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SUMMARY:Knoxville Grower-Buyer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Connect Directly With Regional Food Buyers\nFarmers\, ranchers\, and food producers looking to expand wholesale sales can meet regional buyers directly at the Knoxville Grower-Buyer Meeting on November 12. The free event runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kern’s Bakery\, 2201 Kerns Rising Way in Knoxville. \nThe Knoxville Grower-Buyer Meeting connects East Tennessee agricultural producers with chefs\, restaurant owners\, grocery managers\, distributors\, and institutional food-service buyers interested in local supply. Ultimately\, the goal is to help growers start conversations\, learn buyers’ needs\, and identify relationships to pursue after the event. \n\n\nLearn What Wholesale Buyers Need\nDoors open at 8 a.m. for networking and coffee\, followed by breakfast and a welcome session at 8:30. The main Grower-Buyer Meeting and Meet the Experts session runs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Farmers can introduce their businesses\, discuss products and seasonal availability\, and ask buyers about purchasing requirements. \nOrganizers make clear that the meeting does not guarantee sales or contracts. Instead\, it is an opportunity to open a door and follow up later. That can help producers considering wholesale markets but not yet sure what individual restaurants\, grocers\, or distributors require. \nBusiness Guidance for Producers\nExperts will discuss marketing\, social media\, and food safety. They will cover Tennessee Department of Agriculture requirements and other wholesale-readiness topics. These topics matter because wholesale channels differ from direct-to-consumer sales in packaging\, delivery\, pricing\, and communication. \nThe Knoxville Grower-Buyer Meeting welcomes produce farmers\, fruit growers\, and row-crop operations. It also welcomes livestock producers\, dairies\, egg suppliers\, and specialty or value-added agricultural businesses. These groups are ready to explore wholesale expansion. Additionally\, partners include Real Good Kitchen Foundation\, Nourish Knoxville\, and UT Extension. \nRegistration is free. Farmers planning to attend may benefit from bringing information about their products\, seasonal availability\, production capacity\, and current sales channels to make the most of conversations with buyers. \n  \nRead our full-length articles about educational opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/knoxville-grower-buyer-meeting/
LOCATION:Kern’s Bakery\, 2201 Kerns Rising Way\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Fall Crop Protection Webinar #4: Extension Weed Science Update
DESCRIPTION:Fall Crop Protection Webinar #4\nThe Extension Weed Science Update session of the University of Kentucky Fall Crop Protection Webinar Series will be held online from 10 to 11 a.m. Eastern. Travis Legleiter of University of Kentucky Extension Weed Science will present the session. \nThe University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture\, Food and Environment and the Grain Crops Pest Management Group are presenting the 2026 Fall Crop Protection Webinar Series. The five-part online series focuses on agronomic crops and integrated pest management and is open to farmers\, Extension agents\, crop consultants\, industry professionals and others. \nEach session runs from 10 to 11 a.m. Eastern. Participants must register online and select the webinar dates they want to attend. Certified crop advisers can earn one Integrated Pest Management continuing-education unit for each webinar\, for a possible five CEUs across the full series. Kentucky pesticide applicator credits are pending. \nPart of a Five-Week Series\nThe series runs on consecutive Thursdays from October 22 through November 19. Farmers can register for individual sessions or multiple dates through the official University of Kentucky event page.
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/fall-crop-protection-webinar-4-extension-weed-science-update/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Irrigation Design at the Small Farm Scale
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nThis in-depth workshop focuses on planning and operating irrigation systems for small farms before drought conditions create an emergency. \nSchedule and location\nThe program runs from 2 to 5 p.m. Eastern on November 12\, 2026\, at SAHC Community Farm in Alexander. Chris McWhorter of W.P. Law will cover output\, pressure\, sizing\, components\, watering rates\, scheduling and maintenance. Farm manager Chris Link will discuss the site’s system. \nRegistration and planning\nThe cost is $20. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. The workshop is scheduled to proceed rain or shine in an indoor classroom\, with a possible field visit to the well-house setup. Check the official source before traveling because organizers may update capacity\, access instructions or program details. \nOfficial information and registration
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/irrigation-design-at-the-small-farm-scale/
LOCATION:SAHC Community Farm\, 180 Mag Sluder Road\, Alexander\, NC\, 28701
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:11th Annual NC Medicinal Herb Grower and Buyer Event
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nThe annual NC Medicinal Herb Grower and Buyer Event connects regional growers with buyers\, herbalists and other market participants. \nSchedule and location\nThe event runs from 2 to 6 p.m. Eastern on November 12\, 2026\, at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River. The program includes buyer presentations\, most-wanted lists\, contract-growing discussion\, product samples\, resource tables and networking. \nRegistration and planning\nRegistration costs $12 through Eventbrite. Growers who want to share samples or planting stock should review organizer instructions and confirm what they may bring before arriving. Check the official source before traveling because organizers may update capacity\, access instructions or program details. \nOfficial information and registration
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/11th-annual-nc-medicinal-herb-grower-and-buyer-event/
LOCATION:Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center\, 455 Research Drive\, Mills River\, NC\, 28759
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