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SUMMARY:2023 Farm Workshop - Value-Added Products and Community Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:2023 Farmer Education Workshop Series: Value-Added Products in the Community Kitchen\nWhen: Tuesday\, November 28 from 2 – 4 pm \nWhere: SAHC Community Farm\, 180 Mag Sluder Road\, Alexander NC 28701 \n“Making More from Your Produce”\nDuring this workshop\, we will meet in SAHC’s certified\, commercial-grade kitchen. \nThe kitchen provides a resource for farmers in our Farmer Incubator Program and community members to prepare a variety of value-added products. Not sure what you want to produce? The SAHC V.A.K. (Value Added Kitchen) is an affordable option if you are wanting to test products as well! \nBy offering value-added products\, farmers improve their economic productivity and extend their market season through the entire year. Community Farm Manager Chris Link will lead the workshop\, explaining the elements of the kitchen at SAHC’s Community Farm\, steps involved in creating a value-added product\, and how to get started producing. \nJust after this workshop\, participants will have the option to stay afterward for the Food Safety and Kitchen Sanitation Class\, the first step in accessing the kitchen for your own production. \nThe workshop is free and the food safety class costs just $30. This workshop is open to the public; everyone is welcome! \nRegistration/Questions: Contact Chris Link at Chris@appalachian.org or 828.490.2565. Pre-registration is required; space is limited. Rain or shine. \nWorkshop Registration Form\nOops! We could not locate your form. \n\n  \n\nFunded in part by a grant from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina and the James G. K. McClure Fund.  \nThis material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under award number 2016-70017-25341 for Farm Pathways: Integrating Farmer Training with Land Access. Any opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2023-farm-workshop-kitchen/
LOCATION:SAHC Community Farm (Event Venue)\, 180 Mag Sluder Road\, Alexander\, NC\, 28701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Workshop Series,Upcoming,Workshop
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SUMMARY:2023 Farm Workshop - Whole Farm Planning
DESCRIPTION:2023 Farmer Education Workshop Series: Whole Farm Planning\nWhen: Thursday\, October 26 from 1 – 4 pm \nWhere: SAHC Community Farm\, 180 Mag Sluder Road\, Alexander NC 28701 \n“Choosing a Property: site analysis & concept design”\nReady to create your dream farm? Not sure how to create the best plan for your land? Join us for an introduction to planning and layout of land for small-scale farming. \nOur case study for this process will be a property just around the corner from the SAHC Community Farm in Alexander. We will have a virtual “walk through” site analysis of the property’s conditions using a number of land planning tools\, with a Permaculture approach. We will inventory conditions such as soils\, water\, wind\, aspect and more to create a multi-layered map of the site as a base for decision making. Using this information\, we will actively draw up together a concept for the site\, which addresses some of the needs and challenges identified in the analysis phase. \nThis workshop will be particularly appropriate for participants who already own or lease land\, as well as those who plan to do so in the future. Our focus will be on growers\, and the public is welcome! \nCost: $50 (no one turned away for inability to pay) \nRegistration/Questions: Contact Chris Link at Chris@appalachian.org or 828.490.2565. Pre-registration is required; space is limited. Rain or shine. \nWorkshop Registration Form\nOops! We could not locate your form. \n\n  \n\nFunded in part by a grant from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina and the James G. K. McClure Fund.  \nThis material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under award number 2016-70017-25341 for Farm Pathways: Integrating Farmer Training with Land Access. Any opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2023farmplanningworkshop/
LOCATION:SAHC Community Farm (Event Venue)\, 180 Mag Sluder Road\, Alexander\, NC\, 28701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Workshop Series,Upcoming,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230922T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn Part Two - In-Person Community Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, September 22nd\nTime: 12:00 pm\nWhere: SAHC Community Farm\nDistance: 2.5 miles\nDifficulty: Moderate. Several steep inclines are present on the trail.\nFree. Open to the public.\nJoin us at the SAHC Community Farm for Part Two of this special Lunch & Learn series to hike along our Discovery Trail and spend extra time at the Utopian Seed Project’s experimental farm plots. During this visit you will have the opportunity to see the crops that are growing and hear from Utopian Seed Project Executive Director and Founder Chris Smith about his vision for an engaged community of growers\, gardeners\, farmers\, foodies\, cooks\, chefs and everyone who embraces regional biodiversity and believe in a resilient\, delicious and equitable food and farming system. \nThis outing is Part 2 of a 2-part series\, with a Virtual Lunch and Learn on Tuesday\, September 19 at 12:00 p.m. You are not required to sign up for both\, but it is recommended. Register separately for the virtual introductory program HERE. \nOur Community Farm is a 140-acre educational and working farm just outside Asheville. The farm is a continually evolving home for conservation projects and agricultural production. Highlighted by our stream restoration project\, shortleaf pine reforestation project\, farm incubator program\, silvopasture project\, and education center\, there is always something new to see. \nParticipants can hike The Discovery Trail in a 2.5-mile loop allowing us to view all of the amazing farm projects before returning to the parking area. Or you can just visit the first part of the tour and return to the parking lot. The walk from the parking lot to the farm plot is about 10-15 minutes on a relatively flat trail. Participants are welcome to bring snacks and water to enjoy as we venture across the farm property. \nPlease note that our Community Farm is an active farm not open to the public unless accompanied by SAHC staff. To ensure safety\, staff capacity\, and a positive experience for everyone involved it is critical that ALL hike participants pre-register for events before visiting the farm. You will receive an email with specific information about where to meet on the farm and other necessary details. If you do not receive this email\, as well as a confirmation email following your registration\, we do not have you registered for the hike. The majority of this hike is not disability accessible. \nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/lunch-and-learn-series-part-ii-in-person-community-farm-tour/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Farm Workshop Series,Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Farm workshop: Agroforestry Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:So\, you planned and planted an agroforestry project. Now what? \nEarlier this year\, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy planted thousands of trees and shrubs in a new demonstration silvopasture project on 8 acres of pasture at the SAHC Community Farm\, with a lot of help from volunteers and our partners at Contours Lines! Contour Lines\, a nonprofit\, specializes in efficient establishment of agroforestry systems with a high seedling survival rate.  Contour Lines has planted over 7\,000 agroforestry systems in three countries.   They are hosting a 2-part workshop series with SAHC to teach more people how to plan and plant a silvopasture agroforestry sites on contour\, combining sloped soil management with sustainable agriculture. \nThis month\, we are hosting Part 2 in our 2-part silvopasture workshop series. We invite you to come learn about agroforestry maintenance. This class will focus on the termination and management of cover crops\, pruning\, organic pest management\, and mulching practices. \nThis workshop is great for anyone who is interested in learning more about silvopasture and agroforestry systems in the southern Appalachian mountains. \nCost: $20/per person (No one turned away for inability to pay)\n\nAbout the project: SAHC received a $6\,000 Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant to support this project\, and nonprofit organization Contour Lines  Corp. (contourlines.org) is donating plant material\, design and expertise for hands-on workshops to help execute the silvopasture project on the SAHC Community Farm. The Catalyzing Agroforestry Grants Program is an initiative funded by the Appalachian Beginning Forest Farming Coalition (ABFFC) and Edwards Mother Earth Foundation (EMEF) that is managed by Virginia Tech University in partnership with Rural Action\, Appalachian Sustainable Development\, The Yew Mountain Center\, North Carolina State University. \n\n\nRegister for This Workshop\nOops! We could not locate your form. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilvopasture at the Community Farm\nGoal:\nOur aim with this acreage is to make productive and educational/demonstrative use of the hilly pasture on the SAHC Community Farm\, which sees a lot of visitors (both adults and school groups from the community). We currently have no other agroforestry or silvopasture production open to the public in our community\, and we feel this will be a valuable learning site for current and future growers in the area! Carbon sequestration\, value added products and perennial/no till crops are just a few of the beneficial environmental and economic factors which lead us to initiate this specific multi crop plan. We are confident it will be a great fit for our farm and the needs of our region. \nDuring our first phase we converted 8 acres of pasture land into silvopasture by cutting in swales slightly of contour.  We planted a multi-species perennial crop of trees and shrubs for multiple outputs.  Varieties planted included locust\, mulberry\, paw-paw\, hazelnut\, sycamore\, indigo\, cottonwood\, elderberry and others.  In our second phase\, we will continue maintenance and management of the silvopasture project area\, which will produce food\, fodder\, fuel\, shade\, habitat\, water conservation and other impacts. \nPartnership with Contour Lines:\nSouthern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) and  Contour Lines Corp are teaming up to plant this demonstration agroforestry plot. The site is designed as an educational tool that will demonstrate regenerative agriculture and soil conservation techniques. This site will serve as a model for larger scale land restoration projects including native species reforestation\, diversified fruit and nut production\, and silvopasture farming. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/farm-workshop-agroforestry-maintenance/
LOCATION:SAHC Community Farm (Event Venue)\, 180 Mag Sluder Road\, Alexander\, NC\, 28701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Workshop Series,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230513T110000
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SUMMARY:Blazing Star Flowers Workshop: Spring Floral Design
DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself or a loved one to a colorful flower display from conserved mountain farmland while supporting a growing local business!\nBlazing Star Flowers\, growing in the Farm Incubator Program at SAHC Community Farm\, is hosting TWO workshops this month – Saturday May 6 and Saturday May 13. \nLearn to grow your own flower garden and design flower arrangements. Workshops run 11 am to 1 pm and will be followed by afternoon plant sales (1 to 5 pm). Workshops require pre-registration and class fee; afternoon plant sales are free to attend. Registration and details at www.blazingstarflowers.com/workshops \nMay 13 Workshop Details:\nEnjoy a fun and informative visit to Blazing Star Flowers in Alexander\, NC\, located on the 140-acre SAHC Community Farm. Tour their half-acre farm area and take in spring mountain views. See their early season flower fields and learn about their sustainable growing methods. \nWatch a demonstration in which you’ll learn general floral design principals and tips. Next you’ll create your own centerpiece to take home. Guidance will be given but students are encouraged to express their own personal style. All levels of experience are welcome. Small group size. Light snacks provided. Cost includes all tools and materials. \nMakes a great companion to their Flower CSA DIY loose stem bucket options\, when you can use your new skills to make weekly arrangements. After the workshop you’ll have the option to shop for flower and herb plants at the pop-up plant sale onsite from 1-5pm. They have a covered gathering space\, so the workshop will be held rain or shine. Workshop refunds are not available but your space may be transferred to someone else. If the workshop is sold out\, email them if you’d like to be placed on the waitlist. \n\n\n\n\nBlazing Star Flowers will also have one-time seedling CSA share for a pick-up early May:\nblazingstarflowers.com/product-page/cut-flower-collection-seedling-share \nAnd a bi-weekly Flower CSA pick up starts May 17th at Olivette Farm (new in 2023): www.blazingstarflowers.com/product-page/olivette-biweekly-flower-csa-share \nThe rest of their Flower CSAs starts June 8th\, with weekly pickups similar to previous seasons. Click HERE for more info. \nBlazingStarFlowers.com\n 
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/blazing-star-flowers-workshop-spring-floral-design/
LOCATION:SAHC Community Farm (Market Stand area)\, 228 Mag Sluder\, Alexander\, 28701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Workshop Series,Special Event,Upcoming,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230506T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230506T130000
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SUMMARY:Blazing Star Flowers Workshop: Growing Your Own Flower Garden
DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself or a loved one to a colorful flower display from conserved mountain farmland while supporting a growing local business!\nBlazing Star Flowers\, growing in the Farm Incubator Program at SAHC Community Farm\, is hosting TWO workshops this month – Saturday May 6 and Saturday May 13. \nLearn to grow your own flower garden and design flower arrangements. Workshops run 11 am to 1 pm and will be followed by afternoon plant sales (1 to 5 pm). Workshops require pre-registration and class fee; afternoon plant sales are free to attend. Registration and details at www.blazingstarflowers.com/workshops \nMay 6 Workshop Details:\nEnjoy a fun and informative visit to Blazing Star Flowers in Alexander\, NC\, located on the 140-acre SAHC Community Farm. Tour their half-acre farm area and take in spring mountain views with other plant enthusiasts. See early season flower fields while you learn about sustainable low-till growing methods to start your own flower garden for yourself and our pollinator friends to enjoy.  You’ll receive informative handouts and a few plants and seeds to get your garden started. You can also purchase additional plants at our on-site pop-up plant sale afterward. \nThis workshop is designed for home gardeners\, not commercial growers\, and it makes a wonderful companion to their Seedling Share Plant Collection or the flower and herb starts Blazing Star Flowers is currently selling at the River Arts District Farmers Market (Wednesdays from 3-6 pm) or the NC Arboretum Plant Sale (June 3 from 10-3). The workshop will discuss soil preparation\, planting\, maintaining\, and harvesting a variety of flowers including dahlias. \nIn the case of substantial rain\, the class will be postponed to the next day\, Sunday 5/7 from 2-4 pm. You will be notified of a weather-related postponement via email by 5 pm on Friday\, 5/5. \nRegistration closes at 8 am on 5/5/23. Refunds are not available but your space may be transferred to someone else if you notify us via email beforehand.  If the workshop is sold out\, you may email us to be placed on a wait list. A minimum of five students are required for the workshop to run. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlazing Star Flowers will also have one-time seedling CSA share for a pick-up early May:\nblazingstarflowers.com/product-page/cut-flower-collection-seedling-share \nAnd a bi-weekly Flower CSA pick up starts May 17th at Olivette Farm (new in 2023): www.blazingstarflowers.com/product-page/olivette-biweekly-flower-csa-share \nThe rest of their Flower CSAs starts June 8th\, with weekly pickups similar to previous seasons. Click HERE for more info. \nBlazingStarFlowers.com\n 
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/blazing-star-flowers-workshop-growing-your-own-flower-garden/
LOCATION:SAHC Community Farm (Market Stand area)\, 228 Mag Sluder\, Alexander\, 28701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Workshop Series,Upcoming,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230311T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230311T170000
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SUMMARY:Farm Workshop: Planning and Planting Agroforestry Systems on Contour
DESCRIPTION:Please join us\, rain or shine\, for any part of the day so that you’re able to learn\, observe and take part in PLANTING DAY of our first phase (8 acres!) of what will be a long standing vision at our Community Farm property: the first and only demonstration project currently in NC which will be open to the public and managed in perpetuity\, so that we can all learn about the numerous benefits and beauty of a perennial agroforestry and silvopasture system on conservation land. \nContour Lines is the nonprofit we’re fortunate to be working with for this workshop series. They have planted over 7\,000 agroforestry systems in three countries and offer a multitude of expertise of this fascinating\, progressive farming practice. \nFolks will get a good introduction on how to plan and plant a silvopasture agroforestry site that includes thousands of fruit and nut trees (hazelnut\, mulberry\, and several others) on a berm and swale contour system which will be grazed in future. \n\nSAHC received a Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant to support this project; the ultimate goal of the effort is to increase ecosystem sustainability and diversity by scaling up agroforestry practices on historic livestock pastures like ours. \nSuggested donation: $20 (No one turned away for inability to pay)\n\nLunch will be provided midway between our morning classroom portion and then the rest of the day will be hands-on work in the adjacent field learning as we plant with the team from Contour Lines! Again\, we want everyone to feel welcome\, so if you leave early/come late or just observe the team during the active planting\, please feel free. Children welcome as well\, and if you register after 3/8 please BYO lunch as that’s the date we’ll place orders\, thanks!\n \nPlease bring a waterbottle\, gloves\, raincoat/work clothes if you’re planting\, tools will be provided.\n \n\n\nLocation: SAHC Community Farm Education Center on Mag Sluder Rd in Alexander\, NC (20 minutes from central Asheville) \n\n\nRegister for This Workshop\nOops! We could not locate your form. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilvopasture at the Community Farm\nSAHC received a $6\,000 Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant to support this project\, and Contour Lines is donating plant material\, design and expertise for hands-on workshops to help execute a silvopasture project on the SAHC Community Farm. This demonstration agroforestry plot is designed as an educational tool that will demonstrate regenerative agriculture and soil conservation techniques. This site will serve as a model for larger scale land restoration projects including native species reforestation\, diversified fruit and nut production\, and silvopasture farming. \nThe Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program is focused on implementing silvopastures and forest farming practices; the ultimate goal of the effort is to increase ecosystem sustainability and diversity by scaling up agroforestry practices. SAHC’s project is part of a growing Agroforestry Regional Knowledge (ARK) Exchange that serves as a framework for future growth of agroforestry adoption. The ARK Exchange will support ecocultural learning\, workforce development\, and networking of producer peers\, nonprofit organizations\, academic institutions\, and governmental and nongovernmental partners. \nOur aim with the silvopasture acreage on the SAHC Community Farm is to make productive and educational/demonstrative use of our hilly pasture\, which sees a lot of visitors (both adults and school groups from the community). We currently have no agroforestry or silvopasture production open to the public in our community\, and SAHC feels it will be a valuable learning site for current and future growers in the area! Carbon sequestration\, value added products and perennial/no till crops are just a few of the beneficial environmental and economic factors which lead us to initiate this specific multi crop plan\, and we are confident it will be a great fit for our farm and the needs of our region. \nDuring our first phase we will begin converting 8 acres of pasture land into silvopasture by cutting in swales slightly of contour.  We will be planting a multi-species perennial crop of trees and shrubs for multiple outputs.  Varieties being planted include locust\, mulberry\, paw-paw\, hazelnut\, sycamore\, indigo\, cottonwood\, elderberry and others.  We will produce food\, fodder\, fuel\, shade\, habitat\, water conservation and other positive impacts.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/farm-workshop-planning-and-planting-agroforestry-systems-on-contour/
LOCATION:SAHC Community Farm (Event Venue)\, 180 Mag Sluder Road\, Alexander\, NC\, 28701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Workshop Series,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Farm Workshop: Navigating Food Safety on Small Farms with NC Cooperative Extension Part 2
DESCRIPTION:In this two-part workshop\, we’ll review aspects of food safety and post-harvest handling suitable for small and micro farms\, whose scale necessitates creative solutions for recommended best practices. Participants will gain an understanding of practical ways to maintain general food safety\, and the requirements farms must follow under the FSMA Produce Safety rule. You must register for the webinar on March 1 in order to participate in the on-farm portion of the training. Presented by NC Cooperative Extension\, Buncombe County Center.\n \nWednesday\, March 1\, 2023. 6pm – 8pm – Online Workshop\nDay 1 offers a webinar format that will address important aspects of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)\, and highlight required actions for farms of any size. \nThursday\, March 2\, 2023. 2pm – 4pm – In-person Workshop in Alexander\, NC\nDay 2 will be an on-farm workshop at the SAHC Community Farm in Alexander\, where we will walk through a small-scale wash/pack facility and discuss design considerations.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/farm-workshop-navigating-food-safety-on-small-farms-with-nc-cooperative-extension-part-2/
LOCATION:SAHC Community Farm (Event Venue)\, 180 Mag Sluder Road\, Alexander\, NC\, 28701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Workshop Series,Upcoming
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230301T200000
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SUMMARY:Farm Workshop: Navigating Food Safety on Small Farms with NC Cooperative Extension Part 1
DESCRIPTION:In this two-part workshop\, we’ll review aspects of food safety and post-harvest handling suitable for small and micro farms\, whose scale necessitates creative solutions for recommended best practices. Participants will gain an understanding of practical ways to maintain general food safety\, and the requirements farms must follow under the FSMA Produce Safety rule. You must register for the webinar on March 1 in order to participate in the on-farm portion of the training. Presented by NC Cooperative Extension\, Buncombe County Center. \nWednesday\, March 1\, 2023. 6pm – 8pm – Online Workshop\nDay 1 offers a webinar format that will address important aspects of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)\, and highlight required actions for farms of any size. \nThursday\, March 2\, 2023. 2pm – 4pm – In-person Workshop in Alexander\, NC\nDay 2 will be an on-farm workshop at the SAHC Community Farm in Alexander\, where we will walk through a small-scale wash/pack facility and discuss design considerations.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/farm-workshop-navigating-food-safety-on-small-farms-with-nc-cooperative-extension-part-1/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Farm Workshop Series,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230223T130000
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SUMMARY:Deep Dive into Farmland Access
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, February 23 from 1-3 pm\nWhere: SAHC Community Farm at 180 Mag Sluder Road\, Alexander\, NC 28701 \n\nJoin SAHC’s Community Farm Manager Chris Link and SAHC staff for a 2-hour\, in-person “deep dive” question and answer session paired with a walking tour of the farm. Learn about different aspects of SAHC’s farmland access initiatives\, including start-up and funding\, challenges\, and partnership opportunities. In 2015\, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy launched a Farm Incubator Program to help farmers gain access to land and grow agricultural businesses. Our program has graduated 10 farmers since its inception. We often receive requests from folks interested in learning more about how to start\, run\, and troubleshoot their own programs — so this is your opportunity to ask questions and learn more in-person! This free opportunity in a relaxed atmosphere will be tailored for landowners\, growers\, and private/non-profit/public organizations who are interested in learning how to help farmers access land.\n\n\nFREE and open to the public\, but pre-registration is required. Rain or shine (we have an indoor classroom space for discussion in the event of inclement weather).\n\n\nTo attend\, please fill out the Registration Form below:\nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/deep-dive-into-farmland-access/
LOCATION:SAHC Community Farm (Event Venue)\, 180 Mag Sluder Road\, Alexander\, NC\, 28701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Workshop Series,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230125T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230125T130000
DTSTAMP:20221213T223634Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch and Learn: Alphabet Soup - Navigating Government Farm Programs
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn: Alphabet Soup – Navigating Government Farm Programs\nWednesday\, Jan. 25 | 12:00 p.m.\nUSDA\, Extension\, FSA\, NRCS\, Rural Development – at times\, the acronyms and jargon associated with farming programs can seem overwhelming. Hosted by our partner Stephen Bishop\, NC FarmLink Western Director\, this presentation will provide a brief overview of the most common government farm assistance programs\, as well as tips and advice on applying for assistance and where to get started. \n \nRegister in advance for this FREE webinar:\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n 
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/virtual-lunch-and-learn-alphabet-soup-navigating-government-farm-programs/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Farm Workshop Series,Upcoming,Virtual Conservation Experience,Workshop
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