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Farm Prosperity Workshop--Farm Conservation (Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Education Center, 455 Research Drive, Fletcher, NC, from 2006-07-25 11:00 to 2006-07-25 02:00)

The farm prosperity project will host a free introductory workshop, "Keeping Farms Prosperous: Conservation Makes Sense," designed to help farmers and landowners understand land conservation options. This event is open to the public. Call ahead to make lunch reservations or bring your own lunch.

Post-Harvest Handling of Vegetable Crops (CEFS, from 2006-05-22 06:00 to 2006-05-22 08:00)

Sponsored by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS). Led by Bryan Green, NC State University.

Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring: Propagation Options (Fullsun Farm, Leicester, NC, from 2006-05-15 10:00 to 2006-05-15 12:00)

Farmers teaching farmers - this is 15 week series taking several crops from start to finish- each class designed to stand alone - come to one or all! This weeks class will focus on Propagation - seed selection, transplant production, and plant by mail at Fullsun Farms. Preregistration is not required,but helpful if you want handouts and a $5 fee will be charged. Direction to Full Sun Farm: Take Patton Ave west in to West Asheville. Turn RIGHT onto New Leicester Hwy., Hwy 63. There is an Ingles Grocery store at that corner. Take Leicester Hwy about 11 miles. Turn LEFT onto NORTH TURKEY CREEK RD. There is a little store called “The Trading Post” there at the corner. From that turn, the farm is 6.2 miles. After about a mile the road forks, take the RIGHT fork. It goes up and to the right. At this point the road changes names to Early’s Mountain Rd. Go up and over the mountain. The road levels out and opens up into a big valley. You will pass three roads off to the left. The third road is WILLOW CREEK RD. Go past Willow Creek and the farm is the first house on the LEFT, #90. Now the road has changed names twice more since you came off the mountain. It is now Bald Creek Rd., no matter it’s the same road as you came over the mountain on. Trust the directions. There is very limited cell service out in Sandy Mush, so if you get lost you’ll have to stop and ask for assistance. Good luck. Any problems – please call Diane Ducharme cell 828-545-1943 This series is sponsored by NC A & T, the Organic Growers School, and NC Cooperative Extension.

Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring: Crop Succession Planning (Flying Cloud Farm, Leicester, NC, from 2006-05-22 10:00 to 2006-05-22 12:00)

This workshop is part of the farmer-to-farmer mentoring series sponsored by NC Cooperative Extension, NC A&T University, and the Organic Growers School. This workshop will cover succession planning issues involving field rotation, cut flowers, fruits, and vegetables.

Grazing Systems for Small Farms (CEFS, from 2006-06-06 06:00 to 2006-06-06 09:00)

This workshop is hosted by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and will be led by Eileen Coite, NC Cooperative Extension.

Emerging Markets for Local Farmers (CEFs, from 2006-06-12 06:00 to 2006-06-12 08:00)

This workshop is hosted by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and will be led by Steve Moore, NC A&T University.

Community Supported Agriculture for Consumers (CEFS, from 2006-06-17 09:30 to 2006-06-17 11:00)

This workshop is hosted by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and will be led by Bryan Green, NC State University.

Weed Management in Organic Grains (CEFS, from 2006-07-11 10:00 to 2006-07-11 02:00)

This workshop is hosted by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and will be led by Dr. Chris Regerg-Horton and Molly Hamilton, NC State University.

Beneficial Insect Habitat and Release Strategies (CEFS, from 2006-07-17 09:30 to 2006-07-17 04:00)

This workshop is hosted by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems and will be led by Dr. David Orr and Dr. Mike Linker, NC State University.

Organic Certification Mini-Course (CEFS, from 2006-08-14 10:00 to 2006-08-14 03:00)

Hosted by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems. Led by Tony Kleese, Carolina Farm Stewardship Association.

Cover Crops & Equipment for the Small Farm (CEFS, from 2006-08-21 01:00 to 2006-08-21 05:00)

Hosted by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems. Led by Bryan Green and Ken Fager, NC State University.

CEFS Fall Festival (CEFS, from 2006-09-16 12:00 to 2006-09-16 12:00)

Join local farmers,educators, and CEFS staff to celebrate 10 years of programming in Sustainable Agriculture. The event will include demonstrations, tours, hands-on activities for children, a keynote speaker, and lots of fun! Enjoy great food featuring local products and live music throughout the afternoon and evening.

Season Extension of Vegetable Crops (CEFS, from 2006-09-18 06:00 to 2006-09-18 08:00)

Hosted by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems. Led by Steve Moore, NC A&T University.

High Tunnel Greenhouse Production (CEFS, from 2006-10-16 06:00 to 2006-10-16 08:00)

Hosted by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems and led by Steve Moore, NC A&T University.

Mid-Atlantic Dairy Grazing Conference (CEFS, from 2006-10-31 08:00 to 2006-11-01 05:00)

This multi-state educational program will include invited speakers, a panel discussion among dairy grazers, and presentations of pasture-based dairy research at CEFS. Organized by Dr. Steve Washburn, NC State University

Organic Grain Farmer Panel (CEFS, from 2006-12-12 10:00 to 2006-12-12 02:00)

Hosted by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems and led by Dr. Chris Reberg-Horton and Molly Hamilton, NC State University.

Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring: Weed Management (Full Sun Farm, Sandy Mush, NC, from 2006-06-05 10:00 to 2006-06-05 12:00)

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

Disease Management (Thatchmore Farm, Leicester, NC, from 2006-06-12 10:00 to 2006-06-12 12:00)

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

Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring: Insect Management (Flying Cloud Farm, Fairview, NC, from 2006-06-19 10:00 to 2006-06-19 12:00)

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

Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring: Farm Infrastructure (Full Sun Farm, Sandy Mush, NC, from 2006-07-10 10:00 to 2006-07-10 12:00)

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

Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring: Mulching for weed suppression and crop management (Thatchmore Farm, Leicester, NC, from 2006-07-17 10:00 to 2006-07-17 12:00)

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

Cultural Crop Management (Flying Cloud Farm, Fairview, NC, from 2006-07-24 10:00 to 2006-07-24 12:00)

This workshop is part of the farmer-to-farmer mentoring series hosted by NC Cooperative Extension, NC A&T University, and the Organic Growers School. Specific topics to be covered include trellises, pruning, and staking.

Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring: Irrigation Options (Flying Cloud FArm, Fairview, NC, from 2006-08-07 10:00 to 2006-08-07 12:00)

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

Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring: Marketing Farm Product Opportunities (Full Sun Farm, Sandy Mush, NC, from 2006-08-14 10:00 to 2006-08-14 12:00)

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