NC Farm School

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“NC Farm School emphasizes the big picture that we are not alone by introducing us to an entire network of support including teachers, agents, specialists and other farmers ready to help.” In a similar position? Sign up for NC Farm School 2024 now: ncfarmschool.ces.ncsu.edu/ncfs-2024/

Do you have a plan for when it may be your turn to take over the family farm? Noah Miller did. Noah enrolled in NC Farm School to complement his education in sustainability.

“We attended the farm school to develop a good farm plan and learn what plants and animals that may be profitable. It helped us focus on creating a long and a short range list of goals in order to be successful,” expressed Lisa Willingham. #newfarmer #ncfarmschool #ncagriculture

The husband and wife team enrolled in NC Farm School to guide their agritourism plans for their property.

Sometimes to capture a little piece of heaven, you have to build it yourself! Artists Lisa and Stephen Willingham, together have literally carved out a small corner of paradise on an untouched piece of acreage in Ashe County.

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Jen Butler is a first-generation farmer. Her long struggle with her health gave her critical pause as she sought to identify the factors affecting her health. In an effort to take control of the food she and her family were eating, Butler decided to become a farmer.

Farming as a young family can sound like a daunting task, but it works for the Butler family at Hidden Holler Farm! As we toured the farm, Butler’s son and daughter happily tagged along, eager to show off their farming know-how!

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“The most unexpected, yet beneficial piece of Farm School are the networks created...Having a group of people to turn to for guidance, information, support and encouragement in the local agents and fellow Farm School graduates is invaluable,” remarked Cassie.

The idea of being a first-generation farmer can feel overwhelming! NC Farm School can help you break into the agricultural industry and give you the guidance needed to succeed!

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The Murrays learned from other farmers during the farm tours organized by NC Farm School about the need to diversify and extend their growing season by considering other products. They also learned the importance being engaged in your community! “Farming is a people business!”

It’s never too late to follow your dreams! While most people plan for retirement, Lis and Tim Murray were planning their next adventure. For over 30 years, this husband and wife team dreamed about starting a farm. Lis and Tim Murray enrolled in the NC Farm School program.

“[Farming], its hard. You better love it,” advised Stacy. “I like knowing that we are providing for others and seeing the progress we are making.” Read the full story: ncfarmschool.ces.ncsu.edu/2023/10/making… #farming #ncagritourism #ncagriculture #ncfarmschool

Happy Fall! Ever thought about starting your own farm or agritourism business? So had the Bradfords! Stacy and Brent Bradford enrolled in NC Farm School when they decided to make their intentions real. At NC Farm School, their farm vision was guided through a business lens.

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Seeking a formal instructional experience, they chose to attend NC Farm School. They wanted to fortify their grandparents’ historical and cultural knowledge with NC Farm School’s business training to build a plan to revitalize the family farm.

Recent NC Farm School graduates Bianca and Paris Sharpe sit poised to transition onto their grandparents’ 50-acre farm. However, both Bianca and Paris realized that although they were experts in their current careers, they did not know anything about farming.