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Caldwell Extension to Host Tomato Grafting Workshop

10/29/2013

 
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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 


Free Workshop - Navigating the USDA GAP Audit 10/30/2013   1:00PM - 5:00PM 

10/17/2013

 
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Introduction to Beekeeping

9/23/2013

 
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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

Oct 2-4: 11th Annual Design Institute All About Food: Designing, Gardening, and Eating 

7/18/2013

 
11th Annual Design Institute
All About Food: Designing, Gardening, and Eating 

Registration Open!
October 2-4, 2012
NC Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill, NC

The joy of nurturing a plant that bears fruit from a small seed or gathering ripe, sweet berries for a snack is found in the edible landscape. Including gardening, cooking, and eating in the design of the early childhood outdoor environment offers multiple opportunities for children to understand the food cycle and to build the foundation for a lifetime of nutritious habits. Activities ranging from sensory exploration to science learning are easily planned in the edible garden. Join us at the 11th Annual Design Institute to discover new approaches and share your insights on creating environments and programs that contribute to healthy diet and a love of growing food. 

Join us at the NC Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill for 3 days of presentations and outdoor sessions.
Registration is now Open. 
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April 23- Free Agritourism Workshop

4/12/2013

 
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

2nd Annual Food Business Conference: For makers & sellers of prepared food items, sauces, or baked goods

4/4/2013

 
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.

Ashe County Beekeeping Classes

1/30/2013

 
Starting Tuesday, Feb. 5, The Ashe Campus of Wilkes Community College will offer beekeeping classes for both beginner and advanced beekeepers. The classes include 
  • Introduction to Beekeeping(Tuesdays, Feb 5-March 12, 6-9pm), 
  • Summer Beekeeping (Tuesdays, July 9-30, 6-9pm) and
  • Wintering Your Bees (Tuesdays, Sept. 3-10, 6-9pm). 
CLICK HERE to download a brochure with details. 

Registration is required, Call 336-846-3900 to pre-register.
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Free Workshop: Seed Saving as a Farm Enterprise

1/4/2013

 
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Looking to add additional income to your farm business while preserving high country heritage?

Join local farmer and entrepreneur, Holly Whitesides, as she discusses general and specific parameters when considering seed saving as a farm enterprise (including crop planting, equipment and labor).

Holly has been farming in the High Country for over five years and began saving seed for catalogs in 2011 thanks in part to the Mary Boyer Sustainable Agriculture and Food Grant* she received from Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture.  The grant enabled her farm to pursue seed saving as a viable farm enterprise through the purchase of equipment and infrastructure.  In 2012, revenue from seed contracts totaled 15% of gross revenue.


* BRWIA is able to offer this grant program thanks to the generous support of the Appalachian Women's Fund.

When:

Time:

Where:

Thurs, Jan 24th

5:00-6:00 pm

Agricultural Conference Center

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Workshop offered in addition to the six week Agripreneur Workshop Series beginning Jan 10th on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30.  More information about Agripreneur series found here.
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Sign up now for the upcoming Agripreneur Workshop Series

12/13/2012

 
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Six week workshop beginning Jan 10, 2013
Thursdays 6:30-8:30
Agricultural Conference Center

Learn how to transform your farm into a thriving business

Led by NC REAL Certified Instructor Arlene Childres and featuring a variety of guest speakers who are knowledgeable about challenges and keys to success in the High Country's agricultural market.

You don't want to miss out on this opportunity.
Space is limited. 
Scholarships are available to all who apply
Learn more at the 
Agripreneur Workshop Series  Website

Fiber Tour 11/29

11/26/2012

 

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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