Local organization offers sustainable farming networking

From WNC CRAFT:

Live in Western North Carolina? Interested in connecting with fellow organic & sustainable farmers? Then, it’s time to sign up for Western North Carolina Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training.

WNC CRAFT brings together established farmers, farm apprentices, and students of agriculture for a comprehensive training program in the art and science of sustainable agriculture, straight from the hearts, mouths, and fields of seasoned local farmers. CRAFT is designed to mentor and teach the next generation of farmers while also building a stronger network for current farmers here in the Western North Carolina

What is WNC CRAFT?

  • A year-long training in sustainable farming.
  • A mentor program for experienced farmers, beginning farmers & farm interns.
  • A community of WNC farm interns.
  • A supportive network of regional farms.
  • A peer-to-peer exchange of ideas.

Member Benefits:

  • Monthly in-depth tours of successful regional farms led by CRAFT growers (April-October).
  • Training topics include Organic & Sustainable Production, Farm Planning, Record Keeping, Marketing, Labor Issues, and more.
  • Winter round table discussions and year-round member list serve.
  •  600 page online-handbook of regionally specific, farmer-generated wisdom.

For more information about WNC CRAFT click here.

 

 

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About Dan Hesse
I grew up outside of Atlanta and moved to WNC in 2001 to attend Montreat College. After college, I worked at NewsRadio 570 WWNC as an anchor/reporter and covered Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners starting in 2004. During that time I also completed WCU's Master of Public Administration program. You can reach me at dhesse@mountainx.com.

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