EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems, in collaboration with N.C. Cooperative Extension and the NC Small Business Network, is excited to announce an upcoming workshop for aspiring farmers in Western North Carolina. Titled “So You Want to Start a Farm…Now What?”, this workshop will provide valuable information and resources for those looking to enter the agricultural industry.
The workshop, led by Carol Coulter, Adjunct Professor at Appalachian State University's Sustainable Development Department and former co-owner of Homestead Heritage Goat Dairy, will focus on helping new farmers navigate the complexities of starting a farm. Participants will learn about land access options, defining goals and strategies, resource assessment, and developing a business plan.
"This workshop is not just about farming; it’s about creating successful businesses," said Laura Lauffer, Project Director of EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems. "By providing aspiring farmers with the tools they need to develop sound business practices from the start, we are setting them up for long-term success."
Workshop details:
- Thursday, November 07, 2024 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location: Buncombe County Cooperative Extension Center, 49 Mount Carmel Road Suite 102 Asheville, NC
Space is limited so interested individuals are encouraged to register early through the
Small Business Center Network website by searching “Agribusiness”. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insight into starting your own farm business in Western North Carolina.
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About EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems
EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems (EMFS) is a program in 12 regional counties and the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians whose focus is on expanded opportunities & capacity for food and farm businesses across the Western NC region by supplying supply chain data, one-on-one business coaching, and agribusiness educational workshops.
About N.C. Cooperative Extension
N.C. Cooperative Extension serves as a bridge between North Carolinians and our state’s preeminent research universities. With 101 local centers, more than 1,100 experts and a vast network of partnerships, Extension puts science into action, delivering practical solutions to local issues across the state.
About the NC Small Business Center Network
The NC Community Colleges Small Business Center Network (SBCN) is our state’s largest state-supported small business assistance initiative. Currently, the Network has 60 sites throughout the state with Centers conveniently located within a 30-minute drive of every North Carolinian. At the core of its vision, the Small Business Center Network is positioned to focus on entrepreneurship, small business and economic development with an emphasis on assisting start-ups, early stage, and businesses seeking disaster assistance or seeking to stabilize.
