 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2013 CONTACT: Amanda Taylor, Agriculture Agent NC Cooperative Extension Service (828) 757-1290; e-mail: amanda_jo_taylor@ncsu.edu Extension to Host Tomato Grafting Workshop LENOIR – The Caldwell Extension Service will host a tomato grafting workshop on Friday, December 6 from 12:30 to 4:30 pm at the Caldwell County Public Library in Lenoir. This workshop is designed for operators of small farms, greenhouse operators interested in a new market, and market gardeners who want to take their production to the next level. In this hands-on session, participants will learn the basics of grafting, including why grafting is important and how to graft successfully. Participants will have the opportunity to practice grafting under the direction of experienced personnel from the Department of Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University. An update on grafting research at North Carolina State University will also be provided. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required, and the cost is $5 per person. For more information on this program, please contact Amanda Taylor by calling 828.757.1290 or e-mailing amanda_jo_taylor@ncsu.edu  Watauga Campus
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10/3-10/17. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm $16.00 (includes textbook) This 10-hour short course is designed to introduce the basics of beekeeping to persons interested in hobby beekeeping. Topics to be covered include races of bees, basic beehive and frame construction and placement, and beekeeping tools. We will also discuss installing bees, hive management, diseases and treatment, and briefly discuss honey production. Call 828-263-5378 for information. CCC&TI Corporate and Continuing Education
Spring Renewal for Small Businesses : Free Agritourism Workshop
Register Here Tuesday, April 23, 2013 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - There is no charge for this event. Spring is here and it’s time for renewal! Does your tourism-related business need a new approach to attract tourists and locals? Join us in this interactive, unique seminar and discover ways to get creative with your time, resources and services. Together, we will identify how to build retention and revenue for your business this Spring and beyond! Speaker: Cortina Caldwell, Owner, Visit&Venture Location: JE Broyhill Civic Center, Lenoir NC Registration is still open for the 2nd Annual Food Business Conference, to be held on Friday, April 19, at the Burnsville Town Center. We have a great line up of speakers covering everything from improving your chances of getting financing to using social media to promote your food business. Special emphasis is on food safety, one of the hottest food trends in 2013.
The registration form can be found here: http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/agribiz/food%20biz%20registration13.pdf The regitration fee includes breakfast, lunch, and materials. If you make and sell prepared food items, sauces, or baked goods, then come join us for a great opportunity to learn more about growing your food business and to network with other food entrepreneurs! Questions? Contact Annette Dunlap, Annette.dunlap@ncagr.gov or call 919.218.1049. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 5, The Ashe Campus of Wilkes Community College will offer beekeeping classes for both beginner and advanced beekeepers. The classes include
Registration is required, Call 336-846-3900 to pre-register. 
What: A day of Fiber Tours at Echoview Fiber Mill and an angora goat farm hosted by the Watauga County Cooperative Extension. When: Thursday November 29. Leaving from the Watauga County Ag-conference center at 8 am and returning about 5 pm. Why: This tour is a kickoff for trying to add value to wool grown in the high country by increasing the value of fibers from animals, with a goal of creating a high country grown garment to sell. If you are interested please call 264-3061 to sign up. Fiber Animal Farmer's Forum 12/10 |
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