By North Carolina A&T State University
The school offers six seminars taught by agricultural professionals, which give farmers the tools to develop sustainable farming operations. Session topics include business planning, marketing, and fruit and vegetable production, among others. The school also includes six field trips to working farms, led by innovative, experienced farmers and agricultural professionals. Participants learn low-cost, sustainable farming methods in a range of production systems, including fruits, vegetables, livestock, and specialty crops. Classes meet at the Catawba County Extension Center on the first Tuesday of the month beginning in January from 6 to 8:30 pm. Farm field days are typically on the fourth Thursday of the month from 9 am to 3 pm. Farm field days will take place at various farms throughout the Foothills.
Website |
http://gaston.ces.ncsu.edu/foothills-farm-school/ |
Contact |
(704)922-2112 |
North Carolina