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蓝岭合作地区农民培训联盟(CRAFT)在有抱负和有经验的农民之间培养有意义的导师关系.

我们相信，未来的种植者和生产者的教育和专业发展通知我们多样化的地方食品系统和农村经济的健康.

Based upon CRAFT models like Organic Growers School's WNC CRAFT and similar apprenticeship networks, Blue Ridge CRAFT将有抱负的农民与有经验的农民联系起来，并鼓励创新的农场教育和专业经验. 蓝岭工艺公司的核心工作是为已有经验的农民提供工具，提高他们的指导能力.

CRAFT 最早于1994年在纽约哈德逊河谷出现，是“当地有机和生物动力农场的合作成果，旨在提高农场学徒的教育机会。." And, it has since spread to many other communities. 每个组织都是独特的，但致力于未来种植者的进步. To learn more about other CRAFT organizations, click here.

In the fall of 2014, 韦德app是由老牌农民寻求一种方式提供结构化的教育和培训，他们的农场学徒.

通过社区的进一步投入，蓝岭CRAFT于2015年成立，目标是:

将有抱负的农民与高地地区已有的农民导师联系起来
为有抱负的农民提供结构化的教育机会和培训
为建业农民提供劳动管理教育和帮助

我们将共同努力，建立一个更有韧性、更公正的粮食体系和地方经济, Blue Ridge CRAFT believes that is imperative that we encourage candid, meaningful conversations, form durable and inclusive partnerships, engage best practices, and excite innovation and creativity.

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2024 Summer Workshop Series

Paper Pot Planter Workshop

When: Thursday, June 13th, 2024, 4pm-7pm
Where: Full Moon Farm Collective, Triplett NC, 28618
Cost: recommended donation

希望扩大你的农场或花园，但担心这样做所需的时间和劳动力? Learn all the basics of using a PaperPot Co Planter to streamline your operation. 卡拉·多德森将演示如何使用落点播种机来节省播种盘的时间, review tips for the best germination, and transplant green onion starts in to the field using this tool. 她也会分享她8年来经营多元化蔬菜农场的经验. 这个工作坊是完美的初学者和有经验的农民希望增加他们的产量和减少他们的劳动!

This course will cover:

Basics of using a PaperPot Co Planter
How to use a drop-seeder
Streamline Planting operations

Intro to Rotational Grazing Workshop

When: Saturday, June 22nd, 2024, 9am-3pm
Where: 8378 Sparta Rd, McGrady, NC 28649
Cost: $20

Dive into the fundamentals of grazing management, pasture design, and essential considerations for managing grazing animals effectively. Led by Kendra Phipps, Watauga County's Livestock Extension Agent, 这个研讨会将结合课堂教学和农场实践演示，让你开始放牧操作. 了解所有韦德app轮牧的系统，并深入了解它在你的农场或家庭基地的应用. 您还将学习优化放牧效率的牧场设计和策略. Through interactive sessions and practical demonstrations, 学员将了解放牧管理对牧场健康和动物福利的直接影响.

This workshop will cover the following topics:

Considerations for getting started grazing
Pasture Design
Key ideas when managing grazing animals
On Farm demonstration moving animals

Native Landscaping Workshop

When: Sunday, July 28th, 2024, 10am-12:30pm
Where: Daniel Boone Native Gardens, Boone NC
Cost: recommended donation

Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and Brian Antczak, “Bug Lovers Native Plants”的老板，学习如何在丹尼尔布恩原生花园(Daniel Boone Native Gardens)种植本地植物. At this Workshop, 参与者可以期望学习如何可持续地利用和整合本地植物，这些植物对于为阿巴拉契亚和皮埃蒙特的花园和景观提供食物和野生动物的栖息地至关重要.

This course will cover the following:

Native Pollinators and Wildlife
Landscaping with Native Plants
Habitat for Beneficials

BCS Operation and Basic Maintenance Workshop

When: Sunday, October 6th, 2024, 2pm-5pm
Where: Appalachian State University's Sustainable Development Farm. Fleetwood, NC
Cost: recommended donation

Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and Richard Boylen, Small Farms agent of Watauga County Extension for 一个下午的指导和动手示范如何操作BCS拖拉机. At this Workshop, 参与者可以学习如何使用带有多个附件的BCS, and basic upkeep and maintenance. This workshop is ideal for farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, and anyone who wants to learn more about this powerful equipment.

This course will cover the following:

How to operate a BCS
Different attachments and their functions
Basic BCS maintenance

Thanks to our 2024 Workshop Series Sponsors!

IMPACT

2024 Workshops:

野猫堆肥和瓦托加县合作推广的有机土壤肥力(part 1 (composting), part 2, notes, photos)
Scaling Up 2024: High Country Food Hub Business Meeting (slides, notes, photo slideshow)
Mushroom Production and Inoculation with Lively Up Farm (notes, photos)
Organic Disease Management with Watauga County Cooperative Extension and Opossum Bottom Farm (notes, slides)
与瓦托加县合作推广和安西娅·范格尔烤箱(notes, slides)
Womens' Chainsaw Workshop with the Forest Stewards Guild (photos, notes)
Biochar Workshop at Laughing Springs Farm (notes, photos)
Introduction to Beekeeping Workshop at Against The Grain (notes, photos)

In 2023, Blue Ridge CRAFT hosted 18 workshops
that engaged over 140 aspiring, beginning, and established farmers.

2023 Workshops:

Winter Vegetable Production & Marketing at Opossum Bottom Farm (photos)
Scaling Up 2023: High Country Food Hub Business Meeting & Keynote Address, presented by Ambrook Financial (photos, notes and presentation)
Produce Safety Plan Development Workshop with CFSA & NC State Extension (photos, notes and presentation)
Small Farm & 与ASAP及Grapevine本地食物营销合办的商业推广工作坊(notes, presentation p1 & p2, and ASAP's Farmer Toolkit)
Understanding your Soil: sampling, interpretation, 与瓦托加县合作推广和瓦托加县土壤合作举办管理讲习班 & Water (photos, notes and presentation p1, p2, and p3)
Allergen Control and Egg Safety and Handling Workshop with CFSA (slides and webinar recording)
High Country Farm Worker Social at Springhouse Farm
Postural Assistance Workshop for Farmers with Full Moon Farm & Music City GOATA
Homestead Scale Permaculture Design at the Valle Crucis Lavender House (photos, notes and resources)
Introduction to Medicinal Herbs at Laughing Springs Farm (photos, notes)
Agritourism Workshop at Wild East Farm (notes)
Fifth Annual Farm Olympics hosted by Springhouse Farm (photos)
Accounting for Enterprise Analysis & Ambrook Software webinar (recording, notes, and slides)
翻滚浅滩农场多元化蔬菜农场的生产计划(slides and notes)

2021 Workshops:

CRAFT events postponed due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Scaling Up 2021: Post-harvest handling with Sarah Bostick
Scaling up 2021: Consumer Friedly Bulk Purchasing with Lee Menius
扩大2021:商业厨房的最佳实践与Lynette Johnson
Egg Grading Workshop hosted by Watauga County Cooperative Extension
由瓦托加县合作推广领导的农业期权和农业创业赠款申请审查
Season Extension Infrastructure at Full Moon Farm
Soil and Water Conservation: biochar & keyline plowing techniques at Against the Grain Farm

In 2022, Blue Ridge CRAFT hosted 17 workshops
that engaged 157 aspiring, beginning, and established farmers.

2022 Workshops:

Scaling Up 2022: High Country Food Hub Business Meeting
Record Keeping Workshop with Wild Hope Farm (recording)
Restaurant Roundtable: Selling to chefs, restaurants, & wholesale buyers
Greenhouse Production and Propagation Workshop at Tumbling Shoals Farm
Mushroom Inoculation & Production at Lively Up Farm
Black Fly Larvae Production at ASU REI
Integrated Sustainable Energy for Enhancing Farm Productivity at ASU REI
High Country Florist Meet & Greet at Common Good Co.
Composting Workshop at Against the Grain Farm
On Farm food safety and handling at Daffodil Spring Farm
On Farm food safety and Handling at Mountainwise Farm
Goats 101 & Farm Tour at Heritage Homestead Goat Dairy
Rotational Grazing Workshop & Farm Tour at Bub's Provisions
Agritourism Workshop & Farm Tour at Apple Hill Farm
Bouquet Making Workshop & Farm Tour at Springhouse Farm
由Hedge Family Farm和Ripshin Goat Dairy主办的第四届年度农场奥林匹克
High Country Farmworkers Focus Group

2020 Workshops:

CRAFT events postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

2019 Workshops:

Producer Focus Groups: strategic planning, 2019-2022
Second Annual Farm Olympics at Against the Grain Farm
Scaling Up 2019: Honest Conversation about Farm Planning, Food Safety, Quality, and Resiliency with Trish Tripp
扩大2019年:解开商业厨房的食品安全法规和最佳实践 & Lynette Johnston
Scaling Up 2019: Using the Meat Calculator with Matt LeRoux
Winter Farmer Roundtable: Farmers' Market Success with Ken Dawson

2018 Workshops

Farmers' Market Success! with Ken Dawson of Maple Spring Gardens
种植自我照顾的种子:妇女参与农业活动与有机种植者学校
和野狗Kiko山羊农场的Nona和Jeff Cullen一起饲养肉羊
Using a BCS Tractor & Teaching Beginning Growers with Richard Caulkins of Harbin Hills Farm
在反谷物农场获得绿色世界(AGW)认可的动物福利认证
Farm Olympics at Tumbling Shoals Farm
Chicken Processing Workshop at Healing Springs Farm
NRCS Workshop at the Watauga Cooperative Extension
Apprentice Gathering at Against the Grain Farm
生物炭:用于温室供暖的可再生能源，在反对粮食农场和Springhouse农场
Farm Transition & Estate Planning Workshop at F.A.R.M Cafe
Vegetable & 肉类企业预算工具与夏洛和杰森埃弗里翻滚浅滩农场

2016 Workshops:

与种粮农场和感恩叉农场合作的种籽节约企业
Seed Saving 101 with Richard Boylan, Debbie Bauer, and Julia Showalter
Agritourism & Animal Health at Heritage Homestead Goat Dairy
Basic Horse Care 101 at Mountain Works Sustainable Development
Rational Livestock with Jay Coman at Stony Knob Farm
Postharvest Handling & Knowing your Markets at Tumbling Shoals Farm
Postharvest Handling & Knowing your Markets at Creeksong Farm
Integrated Pest Management & Whole Farm Planning at FIG and Octopus Gardens
Fruit Workshop with Kathy & Kent Bishop at Three B Farm
Small Farm Machinery Hands-On Demonstration
Fruit Workshop at Moretz's Mountain Orchard & Farms
Farm Transition & Estate Planning at the Watauga Agricultural Conference Center
Season Extension & Greenhouses workshop at Parkway School & Fog Likely Farm

2017 Workshops:

与苏珊·格雷厄姆和艾米·加洛韦一起在劳兰温室的纤维车间
How to Use & Maintain a BCS Tractor with Richard Boylan of Otus Branch Farm
Applying for Grants & Pawpaws with Susan Owen of Lily Patch Farm
Movie on a Barn at Springhouse Farm
Irrigation with Cory Bryck of New Life Farm
Integrated Pest Management with Richard Boylan, Francis Mangogna, Kathleen Petermann, and Eli Snyder at Waxwing Farm and F.I.G. Incubator Farm
Quality of Life: Working & Living on a Farm with Matt Gundlach of Beatitude Gardens
Agritourism at Apple Hill Farm
Habitat Conservation with Susan Wright of Shady Grove Gardens
Biodynamics & Compost with "The Barefoot Farmer" Jeff Poppen
Labor Workshop with Alex Hitt of Peregrine Farm
Production Record Keeping and Bulk Ordering with Holly Whitesides of Against the Grain and William Lyons of Bluebird Farm
Farmers' Markets Workshop at the Watauga Agricultural Conference Center

2015 Workshops

Aspiring Farmer & Farm Apprentice Roundtable & Dinner
Established Farmer Listening & Planning Session
Accessing Farmland in the Mountains workshop at Watauga County Center
Workshop & Potluck with James Davis at Thankful Fork Farm
Workshop & Potluck with Brooke Walker & Susan Turman at Elk Ridge Farm
Workshop & Potluck with Shiloh Avery & Jason Roehrig at Tumbling Shoals Farm
Workshop & Potluck with Richard Boylan & Caroline Hampton at FIG Farm
Apprentice Pizza Making Social and Farm Tour at Waxwing Farm
Agritourism Workshop at Heritage Homestead Dairy