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SUMMARY:Gather to Grow — Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Register before the deadline\nRegistration for the 2026 Gather to Grow Forest Farming Conference remains open through Oct. 15\, according to the Appalachian Forest Farmer Coalition. This calendar item marks that deadline rather than a live class. The announcement does not specify a closing hour\, so complete registration early enough to resolve questions and check current availability. The conference itself takes place Oct. 23–25 at the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center in Blacksburg. \nRegistration and limited scholarships\nRegular adult registration costs $299\, with limited student tickets at $199 and youth tickets at $149 when attending with an adult. The organizer says registration remains open through Oct. 15. Its current update also identifies limited scholarships for beginning farmers from Appalachian counties in Ohio\, Kentucky and Tennessee. Awards include registration and two nights of lodging; availability is limited and not guaranteed. Check the current application instructions and do not assume travel expenses are included. The conference page remains the place to verify prices\, ticket availability and participation arrangements. \nPrepare for the visit\nThe main venue is at 901 Prices Fork Road\, Blacksburg\, VA 24061. Contact info@appalachianforestfarmers.org for conference questions. Before attending\, consider the woodland crop or business question you want to investigate and which follow-up contacts would be useful. Those are optional preparation suggestions\, not promised individual consultations. Confirm the current daily schedule and any pre-conference activity arrangements with the organizer. Published partner calendars give conflicting opening times\, so the event’s exact start and finish hours need confirmation. Keep lodging arrangements separate from conference registration and review cancellation terms before booking. If you hope to talk with other growers\, prepare a short introduction to your interests and the question you are investigating. This can help you make productive use of informal conversations between sessions. A conference can help you identify resources and questions for further work\, but attendance does not guarantee that a proposed forest enterprise will be suitable or profitable on your property. \nChoose a learning priority\nThe conference focuses on Appalachian forest farming and includes presentations\, producer experiences and an industry expo. Subjects include woodland botanicals\, mushrooms\, syrups and other products. Before buying a ticket\, review the program and identify the topics you most want to investigate. A focused goal can help you make useful connections during the gathering. These are optional planning suggestions rather than a required application statement. Save the official registration confirmation and verify both the conference dates and the hotel dates before traveling. \nOfficial event information
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/gather-to-grow-registration-deadline/
LOCATION:Online — Applications
CATEGORIES:Education,Educational
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SUMMARY:Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo
DESCRIPTION:Beef Production Education in Greeneville\nThe Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo will be held October 15 at the Clyde Austin 4-H Center in Greeneville. The annual program brings cattle producers together with Extension specialists\, researchers\, veterinarians\, industry representatives and other agricultural professionals. \nCheck-in begins at 7:30 a.m.\, with educational programming scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The first day includes a trade show and presentations from industry experts\, breed association representatives\, veterinarians and university specialists. \nRegistration Deadline and Cost\nEarly registration is $25 through October 9. The fee increases to $50 from October 10 through October 15. Lunch is included. Pre-registration is required. \nRegional Beef Education\nThe expo is organized by Northeast Tennessee Extension agents and focuses on current research and production practices that can help cattle operations improve management and profitability. Producers can register through UT Extension or contact the Greene County Extension Office at 423-798-1710 for information.
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/northeast-tennessee-beef-expo-3/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo and Master Beef Producer Course
DESCRIPTION:UT Extension and UT AgResearch will offer beef-production education in Greeneville beginning with the Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo on Oct. 15 at the Clyde Austin 4-H Center. The related Master Beef Producer course runs Oct. 15-16 and provides research-based instruction in current beef cattle management practices\, profitability and sustainability. Master Beef Producer certification can help eligible Tennessee producers qualify for a higher level of Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program assistance. Contact a local Extension office for registration details.
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/northeast-tennessee-beef-expo-and-master-beef-producer-course/
LOCATION:Clyde Austin 4-H Center\, 214 4-H Lane\, Greeneville\, TN\, 37745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Northeast Tennessee Master Beef Producer Course
DESCRIPTION:Earn Master Beef Producer Certification\nThe Northeast Tennessee Master Beef Producer Course will be held October 15-16 at the Clyde Austin 4-H Center in Greeneville. The program combines current beef-cattle management education with hands-on learning and opportunities to work with Extension specialists\, researchers and industry representatives. \nSessions are designed to strengthen the profitability and sustainability of beef operations. Participants also receive reference materials they can use after the course. \nCertification Can Support TAEP Participation\nCompleting the Master Beef Producer program qualifies Tennessee producers to receive a higher percentage of financial assistance through the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program. Graduates receive a certificate after completing the training requirements. \nRegistration and Cost\nEarly registration is $125 through October 9. The fee increases to $200 from October 10 through October 15. The course will be held at the Clyde Austin 4-H Center\, 214 4-H Lane in Greeneville. Producers can register through UT Extension or contact the Greene County Extension Office at 423-798-1710.
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/northeast-tennessee-master-beef-producer-course/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:WNC Beef Cattle Meeting: New World Screwworm
DESCRIPTION:A cattle education meeting in Canton\nThe WNC Beef Cattle Commission will hold an educational meeting Oct. 15\, 2026\, at WNC Livestock Exchange in Canton\, North Carolina. The evening runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Eastern. A meal begins at 6 p.m.\, followed by the educational presentation at 6:30 p.m. Natalie Trantham will speak on New World screwworm. The livestock exchange is at 474 Stock Drive\, Canton\, NC 28716. The meeting appears in the commission’s fall schedule shared by Haywood County Extension. \nPrepare questions for the presenter\nThe announced topic gives beef producers a reason to gather information directly from the educational program. Before attending\, consider what you need to understand about the subject and where you currently get livestock health updates. Write down those questions so you can listen for answers during the presentation. These are preparation suggestions\, not a claim that the speaker will cover a particular disease response protocol or address every farm’s situation. The event announcement does not establish a local outbreak or make treatment recommendations. Use the meeting to learn which official resources to consult for current information and how to pursue questions beyond the evening’s discussion. If you manage cattle with family members or employees\, consider how you will share the resources you collect with the rest of the operation afterward. \nCheck attendance arrangements\nContact Haywood County Extension at 828-456-3575 for questions about the meeting and current participation instructions. The public announcement does not state a registration fee or specific RSVP terms\, so confirm those details if they affect your plans. Arrive in time for the 6 p.m. meal rather than treating 6:30 as the start of the whole event. Check the official listing before traveling for any changes to the schedule or location. The commission also has a separately listed Nov. 19 educational meeting on stocker value; do not combine the two dates into one calendar entry. Keep the October presentation topic attached to this meeting when sharing it with other cattle producers. Bring a way to record resource names and follow-up contacts\, and use the organizer’s original event page when passing along attendance information. \nOfficial event information
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/wnc-beef-cattle-meeting-new-world-screwworm/
LOCATION:WNC Livestock Exchange\, 474 Stock Drive\, Canton\, NC\, 28716
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Marketing for All 3.0: Farm Branding
DESCRIPTION:About this session\nFarm Branding is the featured topic Oct 15\, 2026 in Marketing for All 3.0. Consider the words\, images and information you already use to describe your farm. Before the session\, choose one example you want to improve\, such as a market sign\, package label or business introduction. Think about who needs to understand that message and what you want them to remember. This is optional preparation\, not a request to submit branding materials or a promise that instructors will redesign each participant’s identity. \nA course for direct-market businesses\nThe University of Kentucky Center for Crop Diversification is offering Marketing for All 3.0 as a free six-week online course for small and midsize farmers and food entrepreneurs. Sessions meet on Thursdays from Oct. 15 through Nov. 19\, 2026\, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Eastern through Zoom. The course covers branding\, photography\, graphic design\, web presence\, online sales and email marketing. Farmers selling through markets\, farm stores or online channels can consider how those subjects connect with the way customers currently find and buy their products. Organizers encourage participants to attend all six sessions because the lessons build on one another. \nRegister and put the learning to work\nUse the official course page to register and follow the confirmation instructions for Zoom access. The sessions have separate calendar entries so you can reserve the time for the full sequence. Check the date on each listing\, especially as the course moves from October into November. Before the evening program\, test your audio and internet connection and have a way to record ideas you want to revisit. After each meeting\, choose a small piece of work to review before the next session rather than trying to revise an entire marketing system at once. These are optional ways to prepare and follow through\, not extra assignments from the organizer. If you have questions about participation or access\, contact the Center for Crop Diversification through the course page. Keep your registration confirmation available for schedule updates and joining instructions. \nOfficial event information
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/marketing-for-all-3-0-farm-branding/
LOCATION:Online — Zoom
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