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SUMMARY:Ag Safety Day: A Day Focused on Safer Agricultural Work
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nAgriculture 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. \n\n\nPesticide Credits Available\nThe day also includes a related Ag Safety Day Field Day Training session from 1 to 3 p.m. at the same location. \nN.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. \nThat makes the program potentially useful not only as general farm-safety education but also for licensed pesticide applicators who need continuing education credits. \nExtension 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. \nRegional Ag Safety Day Training in Jackson County\nAg 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. \nN.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. \nFor 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. \n  \nRead full-length articles about educational opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/ag-safety-day/
LOCATION:Wolf Creek Tree Farm\, 8833 NC-107\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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SUMMARY:Journeyperson Farming Training Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Organic Growers School is accepting applications through October 5 for its 2026-27 Journeyperson Farming Training program\, a yearlong program designed for farmers who have already operated independently for at least three years and are committed to farming in the Southern Appalachian region. \nUnlike introductory farmer-training programs\, Journeyperson focuses on producers with practical experience who want help strengthening their farm businesses\, evaluating their enterprises\, and planning for future growth. \nOrganic Growers School says eligible applicants must have at least three years of independent farming experience\, a demonstrated commitment to Southern Appalachian agriculture and sustainable farming practices\, and production goals that benefit their communities and region. \n\n\nWorkshops\, Mentorship and Farmer Connections\nThis Journeyperson Farm Training 12-month program combines workshops\, one-on-one mentorship\, and peer learning. Workshop topics include holistic financial planning\, farm communications\, and advanced enterprise development. \nParticipants also work with experienced farmer mentors and attend monthly cohort meetings. The program connects farmers with lenders\, land-access organizations\, small-business centers\, and other regional resources. Participants receive access to Organic Growers School’s CRAFT farmer network and annual Spring Conference. \nProfessional development support can help participants attend selected outside workshops or training programs. \nJourneyperson is designed to address questions established farmers often encounter as their businesses develop\, including farm scale\, marketing channels\, employees and labor\, cash flow\, financial planning\, climate resilience\, and enterprise development. \nMatched Savings for Farm Investment\nOne distinctive part of Journeyperson is its Savings Incentive Program. Farmers may qualify for matching funds to purchase a farm asset or complete a farm project. Organic Growers School gives the example of a participant saving $1\,000 and receiving another $1\,000 in matching funds\, creating $2\,000 toward an eligible farm asset. \nTuition is offered on a sliding scale of $500 to $1\,200 per farm unit. Scholarships and payment plans are available. Space is limited to 10 farms. \nFarmers who want to learn more before applying can attend a free online information session on October 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. The program begins in November and continues for one year. \nApplication deadline: October 5\, 2026\nInformation session: October 1\, 7 p.m.\, online\nProgram begins: November 2026 \n  \nRead our full-length articles about educational opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/journeyperson-farming-training/
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