Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA) organizes seasonal workshops for farmers and other community members in the High Country.

Upcoming workshops and events:

IS A HERITAGE BREEDS ENTERPRISE RIGHT FOR YOU?
Watauga Cooperative Extension
February 11, 2012
1PM-3PM

Join BRWIA and American Livestock Breed Conservancy for a workshop that will help you to determine whether heritage livestock may be a fit for your farm enterprise.

Heritage breeds have great potential on small farms and in niche markets. In this workshop you will learn the definition of Heritage, the basics of heritage breed husbandry, why these breeds are so appealing in niche markets, and the planning process for deciding if heritage animals are right for you and your farm. A panel of local farmers will discuss how heritage breeds fit in on their farms.

The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, based in Pittsboro, North Carolina, has 35 years of experience conserving and promoting heritage livestock. Our mission is to provide support and education to farmers to help make heritage breeds an economical and sustainable option for farmers.

For more information about BRWIA's Farm Business Management Workshops or to RSVP: contactbrwia@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE! TOUR OF THE ASHE COUNTY COMMERCIAL KITCHEN
February 18th, 11-12PM

Past workshops and events:

• Social Media for Farmers
• Permaculture Workshop
• Brewing Workshop
• Natural Fermentation Workshop
• Cash Flow and Record Keeping Workshop
• Greenhorns Young Farmers Mixer and Film Screening
• Shiitake Workshop
• BRWIA Winter Gathering
• Season Extension Workshop
• Chicken Processing Workshop
• Food Preservation Workshop
• Mozzarella Making Workshop
• Understanding Food Safety Legislation
• Raspberry Growing Workshop
• Bread Baking Workshop
• 2009 Film Series