Calling all Southern Farmers! If you're farming produce in the South, this Boot Camp is for you! It's designed to boost understanding of best practices for ecological vegetable production, and foster valuable connections with other producers from the Southeastern United States. Tickets for the entire series are $15 for CNG producers, and $25 general admission.…
Calling all Southern Farmers! If you're farming produce in the South, this Boot Camp is for you! It's designed to boost understanding of best practices for ecological vegetable production, and foster valuable connections with other producers from the Southeastern United States. Tickets for the entire series are $15 for CNG producers, and $25 general admission.…
Calling all Southern Farmers! If you're farming produce in the South, this Boot Camp is for you! It's designed to boost understanding of best practices for ecological vegetable production, and foster valuable connections with other producers from the Southeastern United States. Tickets for the entire series are $15 for CNG producers, and $25 general admission.…
Growing, Harvesting, and Storing Leafy Greens Monday, November 21 8pm Eastern / 7pm Central / 6 pm Mountain / 5pm Pacific Most farmers are growing leafy greens, but it takes special attention to master this high-value crop for an extended season. In this film, Kat Johnson of Kat The Farmer (VA) explains her best practices…
Branching Out Team CNG has produced a new set of educational films aimed at equipping farmers who want to expand their product offerings. Branching Out features several experienced CNG farmers from around the US. Join us! Each film explores a different farm product to consider adding to your operation. Films will be paired with a live roundtable discussion featuring the filmed…
Calling all Southern Farmers! If you're farming produce in the South, this Boot Camp is for you! It's designed to boost understanding of best practices for ecological vegetable production, and foster valuable connections with other producers from the Southeastern United States. Tickets for the entire series are $15 for CNG producers, and $25 general admission.…
Monday, November 28 8pm Eastern / 7pm Central / 6 pm Mountain / 5pm Pacific In this film, Robert White of Crickhollow Farm (VA) shares all you need to know about beginning a pastured chicken operation. Covering bird care and health, infrastructure, and honest cost breakdowns, you'll learn how you can make your market stand…
Monday, December 5 8pm Eastern / 7pm Central / 6pm Mountain / 5pm Pacific Nothing draws customers into your market booth quite like a bright bouquet of fresh, local flowers. This film follows Andy and Vanessa Borak of Red Fern Farm (VA), who added a plot of cut flowers to their vegetable operation and haven't…
Monday, December 12 8pm Eastern / 7pm Central / 6pm Mountain / 5pm Pacific These small plants pack a mighty punch-- both in nutritional value and potential income for your farm. In this film, farmer Michael Torbett at Terra Vita Farms (NC) demonstrates his seed-to-sales process for growing microgreens, which account for 50% of his…
Soil is the basis of everything we do as farmers. In this session, we’ll learn from the perspectives of both a farmer and a soil scientist, about how to monitor, improve, and sustain the soil we rely on so much. To till or not to till, how to read a soil test, manure vs. compost,…
The first few weeks in the life of a plant are critical. Should you direct seed or transplant? How do you prepare the soil? Our farmer instructors will answer these questions and many more in this extensive, practical class. We’ll also dive into scale-appropriate equipment and methods for both direct seeding and transplanting, so you…
Dealing with pest and disease outbreaks can be a real head-scratcher, especially for farmers relying on natural methods. In this session, we will learn the science behind pest and disease cycles and share some diagnostic tips along with illustrative farm case studies from real farmers. We’ll break down how to take this knowledge and apply…
Join CNG certification Specialist Keegan Athey as she shares about the benefits of being Certified Naturally Grown. Learn who we are, how we operate, and if CNG might be the right fit for your farm's certification or your company's partnership. Registration is free but required to attend. Please RSVP below to let us know you're…
