Education and Grants
AHF Education connects Appalachian Highlands farmers with training, grants, workshops, field days, certifications and other opportunities that can strengthen their farms and businesses. We highlight programs from Extension, universities, agricultural organizations and other trusted sources, with an emphasis on opportunities available across the region.
Free Pasture Webinars Offer Clover and Funding Guidance
Free pasture webinars from NC State Extension will give livestock producers practical guidance on adding clover, establishing native warm-season grasses, and exploring financial support for pasture improvements. Scheduled for October 21 and November 18, the sessions will help farmers weigh
Protect Farms and Livestock With Better Disaster Planning
Disaster can strike a farm with little warning, damaging roads, fencing, buildings, equipment, and access to livestock in minutes. A two-day workshop in Greeneville will help farmers identify weak points, plan for emergencies, and better understand what to do when
GRASS Project Offers Incentives for Better Grazing Practices
GRASS gives beef cattle and sheep producers in Virginia and West Virginia a chance to improve grazing systems with technical help, training and possible financial incentives. The Grazing for Appalachian Sustainability Project focuses on practical changes that can strengthen pastures,
Farm Beginnings Gives New Farmers a Year to Build Skills
Farm Beginnings gives aspiring and early-stage farmers a year to work through the business side of agriculture, from finances and marketing to long-term planning and connections within the farm community. The Organic Growers School program combines online instruction with mentoring,
WNC AgOptions Grants Offer $10,000 for Family Farm Growth
WNC AgOptions is giving Western North Carolina farmers another chance to invest in their operations’ future through $10,000 grants for projects that support expansion, diversification, and improved efficiency. With an early Intent to Apply deadline approaching, farmers interested in the
Farmer e-Course Helps New Farmers Take Root in Appalachians.
The Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council submitted this article Photos by Graham Yelton In the Appalachian Highlands, farming knowledge has rarely lived in textbooks alone. It’s passed across tailgates, at livestock auctions, through conversations in feed stores, and over
