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SUMMARY:WaterSmart NC Irrigation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The WaterSmart NC irrigation workshop will give farmers and agricultural professionals a full day of classroom instruction and hands-on training focused on irrigation management\, water conservation\, and precision irrigation technology. \nThe workshop will be held Wednesday\, October 7\, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the N.C.Cooperative Extension Stokes County Center\, 700 N. Main St.\, Danbury\, North Carolina. \nN.C. Cooperative Extension is organizing the regional program for farmers\, Extension agents\, Natural Resources Conservation Service staff\, researchers\, students\, and agricultural industry professionals. Organizers describe it as the first regional WaterSmart NC Irrigation Management and Water Conservation Workshop. \n  \n \n  \nPractical Irrigation Training for Farmers\nThe WaterSmart NC Irrigation Workshop will focus on ways producers can manage irrigation systems more efficiently while making better use of available water. \nTopics will include irrigation scheduling\, soil moisture management\, irrigation system design and troubleshooting\, water conservation\, and precision irrigation technologies. Participants will also learn about the economics of irrigation and potential cost-share opportunities that may help farms adopt or improve water-management systems. \nThe program combines classroom education with hands-on activities. Farmers will have opportunities to examine irrigation equipment and learn how different technologies can help guide watering decisions. \nPlanned activities at the WaterSmart NC Irrigation Workshop include demonstrations involving irrigation systems\, soil-moisture sensors\, fertigation\, and other tools used for on-farm irrigation decision-making. The program also includes equipment demonstrations\, farmer discussions\, and presentations from agricultural specialists. \nWater Conservation and Precision Agriculture\nEfficient irrigation can help farms reduce unnecessary water use while delivering water where and when crops need it. \nPrecision irrigation tools can provide producers with better information about soil conditions and crop needs. Proper system design\, maintenance\, and scheduling can also help farmers avoid both overwatering and underwatering. \nThe WaterSmart NC program connects those concepts with practical techniques farmers can apply to their own operations. \nThe workshop may be particularly useful to vegetable\, fruit\, and specialty-crop growers who rely on irrigation during dry periods or who are considering upgrades to existing irrigation systems. \nContinuing Education Available\nPrivate applicator license continuing education units are available for participants attending the workshop\, according to N.C. Cooperative Extension. \nRegistration is required in advance for the WaterSmart NC Irrigation Workshop. \nFarmers and other agricultural professionals interested in irrigation efficiency\, water conservation\, or precision-agriculture technology can attend the daylong program in Danbury. \nDate: Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026\nTime: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.\nLocation: N.C. Cooperative Extension\, Stokes County Center\nAddress: 700 N. Main St.\, Danbury\, NC 27016\nFormat: In-person classroom and hands-on training\nContinuing education: Private applicator license CEUs available\nRegistration: Required \n  \nRead our full-length articles about educational opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/watersmart-nc-farmer-precision-irrigation-workshop/
LOCATION:N.C. Cooperative Extension\, Stokes County Center\, 700 N Main St\, Danbury\, NC\, 27016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshops & Seminars
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SUMMARY:Farming Where You Live Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The Farming Where You Live Webinar Series concludes on October 7 with the fourth and final free online session for landowners and beginning farmers looking to generate income from farm or forest land. \nThe Farming Where You Live Webinar Series is a free online program from the University of Tennessee Center for Profitable Agriculture for landowners and beginning farmers who want to use farm or forest land productively. Sessions are scheduled for September 17\, September 24\, October 1\, and October 7\, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Attendees must preregister. \nThis series targets people who may own acreage and are deciding which agricultural or forestry enterprise makes sense for their property. It can also help beginning farmers evaluate land\, identify realistic income opportunities\, and better understand available resources. \n\n\nThis Webinar Series Focuses on Practical Land Use\nThis Webinar Series focuses on practical ways to assess existing land and consider how it might generate income. That may include agricultural enterprises\, forest-based opportunities\, or other uses that fit the landowner’s goals and available resources. \nFor many landowners\, the challenge is not simply deciding what they could do with a property. The harder question is whether an idea fits the land\, available labor\, the market\, and the time and money they are willing to invest. \nA program like this can help participants move from a general idea toward a more realistic plan. \nFarming Where You Live Webinar Series Can Help Beginning Farmers\nBeginning farmers often have to make several decisions at once\, including what to produce\, how much land they need\, and whether a proposed enterprise can support itself financially. \nThe series gives participants a chance to hear from agricultural professionals while thinking through those decisions before making larger investments. \nBecause the sessions are online\, farmers and landowners can participate from anywhere in the region without traveling. Participants may get more from the program by bringing questions about their own property and keeping notes on programs\, contacts\, or resources they want to investigate later. \nFarming Where You Live Webinar Series Runs Through October 7\nThe organizers schedule the final live session for October 7. Landowners and beginning farmers interested in the Farming Where You Live Webinar Series should register in advance and confirm the schedule and connection information before each session. The program may be especially useful for people with land available who are still figuring out what kind of farm or forest enterprise best fits their property\, resources\, and long-term goals. \nRead our full-length articles about educational opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/farming-where-you-live-webinar-series-4/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Tree Walk and Talk
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Read the Forest\nVirginia State University and Virginia Cooperative Extension will offer Tree Walk and Talk on October 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Humpback Rock Mountain Farm near Waynesboro. The outdoor program will help participants identify common trees and invasive species while building a better understanding of the forest ecosystem around them. \nParticipants will learn characteristics that distinguish different tree species and discuss how invasive plants and other pressures can affect woodland health. The program also highlights practical steps landowners and visitors can take to respond to invasive species. \nUseful for Woodland Owners\nThe session can be useful for farmers\, woodland owners and others who manage forested acreage or want to improve their ability to recognize trees and forest conditions. The setting at Humpback Rock provides an opportunity to learn in a working Appalachian landscape rather than in a classroom. \nRegistration\nTree Walk and Talk will run from 1 to 3 p.m. October 7 at Humpback Rock Mountain Farm\, 5846 Blue Ridge Parkway\, Waynesboro. For more information\, contact Forrest Hobbs at 804-892-5310. Registration is available through the official Virginia State University event listing.
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/tree-walk-and-talk/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Fall High Tunnel Organic Nutrient Management
DESCRIPTION:Build Soil Fertility in a High Tunnel\nA hands-on Virginia State University Small Farm Outreach Program workshop on Wednesday\, October 7\, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Warfield\, Virginia\, focuses on nutrient management in high tunnels.   This workshop will show growers how to use organic soil nutrients inside a high tunnel to support fall vegetables. \nAlex Hessler\, a small-farm nutrient management specialist with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation\, will lead the training. This workshop helps growers understand soil fertility in protected growing systems and make practical nutrient-management decisions for cool-season crops. \n\nImage by Zoe Richardson \nOrganic Inputs and Fall Vegetable Production\nHigh tunnels can extend the growing season\, but intensive production can also make careful soil and nutrient management increasingly important. Participants will learn how to use organic nutrient materials to improve soil conditions while supporting productive fall vegetable crops. \nThe session connects soil fertility with crop performance and gives growers an opportunity to consider how nutrient-management practices fit into an overall high-tunnel production plan. \nA Hands-On Outdoor Workshop\nOrganizers plan to include hands-on work in the high tunnel if time permits\, including planting a variety of fall vegetable plants. Because the workshop includes outdoor activity\, participants should dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. \nThe workshop will be held at 2778 Cut Bank Road in Warfield. You can register through the official Virginia State University event listing. Farmers should check that page for any updates before traveling. \n  \nRead our full-length articles about Educational and grant opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/fall-high-tunnel-organic-nutrient-management/
LOCATION:Warfield High Tunnel Workshop Site\, 2778 Cut Bank Road\, Warfield\, VA\, 23889
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshops & Seminars
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SUMMARY:Shepherd WISE
DESCRIPTION:Shepherd WISE: Hands-On Training for Sheep Producers\nShepherd WISE Training gives Virginia sheep producers an opportunity to build practical skills in flock health\, lamb production\, and day-to-day management. Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Women in Agriculture WISE training series includes the program and offers practical experience for participants’ farms. \nThe October 7 program focuses on sheep production\, covering herd health\, lamb processing\, nutrition\, and veterinary decision-making. \n\n\nBuild Better Flock Management Skills\nParticipants in Shepherd WISE will work through practical issues that can affect animal health\, productivity\, and profitability. Herd-health discussions help producers better recognize common problems and know when they need veterinary care. \nNutrition will also be part of the program\, giving participants a chance to consider how feeding decisions affect sheep condition\, reproduction\, growth\, and overall flock performance. \nLamb processing instruction adds another practical component for producers who raise animals for meat or are considering direct-market opportunities. \nMake More Informed Animal Health Decisions\nOne goal of Shepherd WISE is to help producers feel more confident when making veterinary and management decisions. \nProducers can respond faster to health problems by understanding what stays on the farm and when to call a veterinarian. \nThe training is part of a three-day WISE series that also includes Cattle WISE and Equipment WISE. Participants can attend the sheep-focused session separately based on their interests and production needs. \nScholarships may be available based on financial need. Producers should review the current Virginia Cooperative Extension registration information for costs\, location details\, and availability before attending. \n  \nRead our full-length articles about Educational and grant opportunities here! \n 
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/shepherd-wise/
LOCATION:Roseland\, VA\, Roseland\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshops & Seminars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Women in Agriculture":MAILTO:afannon@vt.edu
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SUMMARY:Soil Test Results and Interpretation
DESCRIPTION:Understand What Your Soil Test Is Telling You\nSoil Test Results can provide farmers and landowners with valuable information\, but making sense of the numbers and recommendations is not always straightforward. \nVirginia State University’s Small Farm Outreach Program will offer Soil Test Results and Interpretation on October 7 from 5 to 6 p.m. Eastern. The virtual webinar will help participants understand their soil reports and use the information to make practical management decisions for farms and other properties. \nThe program will walk participants through a soil-test report step by step\, explaining what laboratories test\, why those measurements matter\, and how the results relate to soil management. \n\nPhoto by Neslihan-Gunaydin \nTurn Test Results Into Management Decisions\nA soil test can help producers identify nutrient needs and determine whether soil conditions may be limiting plant growth. But the report becomes most useful when producers understand how to interpret its recommendations. \nThe webinar will explain how farmers and landowners can use soil-test information when making decisions about soil fertility and long-term management. \nParticipants will also learn more about the connection between soil health and productive\, resilient soils. The program will discuss practical strategies producers can use to improve soil conditions over time rather than viewing a soil test as simply a list of numbers. \nBuild Confidence in Soil Management\nThis session is appropriate for people new to soil testing\, as well as producers who have received soil-test reports before but want a better understanding of what the results mean. \nThe goal is to help participants become more confident using soil information when making decisions for their farms\, gardens\, or other properties. \nThe webinar will be held through Microsoft Teams. Participants should install Teams on the device they plan to use\, check their microphone and speakers ahead of time\, and open the meeting link a few minutes before the program begins. \nRegistration is available through Virginia State University’s Small Farm Outreach Program. \n  \nRead our full-length articles about Educational and grant opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/soil-test-results-and-interpretation/
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CATEGORIES:Education,Webinars
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