it's root as well as leaves and exported. Learn what to look for when planting this valuable but endangered plant including shade density and companion ... Read more
Eliada's Annual Fall Festival and Corn Maze is located at 2 Compton Drive Asheville, NC. 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit the children, youth and families we serve at Eliada! Fridays: 3 pm – 7 pm Saturdays: 9 am – 7 pm Sundays: 10 am – 6 pm We will be closed for ... Read more
Appalachia Day invites attendees to immerse themselves in the essence of Appalachia with an array of engaging activities. You can enter a chance to win a private farm tour guided by Farm Director Virginia Hamilton, offering insights into the workings of this regenerative farm ($250 value). Take the kids on a hay ride or pony ... Read more
Did you know food waste is the third largest contributor to climate change? Participants can learn more about this and a wide range of topics including business opportunities, and compost solutions at the WNC Food Waste Solutions Summit. The Summit, is a regional gathering aimed at disrupting food waste issues facing our communities, expanding our ... Read more
Join us for our 4th annual holiday market.
Join us at the WNC AgTech and Agribusiness Discovery Event. This summit is the kickoff event for a year-long effort to explore opportunities to increase economic development in Western NC via the synthesis of agriculture and business. The summit will bring together leaders who are – or could be – working in the agribusiness/agtech space ... Read more
Southside Community Farm and New Belgium Brewing are collaborating for a BIPOC Winter Market. Find regular vendors from Southside's monthly BIPOC market, plus a few more. Buy gifts for loved ones while supporting local BIPOC businesses.
Turn your interest in growing vegetables, fruits, herbs, and other crops and livestock into a sustainable agriculture-based business. This practical hands-on approach gives you the skills needed to create and strengthen a successful business venture. You will also be introduced to resources and contacts you need to run your business more efficiently and effectively. Topics ... Read more
Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, Watauga County Agricultural Extension, and Wildcat Compost for a workshop on organic soil fertility! Having strong, healthy soil is the first step towards growing fantastic products. During this workshop, Richard Boylan of Watauga County Agricultural Extension will cover the basics of soil fertility, testing, and soil addition options. Kevin ... Read more
Join us for our 2024 Annual Agri-business Summit | January 24, 2024 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the HCC Regional High Tech Center! The 2024 Agri-Business Summit is back in-person and features new, relevant, and exciting topics for current and prospective Agribusiness Entrepreneurs. Engage with fellow Agribusinesses, Entrepreneurs, and Resource Providers, learning new skills and ... Read more