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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

Small Farm Boot Camp: Produce Safety & Post-Harvest Handling

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

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

Fiber Farmer Listening Session – Asheville, NC

Local Cloth Studio 408 Depot Street, Suite 100, Asheville, NC, United States

Calling all Fiber Farmers!     Our non-profit, Local Cloth, received a small grant  in 2022 to create a new online map and database of fiber farms in the Blue Ridge Mountains Fibershed (farms located within a 100 mile radius of Asheville, NC).   As part of this project, we are holding Fiber Farmer Listening Sessions ... Read more

Navigating Food Safety on Small Farms

SAHC Community Farm Alexander, NC, United States

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

Fiber Farmer Listening Session – Rutherfordton, NC

Cherry Mountain Farm 3946 US 64 Hwy, Rutherfordton, North Carolina, United States

Calling all Fiber Farmers!     Our non-profit, Local Cloth, received a small grant  in 2022 to create a new online map and database of fiber farms in the Blue Ridge Mountains Fibershed (farms located within a 100 mile radius of Asheville, NC).   As part of this project, we are holding Fiber Farmer Listening Sessions ... Read more

Farm Taxes Workshop

Online/Virtual

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

Fiber Farmer Listening Session – Greeneville, TN

Two Roots Fiber Mill 3875 St James Rd, Greeneville, TN, United States

Calling all Fiber Farmers!     Our non-profit, Local Cloth, received a small grant  in 2022 to create a new online map and database of fiber farms in the Blue Ridge Mountains Fibershed (farms located within a 100 mile radius of Asheville, NC).   As part of this project, we are holding Fiber Farmer Listening Sessions ... Read more

Small Farm Boot Camp: Putting a Plan to Work

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

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

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