September
September 8:
SproUTing Growers Workshop Series begins through the Greene County UT Extension
September 9:
Google+ Hangout with Deputy Secretary Harden on “What the Farm Bill Means for New Farmers“, 3pm
September 20-21:
Asheville Sustainable Agriculture Project, Weekend Farm Tour
On September 20-21, 2014, the gates and barns of WNC farms open to the public—even those farms that don’t normally allow visitors. Our self-guided driving tour is a chance to learn how food grows, taste farm-fresh treats, hang out with farm animals, and meet the community’s food producers. The tour features 37 farms in 7 counties of Western North Carolina.
September 22:
Double Y Livestock Farm Tour, 5-7 pm, more info at Appalachian Sustainable Development: asd@asdevelop.org, 276-623-1121 More info here: 2014 Farm Tour Brochure
September 24:
KOSBE Agriculture Business and Management Forum, 3:30-6:30pm, Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. More info here: AG Event 9.24.14
Led by representatives from multiple state and federal departments and agencies, this unique seminar will discuss programs available for agriculture businesses, resources for organic farmers, succession planning, the newest advances in agriculture technology and computer science, processing and distributing of agricultural commodities, and agriculture business ideas that you can start today!
September 29:
Porter Valley Grass Farm Tour, 5-8 pm, more info at Appalachian Sustainable Development: asd@asdevelop.org, 276-623-1121, More info here: 2014 Farm Tour Brochure
October
October 16:
Friends of Ag Breakfast, Jonesborough Farmers Bureau, for more information contact Veronica Limeberry at veronica@arcd.org
October TBA:
Buyer-Producer Networking Event, Bristol Slate Center, for more information contact Veronica Limeberry at veronica@arcd.org
This is the first in an upcoming series of social events that bring together growers/producers and buyers (restaurants, markets, distributors, etc.) to meet one-on-one and make business connections.
October 20:
Appalachian Sustainable Development Growers’ Workshop, Southwest VA, for more info contact Tamara McNaughton at tmcnaughton@asdevelop.org
November
November 7:
Wash. Co Cattlemans Assoc. Fall Heifer and Bull Sale, contact UT Ext. Jonesborough.
November 15:
Appalachian Farmers’ Market Association Conference and Seed Swap 9 am-4:15 pm, Johnson County High School (Mountain City, TN), More info: 2014 Farm Tour Brochure
November 20:
Friends of Ag Breakfast, Jonesborough Farmers Bureau, for more information contact Veronica Limeberry at veronica@arcd.org
December
December 7:
Appalachian Farmers’ Market Association Winter Conference and Heritage Seed Festival, Slater Center, Bristol, contact tmcnaughton@asdevelop.org for more information
December 18:
Friends of Ag Breakfast, for more information contact Veronica Limeberry at veronica@arcd.org