From Kitchen to Retail

North Campus 1333 Jake Alexander Blvd S., Salisbury, NC, United States

Do you make a product you would love to sell in a retail setting? Don’t know where to begin? Let us help! In this course, you will learn about product testing, labels, barcodes, nutrition panels, FDA requirements, marketing, and more!  From food safety to advertising, you will be armed with enough information to make an […]

Home Scale Sustainable Vegetable Production

CBTC 660 Concord Parkway, N, Concord, NC, United States

Want to get more food from your backyard garden? Join David Goforth for beginning level instruction on gardening with emphasis on sustainability. Class room topics include selecting and planting vegetables, soil management, composting, controlling pests, garden management, harvest and post-harvest management, and home fruit production. Students will have a volunteer opportunity to garden with the […]

Grow Your Own Mushrooms

Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm 3445 Atando Rd, Concord, NC, United States

CLASS IS CANCELLED  The demand for fresh shiitake and oyster mushrooms has grown rapidly with the meaty shiitake now the second most popular mushroom in the world. Whether you are interested in growing mushrooms for their exceptional taste, their nutritious value, or their commercial potential, this class will get you started. Learn what tools and […]

Basic Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening

Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm 3445 Atando Rd, Concord, NC, United States

Class will meet on August 13 from 9 - 11 a.m. Lomax Research and Education Farm - Concord, NC $35.00 total fee Supplies are included in the fees. #114640 For more info, contact Sherie Neely at 704-216-3545. Registration Details Online registration and payment is available. Go to WebAdvisor. Select “Continuing Education" Select “Search, Register and […]

Gardening Basics

Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm 3445 Atando Rd, Concord, NC, United States

September 10, 2022 9 - 11 a.m. Elma C. Lomax Research & Education Farm, 3445 Atando Road, Concord NC 28035 Work on your green thumb and grow your gardening knowledge. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned planter, there’s always a new skill to learn. Gardening is for everyone. You don’t have to have a […]

Fall Foraging

Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm 3445 Atando Rd, Concord, NC, United States

October 8, 2022 9 - 11 a.m. Elma C. Lomax Research & Education Farm, 3445 Atando Road, Concord NC 28035 Experience woodland plant life as never before in this fun field class.  You will learn to identify various plants, native herbs, bark, leaves, twigs, fruit, and trees, paying special attention to which of these may […]

Fruit Selection for the Landscape

Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm 3445 Atando Rd, Concord, NC, United States

November 12, 2022 9 - 11 a.m. Elma C. Lomax Research & Education Farm, 3445 Atando Road, Concord NC 28035 Grow your own backyard orchard with the best fruit trees – from traditional favorites to more unusual varieties. When choosing the best fruit trees to grow in your garden, prioritize the fruits you most enjoy […]