• By April W Bowman
  • Posted Monday, September 20, 2021

NC Farm School Taking Applications NOW for Spring 2022

“I learned more in Piedmont Farm School than I did in my MBA program”. –a 2021 Piedmont Farm School participant.

What is Piedmont Farm School? a unique entrepreneurial program for new and transitioning farmers with the mission of increasing the number of successful farmers in North Carolina.

Where? N.C. Cooperative Extension, Davie County Center, 180 S Main St., Mocksville, NC 27028 (evening sessions) AND farms in the Piedmont

When? Tuesday evenings from 6 – 9 p.m.

  • February 1st, 15th
  • March 1st, 15th
  • April 5th, 19th
  • May 3rd, 17th
And select Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Farm Visits
  • March 24th
  • April 28th
  • May 12th
  • May 26th
  • June 9th (Graduation)

CLICK FOR DATES AND DETAILS: 2022 NCFS Piedmont Brochure

CLICK TO APPLY: NC FARM SCHOOL PIEDMONT APPLICATION (space is limited and is going quickly)

What We Offer You…

  • ONE ON ONE BUSINESS CONSULTATIONS WITH EXPERIENCED BUSINESS
  • CONSULTANTS AIMED AT FARM BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT
  • FARM TOURS ON ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE FARMS
  • A COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO YOUR SUCCESS
  • MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES WITH FARMERS IN YOUR AREA

Cost: $399 per person or $599 per pair (payable AFTER acceptance)

Read more at https://ncfarmschool.ces.ncsu.edu/2022-nc-farm-school/

For more information, email, April Bowman, Extension Agent, Livestock, Forages, and 4-H Youth Development at awbowman@ncsu.edu or call 336-703-2855 or Celine Richard, Extension Agent, Horticulture, cvrichar@ncsu.edu or call 336-703-2869.

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