IN PERSON SESSIONS ARE 8:30AM - 4:30PM AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS AND DATES:
March 15th - Zoom Virtual Orientation Online at 6:30pm
March 22nd- NC Cooperative Extension - Yadkin County Center
April 26th -NC Cooperative Extension - Davidson County Center
May 24th - NC Cooperative Extension - Davie County Center
June 28th - NC Cooperative Extension - Forsyth County Center
July- Graduation Dinner, TBD
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What it Costs:
- JOINT REGISTRATION: $550 (two team members only)
- SINGLE REGISTRATION: $300
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Program Info and 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 October-January or until all program spots are full. All applications are due on or before February 15th or until the program spots are full. We cap the class at 35 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 in the month you applied.
- 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 initiate their on-farm visit based on the instructor's and county extension availability.
- 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 Derek Washburn at dawashbu@ncsu.edu or calling 919-515-4614 by February 15th.
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