December 4, 2017 9:00am - 3:00pm Vance County Farmers Market Henderson, NC February 8, 2018 9:00am - 3:00pm NCDA & CS, Cherry Research Farm/CEFS, Goldsboro, NC These FREE workshops are targeting county Extension Agents and other county professionals involved in agriculture and natural resources. Each workshop will cover all aspects of Shiitake Mushroom Production and…
The FREE workshop is targeting county Extension Agents and other county professionals involved in agriculture and natural resources. The workshop will cover all aspects of Shiitake Mushroom Production and include “hands-on” experience where participants will inoculate logs provided by NCA&T. For safety purposes, each participant need to provide work gloves. Free lunch will be provided.…
Toxic tall fescue reduces livestock weight gains and lowers reproductive performance. This one day workshop will give you the tools and information needed to remove toxic tall fescue and replace it with novel tall fescue varieties. Speakers include local producers, company representatives and researchers from across the country. Topics Include: Fescue Toxicosis: Symptoms and Causes…
Get your taste buds ready for the Farm to Fork Picnic on Sunday, June 3, where some of the area’s best farmers and chefs are paired together to create delectable bite-size dishes that inspire and amaze.Bon Appétit magazine called it “the country’s best all-you-can-eat feast”! We’ll return to the beautiful grounds of Fearrington Village, where dozens…
A joyous celebration of local foods and the people who artfully produce and prepare them, Bon Appétit magazine called it “the country’s best all-you-can-eat feast”! We’ll return to the beautiful grounds of Fearrington Village, where dozens of our area’s best chefs, farmers, artisan producers and beverage providers will create a dizzying array of delectable dishes…
Our second state-level summit, to be held September 20, 2019 in Raleigh, NC, will be an opportunity to strengthen the network of practitioners committed to any and all components of farm to school—from local food purchasing, training opportunities with school nutrition staff, partnering with food councils, racial equity work, to experiential learning about agriculture, gardening,…
2019 CAROLINA MEAT CONFERENCE: The Future of Local Meats October 6-7, 2019 PLUS Exclusive NC Cooperative Extension Pre-Conference and Tour with Keynote Greg Judy, October 5, 2019 The NC Choices Carolina Meat Conference is a nationally recognized event, specifically focused on bringing together every part of the meat supply chain. Farmers, chefs, butchers, and industry…
Soil Your Underwear: Tests for Soil Biodiversity and Soil Health September 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
July 13 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Date: Monday, October 30, 2023 Time: 3:00pm Speaker: Dr. Michelle Schroeder-Moreno Title: Fostering Collaborations and Facilitating Transitions in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Programs with the Center for Environmental Farming Systems Location (Hybrid): 121 Kilgore Hall Join Zoom Meeting: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/97931323752?pwd=V21EYUpOUWZ0cktPOG9OclVzeVdVUT09 Meeting ID: 979 3132 3752 Passcode: 162249 Special Seminar_Michelle Schroeder-Moreno_10.30... Dr. Schroeder-Moreno has recently been appointed as Co-Director of the Center for Environmental…