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IN PERSON SESSIONS WILL BE HELD ON MONDAYS, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. FOR ALL NCFS FOOTHILLS PARTICIPANTS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS AND DATES:

February 24th– Gaston County Center, 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy, Dallas, NC 28034

March 31st– Catawba County Center, 1175 S Brady Ave, Newton, NC 28658

April 28th– Cleveland County Center, 130 S Post Rd, Shelby, NC 28152

June 2nd– Lincoln County Center, 115 W Main St, Lincolnton, NC 28092

Each session will include classroom instruction, interactive activities, and practical on farm visits. Sessions are not offered for individual attendance and intended for participants to complete the entire series with the goal of completing a business plan. WHAT WE DO…HOW WE DO IT…

Group of farmers learning in a field

WHAT IT COST:

Because we are supported by those who want to see successful farms start in your community we are able to offer the program for a fraction of the total cost. We have two types of registration for all locations listed below:

JOINT REGISTRATION: $550 (two team members only)
SINGLE REGISTRATION: $300

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IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION / FAQ

Is attendance mandatory? We expect students to attend 3 of the 4 sessions. We also expect a completed basic business plan to receive a graduate certificate. Because each session has an on-farm component where students can visit successful farms in the area we only offer in person attendance to complete the program.
When are applications due? Applications are reviewed and accepted monthly from September-January or until all program spots are full. All applications are due on or before January 5th or until the program spots are full. We cap the class at 30 people to ensure we have the capacity to serve each student well.
How will I know if I was accepted? If you have applied you will be contacted via email and or called within 7 business days.
What does the tuition cover? Our program is subsidized and the cost you see reflected is a portion of the cost it requires to run the program. This is thanks to sponsors and state funding made available to help start and support farms in NC. Those dollars go to local food, local farmers, course materials, and further program development.
Are there online-based resources? We have a student-based website as well as an online/interactive business planning tool. The program embraces all learning styles and completion of a business plan is possible in multiple formats.
Are farm consultations included? This program includes an on-farm consultation visit and students are expected to sign up for their on-farm visit based on a scheduled availability communicated via email and sign-up link.
Are there discounts? If you have attended a small farm boot camp you will receive a $25 discount for a single or double registration.

For specific questions about billing or for persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by contacting Lara Worden at lara_worden@ncsu.edu, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Gaston County Center at (704) 922-2118, at least 10 business days prior to the event.