Events for January 10, 2019 - May 8, 2019 › Agriculture

1/14/2019 Growing your own plants from seed is easy and can save you money. We'll talk about seed selection, setting up your growing area, looking after your young plants and lots more! Classes held at Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm Monday from 6:30pm to 9:30pm $25 total fee #92130 CANCELED For more info, contact Sherie Neely at 704-216-3545. Registration Details Online registration and payment is available. Navigate to WebAdvisor. Select "Continuing Education" (If you have been a student at RCCC…

CLASS CANCELLED Pruning is one of the most important things you can do for the health of your trees. This class covers the basic types of cuts, why to make a pruning cut, and the right tools and how to maintain them. Classes held at Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm Monday from 6:30pm to 9:30pm $25 total fee #92133 CANCELLED For more info, contact Sherie Neely at 704-216-3545. Registration Details Online registration and payment is available. Navigate to WebAdvisor. Select…

3/12/2019 - 5/2/2019 Explore the science behind your business as you study ways to make your land work for you using tools that will work for your land. Learn tips such as site analysis as you test your soil, how to plan based on weather, and how to plan your irrigation system to maintain your soil and plant health. You will also study farming technology and equipment to help increase the productivity of your crops. Classes held at Elma C.…

The demand for fresh shiitake mushrooms has grown rapidly. In fact, the meaty shiitake is now the second most popular mushroom in the world. Whether you are interested in growing mushrooms for an exceptional taste, nutritional value, or the commercial potential, this class will get you started. Learn what tools and wood you will need; how to prepare, inoculate, seal and store the logs; when to harvest and how to store or preserve the resulting mushroom crops. Each participant will…

3/18/2019 When to plant is as important as how to plant and what to plant! Join us for a primer on how to plan your garden for healthier plants, more food, and more fun! Classes held at Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm Monday from 6:30pm to 9:30pm $25 total fee #92135 For more info, contact Sherie Neely at 704-216-3545. Registration Details Online registration and payment is available. Navigate to WebAdvisor. Select "Continuing Education" (If you have been a student at…

4/8/2019 - 5/18/2019 This course is designed to teach students about the craft beer brewing industry. Students will gain a base of knowledge in identifying beer flavors and styles, mastering beer pairing principles, learning the brewing process and beer ingredients, understanding retail beer storage and service issues, and appreciating the history of microbrewing. Students will also identify various national certifications available in the craft beer industry including the four levels of Cicerone Certification. Students will be prepared to sit for…

4/8/2019 Never planted a garden before? Want to add more variety to your garden? This class will show you the basics of creating a garden for season-long fresh fruits and vegetables. Classes held at Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm Monday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm $25 total fee #92136 For more info, contact Sherie Neely at 704-216-3545. Registration Details Online registration and payment is available. Navigate to WebAdvisor. Select "Continuing Education" (If you have been a student at RCCC previously, click…

Learn how to make your crops suitable for market in this hands-on course that will teach you how to navigate your business through the agricultural community. You will learn how to manage your own profits by building customer relations in the marketplace, and how to create your own food safety plan to maintain your farm’s credibility. Classes held at Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. $125 total fee #91740 CLASS CANCELLED For…