
Rooted in Research: Growing Small Farm Production (Pre-Conference)
Interactive afternoon workshops and practical sessions on scaling small farm production, led by NC Cooperative Extension during a pre conference day tied to the Business of Farming Conference; registration and discount details available online.
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