2006

Workshop Calendar

 

An Introduction to Farm Succession Planning (Alexander County Cooperative Extension Center, from Feb 28, 2006 06:30 PM to Feb 28, 2006 09:00 PM)

This evening presentation is a short overview of the importance of developing an estate or farm succession plan, targeted primarily to dairy and cattle producers. Presenters include Dr. Geoff Benson, Ted Feitshans, JD, and Andrew Branan, JD.

Holding Your Ground: Making Decisions About the Future of Your Farm (Stecoah Valley Center, from Mar 03, 2006 09:00 AM to Mar 03, 2006 02:30 PM)

A workshop for agricultural landowners in Swain, Graham, Cherokee, Macon and Clay Counties. Workshop will help landowners construct a planning process for making decisions on what will happen to their farm and forest land.

"Preserving the Family Farm Series, Part I: Developing the Succession Planning Process" (Davidson County Extension Center, from Feb 06, 2006 06:30 PM to Feb 06, 2006 08:00 PM)

Join us for a series of 5 workshops on preserving the family farm to be held at the Cooperative Extension Service beginning January 30 and running Mondays through February 27. The workshops focus on preserving the family farm and land. Planning for the future and your retirement addresses farm transition and succession in the first session. Will the heirs take over the farming operation, and if so how will that transition occur? If not what are my options for retaining the land in tact? One of the strengths of the workshop series will be the resources provided to help landowners with these and other issues facing them. The workshops may be attended individually but are written as one unit. If you would like to receive information on the workshop or sign up call 242-2080. The workshops are scheduled for 7:00 – 8:30 or 9:00 nightly.

CEFS Seasons of Sustainable Ag Kickoff (from May 09, 2006 09:30 AM to May 09, 2006 01:00 PM)

 

Farmer to Farmer Mentoring: On-Farm Cut Flower Training (Perrywinkle Farm, Chatham County, from Jun 05, 2006 02:00 PM to Jun 05, 2006 04:00 PM)

This workshp is part of NC A&T's Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring Project. Cathy Jones of Perrywinkle Farm will mentor a group of farmers who want to learn more about cut flower production. Participants will attend biweekly hands-on trainings during the summer. Other classes will be held on June 12, June 19, July 10, July 24, August 7, and August 14.

Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring: Harvest and Post-Harvest Handling Practices (Thatchmore Farm, Leicester, NC, from Aug 21, 2006 10:00 AM to Aug 21, 2006 12:00 PM)

This workshop is part of a farmer-to-farmer mentoring series sponsored by NC A&T, NC Cooperative Extension, & the Organic Growers School.

Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring: Season Extension and Greenhouse Production (Full Sun Farm, Sandy Mush, NC, from Sep 11, 2006 10:00 AM to Sep 11, 2006 12:00 PM)

This workshop is part of a Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring Series sponsored by NC A&T, NC Cooperative Extension, and the Organic Growers School.

Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring: Staying Current with a Changing Industry & Domestic Harmony for a Sustainable Farm (Thatchmore Farm, Leicester, NC, from Sep 25, 2006 10:00 AM to Sep 25, 2006 12:00 PM)

This workshop is part of the farmer-to-farmer mentoring series hosted by NC A&T, NC Cooperative Extension, and the Organic Growers School.

Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring: Business Planning, Record Keeping, and Taxes for a Prosperous Farm (Flying Cloud Farm, Fairview, NC, from Sep 18, 2006 10:00 AM to Sep 18, 2006 12:15 PM)

This workshop is part of the farmer-to-farmer mentoring series hosted by NC A&T, NC Cooperative Extension, and the Organic Growers School.

Association of Cut Flower Growers SE Regional Meeting (Sunrise to Sunset Gardens, Clayton, NC, from Jul 17, 2006 08:00 AM to Jul 17, 2006 04:00 PM)

The meeting includes a farm tour and grower lectures featuring Leah Cook from Wild Hare Farm, Gary and Sybil Calder from Sunrise to Sunset Gardens, and Dr. John Dole from NC State University.

A Comprehensive Approach to Farm Business Succession Planning

This workshop provides an overview of the farm transition process for farm family members interested in learning more about the efficient transfer of farm operations between generations. Workshop support provided by The Southern Center for Risk Management Education and The Golden LEAF Foundation.

From One Generation to Another: A Comprehensive Approach to Farm Succession Planning (Vernon James Center, Roper (Plymouth), NC, from Jan 25, 2006 09:00 AM to Jan 25, 2006 03:35 PM)

A workshop for farm families on developing plans to keep the farm in the family and/or in production

Keeping the Farm: A Workshop for Wake County Landowners (Commons Building, Wake County Office Park , from Jan 30, 2006 08:30 AM to Jan 30, 2006 04:30 PM)

This full day workshop is to help Wake County landowners explore options for keeping their land in agricultural or timber production. Topics Include: Estate Planning Forest Production Present Use Valuation Farmland Preservation Tools

From One Generation to Another: A Comprehensive Approach to Farm Succession Planning (Duplin County Center, Kenansville, NC, from Feb 15, 2006 09:00 AM to Feb 15, 2006 03:30 PM)

A workshop for farm families on developing plans to keep the farm in the family and/or in production

Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers Southeastern Regional Meeting (Sunrise to Sunset Gardens, Clayton, NC, from Jul 17, 2006 08:00 AM to Jul 17, 2006 04:00 PM)

 

NC Meat Goat Association Field Day (Burke County Fairgrounds, Morganton, NC, from Jul 22, 2006 08:30 AM to Jul 22, 2006 05:00 PM)

The field day will be in conjunction with a two-day American Boer Goat Association's Boer Goat Show (Carolina Foothill Classic). The show will begin around 8:30 am and the field day will begin immediately following the show.

Pastured Poultry Conference (Chatham County Center, NCCE, Pittsboro, NC, from Sep 25, 2006 08:00 AM to Sep 25, 2006 05:00 PM)

 

CFSA High Country Farm Tour (Ashe & Watauga Counties, from Jul 22, 2006 01:00 PM to Jul 23, 2006 05:00 PM)

 

Putting Small Acreage to Work Conference (Gaston County Citizens Resource Center, from Dec 09, 2006 08:30 AM to Dec 09, 2006 03:00 PM)

Putting Small Acreage to Work Conference scheduled December 9, 2006 in Gaston County.

Saving the Family Farm II (Franklin County Extension Center, from Jan 17, 2007 09:00 AM to Jan 17, 2007 04:00 PM)

A full day workshop on planning the future of your farm, to be held in Franklin County. Detailed brochure and agenda to be posted soon.