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  • Win With Wood

    UK Wood Utilization Center 311 Woodcenter Drive, Jackson, KY, United States

    Eastern Kentucky youth forestry and wood-industry education day.

  • Farm Dreams Workshop - An old barn on a farm.

    Farm Dreams Workshop

    Online / Virtual , United States

    Online introductory workshop for aspiring farmers.

  • A sign that says, Caution Farm Machinery for Ag Safety Day

    Ag Safety Day: A Day Focused on Safer Agricultural Work

    Wolf Creek Tree Farm 8833 NC-107, Cullowhee, NC, United States

    N.C. Cooperative Extension will hold Ag Safety Day on October 1 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Wolf Creek Tree Farm in Cullowhee, offering farmers, ranchers, and rural residents education and resources to make agricultural work safer. The Jackson County event puts the training directly in Western North Carolina, making it particularly relevant to farmers and rural landowners in the Appalachian Highlands. N.C. Cooperative Extension describes the event's goal as providing education, training, and resources to make farm, ranch, and rural life safer. Agriculture presents a wide range of workplace hazards because farmers routinely work around machinery, livestock, vehicles, chemicals, uneven ground, and changing weather conditions. Safety education can help farm operators identify risks before an injury or emergency occurs. Pesticide Credits Available The day also includes a related Ag Safety Day Field Day Training session from 1 to 3 p.m. at the same location. N.C. Cooperative Extension lists two pesticide recertification credits in numerous categories for that portion of the program, including A, B, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, T, D, and X, as well as specialized K categories. That makes the program potentially useful not only as general farm-safety education but also for licensed pesticide applicators who need continuing education credits. Extension lists "What to Expect from an Investigation" as a topic associated with the pesticide-credit training. Farmers who rely on pesticide applicator credits should verify that the listed categories apply to their individual license and recertification requirements. Regional Ag Safety Day Training in Jackson County Ag Safety Day will be held at Wolf Creek Tree Farm, 8833 N.C. 107 in Cullowhee. The event is scheduled for five and a half hours, from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension's Jackson County Center is organizing the program, and online registration is available. Farmers seeking additional information can contact the Jackson County Extension office. For producers across Western North Carolina, the program offers an opportunity to make farm safety part of routine business planning rather than waiting until an accident or emergency exposes a problem.   Read full-length articles about educational opportunities here!

  • Chickens in the yard. Poultry Processing Workshop

    Poultry Processing Workshop

    Watauga County Agricultural Conference center 252 Poplar Grove Road, Boone, NC, United States

    Hands-On Education for Small Poultry Producers N.C. Cooperative Extension's Watauga County Center will hold a Poultry Processing Workshop on October 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 252 Poplar Grove Road in Boone. The training is particularly relevant to small farms, homesteaders, and poultry producers interested in processing birds on a smaller scale. Registration is required through Watauga County Extension. The October 3 Poultry Processing Workshop also serves an important practical purpose: Watauga Extension requires first-time users of its Mobile Poultry Processing Unit to complete Extension-organized processing training before renting the equipment. The county specifically lists the October 3 workshop as its next qualifying training session. Access to Mobile Processing Equipment Watauga County's Mobile Poultry Processing Unit gives trained producers access to equipment that can otherwise represent a significant expense for a small operation. The unit includes kill cones and a stand, a poultry scalder, a mechanical plucker, stainless steel work tables, a food-grade water hose, and other processing equipment. Extension provides the unit for short-term rental after required training is completed. The rental program is not limited to Watauga County residents. Extension notes, however, that other mobile processing units are available in North Carolina and producers may be directed toward equipment located closer to their farms. Current rental fees for the Watauga unit are $50 for rentals of up to three days. Training Matters for Food Safety and Farm Planning Processing poultry involves more than learning how to use equipment. Farmers must also understand safe handling, sanitation, and the regulations that may apply to poultry processed for sale. N.C. Cooperative Extension resources emphasize food safety, animal welfare, and proper handling during poultry processing and advise producers with regulatory questions to consult the appropriate state agencies and Extension specialists. For farms considering small-scale meat poultry production, access to shared equipment and training may reduce processing-related infrastructure barriers. Watauga Extension has not posted a detailed session-by-session agenda for the October 3 Poultry Processing Workshop, so participants who need specific regulatory or certification information should contact the county Extension office before attending. Advance registration is required.   Read our full-length articles about educational opportunities here!