Finding Farmland Workshop in North Carolina

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Taylor in Beginning Farmers, Farming Resources, Finding Land, Workshops, Young Farmers // 0 Comments

Finding Farmland: Affordable Approaches to Land Access Workshop in Western North Carolina

Please join us in this sliding-scale workshop on Finding Farmland: Affordable Approaches to Land Access with The National Young Farmers Coalition, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, Organic Growers School and NC State Extension FarmLink.

Accessing land is one of the most complex financial decisions that you will make as a farmer. This workshop designed to prepare early career farmers to approach land access with confidence.

When: Thursday, November 1, 2018, from 10AM-6PM

Where: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759

Cost: The training is offered at a sliding scale registration rate, from $0-$20. We will provide lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

You will learn about:

Searching for farmland in Western North Carolina and the greater region
Finding help to evaluate farm properties
The financing process for different methods of accessing land
Working with a land trust
Financial planning using National Young Farmer Coalition’s Finding Farmland Calculator
Case studies of other farmers’ paths to land access

***Follow THIS LINK to register***

Or please RSVP to the facebook event here.

If you have any questions, please email Sera at farmer-programs@organicgrowersschool.org.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Organic Growers School is the premiere provider of practical and affordable organic education in the Southern Appalachians, building a vibrant food & farming community by boosting the success of organic home growers and farmers in our region. Their hands-on training, workshops, conferences and partnerships inspire, educate, and support people to farm, garden, and live organically.

The National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. They change policy, build networks, and provide business services to ensure all young farmers have the chance to succeed. NYFC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Since 1974, The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has conserved over 71,000 acres of unique plant and animal habitat, clean water, farmland, scenic beauty, and places for people to enjoy outdoor recreation in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee.

Find more information and resources related to finding land to farm at https://www.beginningfarmers.org/finding-land-to-farm/

Find more great farming resources at https://www.beginningfarmers.org/additional-farming-resources/