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SUMMARY:Farming Where You Live Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The Farming Where You Live Webinar Series continues October 1 with the third of four free online sessions 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-3/
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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
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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/
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SUMMARY:Seed Farming 101: Economics and Production
DESCRIPTION:Seed Farming 101 will introduce farmers to producing seed as an agricultural enterprise and explore how seed production could become another source of farm income. \nThe free workshop will be held Thursday\, October 8\, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Appalachia Service Project’s new Highland Volunteer and Training Center\, 4505 Bristol Highway\, Johnson City\, Tennessee. Lunch will follow the morning session and is included with registration. \nThe Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council\, or ARC&D\, is partnering with the Utopian Seed Project for the workshop. Chris Smith of the Utopian Seed Project will lead the program. \n\n\nSeed Production as a Farm Enterprise\nSeed Farming 101 is designed specifically for farmers interested in learning more about seed production\, including the economics behind growing seed for sale. \nFor diversified farms\, producing seed may offer another way to generate income while helping strengthen the supply of seeds grown and adapted within the region. \nThe Utopian Seed Project promotes crop diversity\, regional food systems\, and seed sovereignty. Its Appalachian Growers Seed Collective brings together regional farmers who grow\, share\, and sell seeds\, emphasizing varieties adapted to Southern Appalachian growing conditions. \nWorkshop participants will learn the practical side of seed production\, including techniques for collecting\, cleaning\, drying\, and storing seed. The program will also address the economic considerations farmers should understand when evaluating seed production as part of their farm operation. \nARC&D describes seed farming as a possible way for producers to diversify farm income. \nPart of an All About Seeds Day\nSeed Farming 101 is the first of two seed-focused workshops scheduled for October 8. \nThe farmer-focused morning session runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon\, followed by lunch. A separate Seed Saving 101: Backyard Seed Saving for Gardeners workshop will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. that evening. \nFarmers interested primarily in commercial or farm-scale seed production should register for the morning Seed Farming 101 session. \nRegistration for Seed Farming 101 is Free!\nSeed Farming 101 is free to attend\, and registration includes lunch. Space is limited\, so we recommend registering in advance. \nDate: Thursday\, October 8\, 2026\nTime: 9:30 a.m.-noon\, with lunch to follow\nLocation: Highland Volunteer and Training Center\, 4505 Bristol Highway\, Johnson City\, TN 37601\nCost: Free\nPresented by: Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council and Utopian Seed Project\nInstructor: Chris Smith\, Utopian Seed Project \n  \nRead our full-length articles about educational opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/seed-farming-101-economics-and-production/
LOCATION:Appalachia Service Project Highland Volunteer and Training Center\, 4505 Bristol Hwy\, Johnson City\, TN\, 37601\, United States
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