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Forest Farming Factors Workshop

Forest Farming Factors Workshop Coming in October!

Can Your Woods Work For You? Find out more at the upcoming Forest Farming Factors Workshop on 14 October 2025 from 05.30pm - 07.30pm at SouthwesternCommunity College in room Burrell 102B located at…

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Food Truck Boot Camp Returns to Cherokee This November

Aspiring food truck owners and mobile food entrepreneurs are invited to take their business dreams to the next level at the upcoming Food Truck Boot Camp, hosted by the Center for Environmental…

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New Venue for ASAP's Business of Farming Conference 2/22/2025

Saturday, Feb. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m, will now take place at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock, NC, instead of A-B Tech in Asheville, as originally announced. The A-B Tech Conference…

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NC State: NC STATE ECONOMIST - Economic Outlook for 2025

Written byJeffrey H. Dorfman, Hugh C. Kiger Distinguished ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource Economics, NC State UniversityIn this issue of the NC State Economist, Hugh C. Kiger…

Calling All Gardeners, Egg Producers and Beekeepers

This year’s weather patterns have been a real challenge for gardens, flocks and beehives. Some folks had success with certain types and varieties, while others of us didn’t have stellar results.…

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Farm Tax Webinar - Sept. 19th Depreciation: Recovering the Cost of Capital Assets on the Farm

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Chatham County Center is conducting a Farm Tax Webinar on September 19 about depreciation and recovering the cost of capital assets. It has become evident…

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What's That Sound? Buzz Pollination!

Plant-pollinator interactions are very complex and nearly 75% of flowering plants rely on animals to move pollen to flowers. The color, shape, and smell of flowers partly determine the types of…

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Thinking About Becoming a Farmer?

Before making the decision to become a “farmer,” “agricultural producer,” or “grower,” there are many things that should be considered. Farming is more than a job or career; it’s a way of life, and…

Hiring: Jackson County Food Council Coordinator — Part-time 15–20 hrs/week, $25/hr

Jackson Food Council Coordinator Position

The Jackson County Food Council is hiring for a part-time Coordinator position. Please see the information below about the position and how to apply!

Does your dream or existing food business need a commissary kitchen?

Commissary Kitchen Needs Survey for Food Business

The Jackson County Food Council's leadership team is assessing the need and opportunity for a commissary kitchen in Jackson County.Please share this Survey with anyone in the region who might be…