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SUMMARY:Virginia Farm to Table Evening Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nThe Virginia Farm to Table Conference includes an optional evening networking event with a brief presentation by the Common Grain Alliance and Virginia Heritage Grains Project. \nSchedule and location\nThe event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Eastern on December 8\, 2026\, at The Granary at Valley Pike Farm Market in Weyers Cave. \nRegistration and planning\nThe $20 networking registration is separate from conference-day registration. The conference registration deadline is noon December 4. Confirm whether a conference registration is required before purchasing the evening option. 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/virginia-farm-to-table-evening-networking-event/
LOCATION:The Granary at Valley Pike Farm Market\, 3494 Lee Highway\, Weyers Cave\, VA\, 24486
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Northeast SARE Farmer Grant — Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nNortheast SARE Farmer Grants support farmer-led research and education projects using experiments\, surveys\, prototypes\, demonstrations or related methods. \nSchedule and location\nProposals are due by 4 p.m. Eastern on December 8\, 2026. Awards may reach $50\,000 depending on project complexity. West Virginia is one of the eligible states. \nRegistration and planning\nApplicants must identify a technical adviser who provides relevant non-farming expertise. Review the current call before drafting\, build a realistic research and outreach plan and leave time for the online submission. 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/northeast-sare-farmer-grant-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Youth Livestock Agent and Volunteer Leader Training — Program Overview
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nThis training series helps Extension agents and volunteer leaders build knowledge for supporting youth livestock programs at any experience level. \nSchedule and location\nThe first Zoom session runs from 9 to 11 a.m. Eastern on December 8\, 2026\, and introduces the Youth Livestock Program. Later sessions address showing livestock and additional opportunities before an in-person hands-on training in March. \nRegistration and planning\nUse the official registration link for access information and confirm any prerequisites or fee. The organizer provides an overview and flyer for participants who want the full series schedule. 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/youth-livestock-agent-and-volunteer-leader-training-program-overview/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T170000
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UID:11493-1796403600-1796403600@appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com
SUMMARY:Burke County Master Gardener Class — Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nBurke County is accepting applications for a 14-week Extension Master Gardener class that combines horticulture education with preparation for volunteer service. \nSchedule and location\nApplications must arrive before 5 p.m. Eastern on December 4\, 2026\, at the Burke County Extension Office in Morganton. Training starts January 19\, 2027\, and meets Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. \nRegistration and planning\nThe application includes the Extension Master Gardener Code of Conduct. The $70 fee is not due with the application; the office will provide a later payment deadline after selection. 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/burke-county-master-gardener-class-application-deadline/
LOCATION:Burke County Extension Center\, 130 Ammons Drive\, Morganton\, NC\, 28655
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Winter Management Series — Cattle Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Save the date in Statesville\nNC Cooperative Extension announces Winter Management Series: Cattle Technologies for Dec. 4\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern at the Iredell County Extension Office. Announced subjects include virtual fencing collars\, grain-bin monitoring software\, livestock health monitoring and reproductive technologies. Registration details have not yet been released. Use this listing as a save-the-date announcement. \nStart with a management problem\nSuggested preparation includes describing the task you would like to improve before comparing tools. Identify how you make the decision now\, what information is missing and how often a better measurement might change your response. A clear question can help you evaluate a technology discussion without assuming a purchase is the next step. These are planning prompts\, not confirmed workshop exercises or a promise that the program will assess your individual operation. \nQuestions for evaluating a tool\nConsider the full workflow around a device or software service. Ask what it measures\, how a person receives the information and what action an alert is meant to support. Other useful questions concern training\, maintenance\, recurring charges\, data access and operation when connectivity is limited. Keep a proposed benefit separate from evidence that it applies to your own system. Do not assume that a technology featured in an education program carries an endorsement or guarantees a financial return. A later trial should have a question and a practical way to evaluate the result. \nWatch for registration details\nThe county office address is 444 Bristol Drive in Statesville. Check the updated event information for the meeting room\, arrival instructions\, registration route and any fee before making final plans. No meal\, continuing education credit or equipment demonstration has been promised in this listing. Contact the organizer if accessibility or participation details are unclear. After additional information appears\, compare the actual program with your learning goals. Use the announced local hours rather than a generic all-day calendar label\, and check for changes before traveling. \nOfficial information and current participation details
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/winter-management-series-cattle-technologies/
LOCATION:Iredell County Extension Center\, 444 Bristol Drive\, Statesville\, NC\, 28677
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T170000
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SUMMARY:Pike County 4-H Ag Explorers — December Session
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nThe December Ag Explorers meeting continues Pike County 4-H’s free hands-on series for youth interested in agriculture and outdoor learning. \nSchedule and location\nThe session runs from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Eastern on December 3\, 2026\, at the Pike County Cooperative Extension Office in Pikeville. The broader series lists topics such as farm tours\, farmers markets\, fishing\, hiking and seasonal projects. \nRegistration and planning\nThe program is recommended for ages 9–14. Call the county office to register and confirm the December activity\, supplies and adult check-in arrangements. 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/pike-county-4-h-ag-explorers-december-session/
LOCATION:Pike County Cooperative Extension Office\, 148 Trivette Drive\, Pikeville\, KY\, 41501
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260924T152850Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Business Intensive: Business and Financial Management
DESCRIPTION:Understand What the Numbers Say About the Farm\nWinter Business Intensive: Business and Financial Management focuses on the records and financial information farmers need to understand how their operations are performing. The December 1 session runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Langston Centre in Johnson City\, Tennessee. \nThe class is the fifth session in Appalachian RC&D’s 2026-27 Winter Business Intensive Field School and builds on earlier work involving farm goals\, resources\, infrastructure\, and markets. \n\n\nMake Records Useful for Decisions\nBusiness and Financial Management participants can explore budgeting\, cash flow\, recordkeeping\, expenses\, and other financial-management tools that help turn farm activity into useful business information. \nGood records can show whether an enterprise is profitable\, where costs are increasing\, and whether the farm has enough cash to meet obligations throughout the year. They can also make tax preparation\, loan applications\, and grant or cost-share reporting easier because key information has already been organized. \nThe point is not recordkeeping for its own sake. The value comes from using those records to make better choices. \nSeparate Production Success From Financial Success\nA crop can produce excellent yields and still fail to make money. A livestock enterprise can generate strong sales while consuming more labor\, feed\, or overhead than the income justifies. \nThe session encourages producers to look at the financial performance behind production results. That can include comparing enterprises\, evaluating prices\, identifying major cost drivers\, and understanding how cash moves through the business during the year. \nFarmers can use those insights to decide which enterprises deserve more investment and which may need to change. \nBuild Financial Information Into the Farm Plan\nFinancial management becomes especially important when a producer is considering expansion\, new equipment\, borrowing\, or outside funding. A farmer who understands costs\, cash flow\, and profitability is better positioned to evaluate whether a proposed investment can realistically support itself. \nThe December 1 class is part of Appalachian RC&D’s eight-session Winter Business Intensive. Qualifying graduates can also earn Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program education credit toward eligible Producer Diversification requirements. \n  \nRead our full-length articles about educational and grant opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/winter-business-intensive-business-and-financial-management/
LOCATION:Langston Centre\, 315 Elm St\, Johnson City\, TN\, 37601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses & Training,Education,Workshops & Seminars
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SUMMARY:Leap Into Sheep 2027 — Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nLeap Into Sheep gives first-time youth exhibitors a supported opportunity to raise and show a lamb with help from the youth livestock program. \nSchedule and location\nApplications are due December 1\, 2026. The program is limited to listed participating counties and to beginners who have not previously shown animals through this program. The official notice lists participating counties; Highlands readers should check county eligibility carefully. \nRegistration and planning\nThe $50 registration fee covers the lamb\, one bag of feed\, a blanket\, feed trough and halter. Families remain responsible for other project expenses. Review the participant overview and county list before applying. 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/leap-into-sheep-2027-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DTSTAMP:20261107T160659Z
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UID:11514-1795996800-1796255999@appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com
SUMMARY:41st Annual Southeast Vegetable and Fruit Expo
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nThe 41st annual Southeast Vegetable and Fruit Expo brings growers\, researchers\, industry representatives and agricultural partners together for education and a trade show. \nSchedule and location\nThe expo runs November 30 through December 2\, 2026\, at the Embassy Suites Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort. The announced program includes vegetable production\, pest management\, research updates and speakers from NC State\, Virginia Tech\, Clemson\, the University of Georgia and other institutions. \nRegistration and planning\nRegistration and hotel reservations are separate. Review the official program before selecting sessions and confirm any hotel-block deadline\, trade-show access rules and pesticide or other continuing-education credit. 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/41st-annual-southeast-vegetable-and-fruit-expo/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort\, 9800 Queensway Boulevard\, Myrtle Beach\, SC\, 29572
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Perry and Doris Teeter Beef Leadership Institute — Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nThe Perry and Doris Teeter Beef Leadership Institute is a free program for high school students ages 14–19 who want to build beef-industry knowledge and leadership skills. \nSchedule and location\nApplications are due November 30\, 2026. The institute will be held February 19–21\, 2027\, in Hickory\, North Carolina. \nRegistration and planning\nThe official notice highlights team building\, public speaking\, college opportunities and beef education. Applicants should use the current application materials and contact Brent Jennings or Lilly Russell with eligibility questions. 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/perry-and-doris-teeter-beef-leadership-institute-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTSTAMP:20261025T205038Z
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SUMMARY:Value-Added Dairy Experiential Course — Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Apply for the Puerto Rico learning course\nApplications for SDBII’s 2027 dairy experiential course close Nov. 25\, 2026\, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. The draft Puerto Rico itinerary is April 19–24. Selected participants receive registration\, lodging and course transportation\, plus up to $500 toward airfare. Participants must fund at least two meals. Age\, business-permitting\, regional and personnel limits apply. \nConnect the course with a learning goal\nSuggested preparation includes identifying what you want to understand from visits to dairy production and processing businesses. Explain how that knowledge could inform a decision at your own operation. Consider which person is best placed to attend and share useful observations afterward. These are application-planning suggestions\, not a statement of selection criteria or a guarantee that a specific farm or facility will remain on the draft itinerary. Use the official course section for current details. \nPlan for the costs you retain\nPrepare a budget that separates covered course arrangements\, potential airfare reimbursement and personal expenses. Ask what documentation the program needs and when reimbursement occurs. Consider the time away from the business and how routine responsibilities would be covered. Do not assume that every travel expense\, meal or optional activity is funded. Before committing to a ticket\, read the actual acceptance and travel instructions. A maximum reimbursement amount does not establish that every applicant will receive that amount or that an expense qualifies. \nComplete the current application\nUse the SDBII applicant portal and review this course’s own eligibility requirements. Ask the program about any unclear permitting status\, participant age or business-personnel limit before submitting. Retain the confirmation and the version of the application you sent. This calendar entry marks the November application deadline\, not a class that takes place that day. The later course dates remain contextual information from a draft itinerary. If selected\, confirm the final schedule and participation arrangements directly with the program before making travel commitments. Discuss how course notes and resources would be shared with others in the operation after the participant returns. \nOfficial information and current participation details
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/value-added-dairy-experiential-course-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20261025T205038Z
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SUMMARY:Georgia Dairy Conference Travel Assistance — Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Apply before funding is committed\nSDBII’s Georgia Dairy Conference travel-assistance applications close Nov. 22\, 2026\, at 11:59 p.m.\, with the timezone unstated in the reviewed notice. The conference is Jan. 18–20\, 2027\, in Savannah. Eligible out-of-state dairy businesses may receive up to $1\,000. Awards roll out while funds remain. Applicants must meet the permitted-business and prior-attendance rules. \nCheck this opportunity’s requirements\nRead the specific conference section of the official opportunities page before starting an application. Do not carry eligibility assumptions from a different SDBII scholarship into this request. Ask whether the business and intended attendee meet the current conditions and what information establishes that. An early application may allow more time to resolve a missing detail\, but it does not guarantee a place or funding. This is an application milestone\, not the conference registration deadline. \nSuggested travel planning\nPrepare a short budget that distinguishes registration\, lodging and transportation. Compare each expense with the assistance rules and identify which costs the business would still need to pay. Ask about reimbursement documentation before making a reservation. Consider cancellation terms when arranging travel before a decision arrives. These are independent planning suggestions rather than additional award requirements. Keep any estimate clearly separate from the amount the program eventually approves. Avoid describing the maximum award as a payment every applicant will receive. \nRetain the application and award records\nKeep a copy of the application and the portal confirmation\, then follow the actual instructions provided if selected. Ask when decisions are communicated and how participants document conference attendance. Use the program’s current guidance for receipts\, sign-in and reimbursement. Because the published closing hour lacks a timezone\, this calendar item marks the deadline date and urges applicants to submit earlier. Check the applicant portal or program staff for the authoritative cutoff before relying on a late-evening submission. Limited funds can be committed before the final announced date. If more than one person is considering attendance\, ask how the program applies its business and participant rules before submitting separate requests. \nOfficial information and current participation details
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/georgia-dairy-conference-travel-assistance-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T160000
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SUMMARY:Southwest Virginia Tree Syrup School
DESCRIPTION:A school for two experience levels\nSouthwest Virginia Tree Syrup School meets Nov. 21\, 2026\, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern at the Oxbow Center in St. Paul. The announcement provides beginner and experienced-producer tracks. Subjects include suitable trees\, equipment and woodland management. Register by Nov. 19. Adult and child prices increase after Nov. 15; use the registration page for household packages and payment terms. \nChoose the questions that fit your experience\nSuggested preparation starts with the decision you are trying to make. A beginner may want to learn what a realistic first investigation involves before buying equipment. An established producer may have a more specific question about a management problem or a possible change. Write down the relevant conditions and the information you already have. These are preparation prompts\, not a guarantee that the school offers an individual property assessment or covers a particular equipment model. \nConsider the enterprise as a whole\nFor optional planning\, list the time\, facilities and expenses you would need to understand before starting or expanding syrup production. Ask which questions need site-specific advice and which reliable resources can help with early research. Separate a learning opportunity from a promise of income. A woodland enterprise still needs a realistic evaluation of labor\, production conditions and the way a product would reach customers. The program can provide a place to ask informed questions without establishing the economics of a particular property. \nConfirm the registration option\nThe meeting location is 16620 E. Riverside Drive\, St. Paul. Review the current fee schedule rather than treating the early adult price as the charge for every participant or registration date. Ask whether an optional Nov. 20 hike fits your plans and confirm its arrangements separately. Contact Phillip Meeks at 276-328-6194 or pmeeks@vt.edu about access or participation questions. Keep the payment confirmation\, because the registration notice says payment is needed to complete enrollment. Check current directions and program updates before traveling. \nOfficial information and current participation details
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/southwest-virginia-tree-syrup-school/
LOCATION:Oxbow Center\, 16620 E. Riverside Drive\, St. Paul\, VA\, 24283
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T160000
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SUMMARY:Southwest Virginia Tree Syrup School — Optional Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:An optional afternoon before the school\nVirginia Cooperative Extension lists an optional educational hike Nov. 20\, 2026\, from 2 to 4 p.m. Eastern as part of Southwest Virginia Tree Syrup School. The program’s listed location is the Oxbow Center\, 16620 E. Riverside Drive in St. Paul. Confirm the hike’s precise meeting point and participation arrangements with Wise County Extension. \nSuggested preparation for an outdoor visit\nAsk the organizer about the route\, walking conditions\, accessibility and any weather-related instructions before deciding what to bring. Do not assume that the school’s indoor meeting location describes every part of the outdoor activity. If you have a mobility or access concern\, explain it directly to the office so it can discuss the actual arrangements. These are preparation questions\, not a description of a verified route\, required equipment or an announced cancellation policy. \nBring a woodland learning question\nConsider what you want to understand about a woodland before researching syrup production. A useful question may concern how to identify a starting point for a site assessment or where to find dependable local information. Keep notes on the distinction between an observation at a visited site and a recommendation for your own property. The hike’s title does not establish that a particular tree\, piece of equipment or management practice will be demonstrated. Let the organizer’s actual program guide those expectations. \nRegister through the school program\nUse the official registration page to review current terms and ask whether the school registration covers the optional hike. No separate hike price has been verified\, so this entry does not describe it as free. The main production school is a separate calendar item on Nov. 21. Contact Phillip Meeks at 276-328-6194 or pmeeks@vt.edu about the hike and current participation instructions. Keep the two dates separate when arranging travel\, and check for any updated meeting directions before leaving for St. Paul. Ask whom to contact on the day of the hike if directions or changing conditions make the meeting point unclear. \nOfficial information and current participation details
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/southwest-virginia-tree-syrup-school-optional-educational-hike/
LOCATION:Oxbow Center\, 16620 E. Riverside Drive\, St. Paul\, VA\, 24283
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T130000
DTSTAMP:20261025T205100Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T205100Z
UID:11226-1795165200-1795179600@appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com
SUMMARY:Selection Today for Sustainability Tomorrow — Beef Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Selection workshop in Denton\nNC State Extension will hold Selection Today for Sustainability Tomorrow Nov. 20\, 2026\, at Uwharrie Ridge Farms\, 5141 Lou Cranford Road in Denton. The official registration form gives the hours as 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern. Attendance is free\, and the North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association sponsors lunch. Register through the organizer’s online form. \nBreeding decisions on the program\nAnnounced subjects include selection principles and tools\, cow selection and culling\, sire and replacement-female evaluation\, and breeding systems and crossbreeding. Host Mark Wilburn will discuss the farm’s history and management. Suggested preparation is to identify the breeding or selection decision you want to understand better. Describe the goal in practical terms and note which records you already use to assess progress. Those notes can help you ask a focused question without assuming that a general session provides an individual herd plan. \nSuggested questions for the discussion\nConsider what information would support a comparison between alternatives and which conditions could change the decision. Ask how to interpret a tool within the context of the operation’s goals rather than treating one measurement as a complete answer. Keep a list of resources you want to examine after the workshop. These are preparation prompts\, not a claim that the session covers a particular breed or guarantees an improvement in performance or profitability. A farm example can be informative while still requiring further evaluation before applying it elsewhere. \nConfirm the farm visit\nUse the registration form to provide the information the organizer requests and check the current participation instructions. Contact adam_lawing@ncsu.edu with questions about the program\, access needs or arrival arrangements. Do not assume a dress requirement\, equipment list or registration deadline that the notice does not state. Allow time to reach the farm before the announced start and review any instructions supplied after registration. Afterward\, identify which ideas need local advice or better records before making a breeding or purchase decision for your own cattle. \nOfficial information and current participation details
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/selection-today-for-sustainability-tomorrow-beef-workshop/
LOCATION:Uwharrie Ridge Farms\, 5141 Lou Cranford Road\, Denton\, NC\, 27239
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T193000
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SUMMARY:How to Make Your Farm More Profitable: Recordkeeping
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nThe second farm-profitability session in Marion focuses on recordkeeping as a practical management tool rather than a year-end filing chore. \nSchedule and location\nThe workshop is scheduled for 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern on November 19\, 2026\, at McDowell Technical Community College. Jennifer Badger is the announced presenter in the program notice. \nRegistration and planning\nRegistration is available through the college Small Business Center. Producers may want to bring questions about separating household and farm transactions\, tracking enterprise costs and preparing records for lenders\, taxes or business planning. 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/how-to-make-your-farm-more-profitable-recordkeeping/
LOCATION:McDowell Technical Community College Small Business Center\, 634 College Drive\, Marion\, NC\, 28752
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T180000
DTSTAMP:20261107T160257Z
CREATED:20261107T160257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T160257Z
UID:11504-1795107600-1795111200@appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com
SUMMARY:Pike County 4-H Ag Explorers — November Session
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nAg Explorers is a free Pike County 4-H and Agriculture and Natural Resources program for youth who want hands-on exposure to agriculture and outdoor topics. \nSchedule and location\nThe November session runs from 5 to 6 p.m. Eastern on November 19\, 2026\, at the Pike County Cooperative Extension Office in Pikeville. The announced series may include fishing\, hiking\, crafts\, farm tours and farmers market topics. \nRegistration and planning\nThe program is recommended for ages 9–14. Families should call the county Extension office to sign up and confirm the topic\, supervision requirements and any materials needed for this session. 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/pike-county-4-h-ag-explorers-november-session/
LOCATION:Pike County Cooperative Extension Office\, 148 Trivette Drive\, Pikeville\, KY\, 41501
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T160000
DTSTAMP:20261107T160657Z
CREATED:20261107T160657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T160657Z
UID:11511-1795093200-1795104000@appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com
SUMMARY:Animal Waste Management: Legislative Updates\, Rodent Control and Drone Application
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nThis three-hour continuing-education program addresses current animal-waste management issues for livestock operations and certified operators. \nSchedule and location\nThe class runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Eastern on November 19\, 2026. The organizer lists online participation and an in-person option at the Yadkin County Extension Center. Topics include legislative updates\, pork and dairy issues\, rodent control and drone pesticide application. \nRegistration and planning\nRegistration is required. The notice lists three credit hours for the animal-waste class and one hour of X pesticide credit. Confirm the credit categories\, delivery option and any attendance-verification requirements during registration. 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/animal-waste-management-legislative-updates-rodent-control-and-drone-application/
LOCATION:Yadkin County Extension Center\, 2051 Agricultural Way\, Yadkinville\, NC\, 27055
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260926T192721Z
CREATED:20260926T192721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T192721Z
UID:10574-1795082400-1795086000@appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com
SUMMARY:Fall Crop Protection Webinar #5: Extension Plant Pathology Update
DESCRIPTION:Fall Crop Protection Webinar #5\nThe Extension Plant Pathology Update session of the University of Kentucky Fall Crop Protection Webinar Series will be held online from 10 to 11 a.m. Eastern. Carl Bradley\, University of Kentucky Extension plant pathologist 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-5-extension-plant-pathology-update/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTSTAMP:20261025T205044Z
CREATED:20261025T205044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T205044Z
UID:11219-1795046400-1795132799@appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com
SUMMARY:Southwest Virginia Tree Syrup School — Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Complete registration by Nov. 19\nNov. 19\, 2026\, is the announced registration deadline for Southwest Virginia Tree Syrup School. Payment is required to complete enrollment. Early prices and household discounts end Nov. 15\, so the final registration date does not preserve those earlier terms. After the deadline\, the notice directs questions to Wise County Extension at 276-328-6194. \nChoose the correct registration option\nBefore submitting\, review the current adult\, child and household choices on the official registration page. Check that the people covered by a household option meet its actual conditions. Do not assume that a registration covering the school automatically answers every question about the optional hike. Ask the office if an instruction is unclear. These are practical registration checks\, not additional conditions created by this calendar listing or an assurance that spaces will remain available until the final day. \nSuggested preparation\nKeep the course dates\, payment milestone and travel arrangements together in your own planning notes. Make sure you understand which activities you intend to attend and what confirmation the program provides. If you plan to pay by a method other than an online card transaction\, follow the office’s current directions and allow time to verify completion. Do not treat an unfinished registration form as proof of enrollment. Save the receipt or confirmation you receive and ask the office about any missing acknowledgment. \nAvoid an assumed closing hour\nThe announcement gives a deadline date without a closing hour. This calendar entry therefore marks the day and does not invent an 11:59 p.m. cutoff or promise all-day office access. Finish early enough to ask a question if necessary. A direction to contact the office after the deadline is not a guarantee of late admission or unchanged fees. Use the official page for current payment\, cancellation and participation terms. Consult the separate school and optional-hike entries for their meeting times instead of treating this deadline marker as an event taking place all day. \nOfficial information and current participation details
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/southwest-virginia-tree-syrup-school-registration-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T160000
DTSTAMP:20261107T160658Z
CREATED:20261107T160658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T160658Z
UID:11513-1795008600-1795017600@appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com
SUMMARY:Farm Financials Recordkeeping Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nThis practical farm-financials workshop focuses on organizing records for year-end review\, tax planning and business decisions. \nSchedule and location\nThe program runs from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Eastern on November 18\, 2026\, at the Buncombe County Extension Center in Asheville. Announced presenters include George Austin of Austin CPA\, Alex Edquist Locklear of Good Agriculture and Ed Graves of Tiny Bridge Farm. \nRegistration and planning\nSpace is limited and an RSVP is required. The official notice does not list a fee. Participants may want to bring questions about their current bookkeeping setup\, enterprise records and year-end decisions. 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/farm-financials-recordkeeping-workshop/
LOCATION:Buncombe County Extension Center\, 49 Mount Carmel Road\, Suite 102\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T160000
DTSTAMP:20261107T160256Z
CREATED:20261107T160256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T160256Z
UID:11503-1794992400-1795017600@appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com
SUMMARY:Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nThe Explore Your Environment workshop introduces activities from Project Learning Tree’s K-8 guide for classroom and nonformal educators and natural-resource professionals. \nSchedule and location\nThe workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern on November 18\, 2026\, at The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville. Lunch is included. Participants receive the activity guide\, and the program qualifies for specified environmental-education and renewal credits. \nRegistration and planning\nRegistration is due by noon November 11 and costs $20. The notice provides contacts for fee assistance and participation support such as mileage\, supplies or substitute costs. 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/project-learning-tree-explore-your-environment-k-8-workshop/
LOCATION:The North Carolina Arboretum\, 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260923T222138Z
CREATED:20260913T154140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T222138Z
UID:9707-1794938400-1794949200@appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com
SUMMARY:Winter Business Intensive: Markets and Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Find the Market That Fits the Farm\nWinter Business Intensive: Markets and Marketing will help farmers look beyond what they can produce and focus on who will buy it. The fourth session in Appalachian RC&D’s 2026-27 Winter Business Intensive is scheduled for November 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Langston Centre in Johnson City\, Tennessee. \nThe session gives participants an opportunity to examine customers\, sales channels\, pricing\, promotion\, and the practical demands that different markets place on a farm business. \n\n\nCompare Sales Channels Before Committing\nMarkets and Marketing participants can examine options such as farmers markets\, farm stands\, community-supported agriculture programs\, restaurants\, wholesale buyers\, and other outlets. Each channel comes with different expectations for pricing\, volume\, packaging\, delivery\, and customer communication. \nA market with strong sales potential may also require more transportation\, packaging\, labor\, or production consistency. Farmers can compare those demands with their operations’ actual capacity before deciding where to invest time and money. \nThe session also encourages producers to consider whether a market aligns with the farm’s scale and long-term goals rather than chasing every possible sales opportunity. \nBuild a Clear Message for Customers\nMarketing is not only about choosing where to sell. Farmers also need to communicate what they offer\, why it matters\, and how customers can buy it. \nParticipants can think of branding\, promotion\, and customer communication as tools that support the business\, not separate tasks. A clear message can help a farm explain its products\, production practices\, availability\, and value without relying on vague claims or constant discounting. \nUse Marketing Information in the Business Plan\nMarket decisions affect production planning\, infrastructure\, and finances. A farmer who knows which customers matter most can make better decisions about crop mix\, livestock numbers\, harvest timing\, packaging\, and delivery. \nThis November 17 session is part of an eight-session series that guides participants toward a stronger farm business plan. Appalachian RC&D says qualifying graduates can also earn Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program education credit toward eligible Producer Diversification requirements. \n  \nRead our full-length articles about educational and grant opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/winter-business-intensive-markets-and-marketing/
LOCATION:Langston Centre\, 315 Elm St\, Johnson City\, TN\, 37601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses & Training,Education,Workshops & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T150000
DTSTAMP:20261107T160054Z
CREATED:20261107T160054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T160054Z
UID:11496-1794902400-1795100400@appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com
SUMMARY:Kentucky State University 28th Annual Small Farms Conference
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nKentucky State University’s 28th Annual Small Farms Conference centers on profitability and innovation for small farms. \nSchedule and location\nThe conference runs November 17–19\, 2026\, at the Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm in Frankfort. The program includes tours\, farmer stories\, concurrent sessions on markets\, soil health\, crops\, high tunnels and livestock\, plus a workshop on heirs’ property and land succession. \nRegistration and planning\nRegistration is available through Kentucky State University. The organizer provides on-site parking and says no hotel-to-farm shuttle will operate. Tour transportation is separate. Review the agenda and registration options before booking travel. 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/kentucky-state-university-28th-annual-small-farms-conference/
LOCATION:Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm\, 1525 Mills Lane\, Frankfort\, KY\, 40601
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T193000
DTSTAMP:20261025T205044Z
CREATED:20261025T205044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T205044Z
UID:11220-1794850200-1794857400@appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com
SUMMARY:Compiling Agribusiness End-of-Year Reports
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for year-end reporting\nCleveland County Extension will offer Compiling Agribusiness End-of-Year Reports Nov. 16\, 2026\, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern. Area specialized agribusiness agent Jennifer Badger will discuss financial statements\, organizing data\, analyzing performance and planning for the next season. The meeting is in the Extension auditorium at 130 S. Post Road in Shelby. Register by Nov. 10. A meal is provided. \nSuggested preparation\nIdentify the question you most want your year-end records to answer. You may want a clearer view of an enterprise\, a better way to organize documents or an explanation of a financial statement you have not used before. List the records you already keep and the gaps that make interpretation difficult. These are preparation suggestions\, not a request to bring private financial information into a group setting or a guarantee of an individual business review. \nConnect records with decisions\nConsider how information moves from a sale\, purchase or other transaction into the records you use to make decisions. Write down where that process becomes confusing or inconsistent. Ask which resources can help you understand a statement and which questions need a private conversation with an accountant or farm business adviser. A general education session does not determine the correct treatment of a specific transaction. Keep examples anonymous if you choose to ask a question publicly\, and retain the source of any guidance you plan to follow up. \nRegister and confirm arrangements\nCall 704-482-4365 or use the official registration link before the announced deadline. Morgan Walker is the contact for questions at morgan_walker@ncsu.edu. Ask about accessibility\, arrival instructions and any materials the organizer wants participants to bring. This listing does not assume an admission fee or a requirement to submit farm records. After the workshop\, choose a manageable improvement to investigate and identify the adviser or reference that can help. Use the current event page to check for schedule or registration changes before traveling to Shelby. \nOfficial information and current participation details
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/compiling-agribusiness-end-of-year-reports/
LOCATION:Cleveland County Extension Center\, 130 South Post Road\, Suite 1\, Shelby\, NC\, 28152
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20261025T205036Z
CREATED:20261025T205036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T205036Z
UID:11214-1794700800-1794787199@appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com
SUMMARY:Frozen Dessert University Scholarship — Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Apply for frozen dessert training support\nSDBII’s Frozen Dessert University scholarship deadline is Nov. 15\, 2026. The course meets Dec. 14–17 in High Point\, North Carolina. Selected applicants receive paid registration and up to $1\,000 in eligible lodging and transportation reimbursement. Mileage and other ground transportation costs are excluded. The notice gives an 11:59 p.m. cutoff without specifying a timezone. Confirm that detail and apply early. \nSuggested application preparation\nDescribe the business decision that this training could help you make. A useful application explanation connects the course with a specific learning need\, rather than a general wish to expand. Identify who would attend and how that person would share relevant information with others in the operation. These are preparation suggestions\, not a scoring rubric or a promise that any particular project will receive preference. Review the actual application before deciding what supporting information to collect. \nPlan the expenses before committing\nCompare the proposed trip with the current award rules. Keep covered registration separate from expenses that require reimbursement and identify costs the business would need to fund itself. Ask when an award decision arrives and what documentation a selected participant must retain. Do not book travel on the assumption that submitting an application guarantees funding. A simple written budget can help you see the cash needed before reimbursement and the amount that would remain your responsibility. \nCheck the current eligibility terms\nUse the SDBII opportunities page and applicant portal for the full business eligibility and personnel limits. Different dairy opportunities on the same page have different rules. This entry marks the scholarship application date\, not a second deadline for course admission or a class taking place that day. Keep a copy of your submission and any confirmation the portal provides. Ask the program about unclear expense categories\, access needs or payment timing before making a commitment. Follow the award instructions you actually receive if selected. \nOfficial information and current participation details
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/frozen-dessert-university-scholarship-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260927T210322Z
CREATED:20260927T210322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T210322Z
UID:10693-1794650400-1794657600@appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com
SUMMARY:Cover Crops Your Way: Field Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Put Cover-Crop Planning Into Practice\nThe second session of Cover Crops Your Way will be held November 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at Oak Hill Community Park & Forest in Morganton. This hands-on demonstration follows the October 22 classroom workshop and focuses on establishing different cover crops in the field. \nParticipants will see practical techniques for cover-crop establishment and build on earlier instruction about species selection\, soil testing\, equipment and planning. \nA Hands-On Follow-Up\nThe field session gives growers an opportunity to connect classroom information with actual planting and establishment practices. The two-part format is intended to help farmers and gardeners choose cover crops that match their goals and understand how to put those choices into practice. \nRegistration Required\nThe demonstration will be held at Oak Hill Community Park & Forest\, 820 NC-126 in Morganton. The program is hosted by Burke County N.C. Cooperative Extension with regional partners. Pre-registration is required\, and participants can contact Burke County Extension at 828-764-9480 for information.
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/cover-crops-your-way-field-demonstration/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260921T195259Z
CREATED:20260921T194840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T195259Z
UID:10256-1794650400-1794657600@appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com
SUMMARY:Cover Crops Your Way: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Build a Cover Crop Plan That Fits the Farm\nFarmers and growers looking to improve soil health can join Cover Crops Your Way\, a two-part workshop scheduled for October 22 and November 14 in Morganton. \nThe program begins with a classroom session from 6 to 8 p.m. October 22 at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Burke County Center\, 130 Ammons Drive.   Participants will return November 14 from 10 a.m. to noon for a hands-on demonstration at Oak Hill Community Park and Forest\, 820 N.C. 126. Pre-registration is required. \nThe workshop moves from classroom instruction to practical field application. \n\n\nCover Crop Selection\, Soil Testing\, and Establishment\nTopics will include the benefits of cover crops\, different cover crop varieties\, soil testing\, planning\, and establishment. Organizers also plan a cover crop planting demonstration during the field portion of the program. \nThe classroom session will cover different cover crop types and how to use them in production environments.   During the November field session\, participants will see how different cover crops are established and gain practical knowledge they can apply to their own operations. \nThat combination may help growers who understand the general benefits of cover crops but need help deciding which species\, planting methods\, or timing make sense for their farms. \nSupporting Healthier Soils\nCover crops can be part of a broader farm-management strategy\, not a one-size-fits-all practice. Producers need to consider their production system\, soil conditions\, planting windows\, and goals when selecting what to grow between cash crops. \nThe workshop aims to help participants develop a cover crop plan rather than simply introducing individual species. \nThe program is being offered through N.C. Cooperative Extension in cooperation with partners including Burke Soil and Water Conservation District\, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina\, and Empowering Mountain Food Systems. \nFor Appalachian Highlands vegetable producers\, diversified farms\, market gardeners\, and other growers interested in soil health\, the two-session format provides both instruction and an opportunity to see cover-crop establishment in the field. \nParticipants must register in advance. Burke County Extension can also provide additional information about the sessions. \n  \nRead our full-length articles about educational opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/cover-crops-your-way-session-2/
LOCATION:Oak Hill Community Park and Forest\, 820 NC-126\, Morganton\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshops & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T133000
DTSTAMP:20261107T160055Z
CREATED:20261107T160055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T160055Z
UID:11498-1794571200-1794576600@appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com
SUMMARY:Fall Forest Farming Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nForest Farming Office Hours provides an informal place for beginners and experienced growers to ask questions\, exchange resources and discuss production or market issues. \nSchedule and location\nThe Zoom session is scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m. Eastern on November 13\, 2026. Participants may include growers\, researchers\, industry representatives and Extension specialists from multiple regions. \nRegistration and planning\nThe session is free\, but Zoom registration is required. The official notice says the program will not be recorded\, so participants should attend live and prepare questions in advance. 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/fall-forest-farming-office-hours/
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T120000
DTSTAMP:20261107T155647Z
CREATED:20261107T155647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T155647Z
UID:11485-1794571200-1794571200@appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com
SUMMARY:Southern SARE On-Farm Research Grant — Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nSouthern SARE On-Farm Research Grants support agricultural professionals who conduct research with at least one cooperating farmer on a farm. \nSchedule and location\nThe proposal deadline is noon Eastern on November 13\, 2026. The program notice allows requests of up to $30\,000 for projects lasting no more than two years. Applicants should use the current call for proposals for complete eligibility and budget rules. \nRegistration and planning\nThis deadline is time-sensitive. Applicants should confirm that an eligible agricultural professional leads the proposal\, a farmer collaborator is identified and the work will occur on a farm. Submit early enough to resolve account or upload problems. 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/southern-sare-on-farm-research-grant-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Education
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