In this class, we will hear from Dylan & Denita House of Creative Seeds farm about the do’s and don’ts of starting a farm using their own personal experiences. It will also introduce participants to the Business Builder Awards, which range from $5,000 to $100,000 awards. This introductory class will introduce the course, so those […]
This November, we're offering a series of classes for adults, showcasing creative uses for the bounties of nature. Come get creative with us and take home a new treasure carefully crafted by you, using some of the season's loveliest natural elements! In this Pressed Flower Wall Art class, we'll discuss how to dry and preserve […]
This November, we're offering a series of classes for adults, showcasing creative uses for the bounties of nature. Come get creative with us and take home a new treasure carefully crafted by you, using some of the season's loveliest natural elements. In this Woven Kudzu Basket class, you'll learn how to freeform weave kudzu, as […]
Visioning and Assessing your Resources are vital to business success. Trevor Hansard of Red-Tail Grove will join us to talk about using your values and resources in decision-making and business practices. ASD’s Climate Resilience & Innovative Agriculture Lead, Randi Gabbert, will explain how to use mapping technology to assess your land and current resources to […]
Join us at the Tazewell Community Health Fair on November 22nd at the Tazewell County fairgrounds from 11 am- 2 pm. This free event, generously sponsored by Aetna, will make sure you have what you need to stay healthy as we head into the holidays! Enjoy valuable health resources for you and your family: Plus, […]
This November, we're offering a series of classes for adults, showcasing creative uses for the bounties of nature. Come get creative with us and take home a new treasure carefully crafted by you, using some of the season's loveliest natural elements! In this Foraged Holiday Wreath class, we'll use foraged materials already collected - like […]
We will hear from KCARD’s Kellie Padgett about business and financial management. With years of experience working at KCARD as a Business Development Specialist, Kellie will provide students with best practices for starting and sustaining good business practices. This class will cover enterprise budgets, assessing financial risk, and sustainable management for your agribusiness. Homework: Create […]
ASD’s Marketing Specialist, Dave Harbin, will provide a crash course on marketing your agribusiness – identifying target audiences, where and how to market your goods/services, and best management practices. A panel of farmers and market managers will join us to discuss strategies and answer questions – panel moderated by Dave. Homework: Read Chapter 4 – […]
ASD’s grant writer, Della McGuire, will give a crash course on grant writing to support your agribusiness. ASD’s Business Development Specialist, Kylea Cooper, explains how she and ASD can help with these loans, grants, BBS applications, now and in the future. ASD’s Regional Food Business Center Manager, Santiago Figaredo, will be available to answer questions […]
ASD’s team of agriculture specialists will lead this course and provide a chance for each student to explore sustainability aspects they can implement on their own land. Learn from experts in agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and climate resilience on ASD’s staff. You will be introduced to best management practices for resilience, environmental health, and economic prosperity. […]
Cindy Fields of the Small Business Development Center and Sarah Scyphers of Farm Credit of the Virginias will join us to discuss how their respective organizations can help you with funding and support for your agribusiness. Homework: Survey Read through info in resource binder Write business plan to be shared at class #8 You can […]
Platter & Pour is delighted to partner with Appalachian Sustainable Development to host a locally inspired culinary experience, featuring station-style service and curated wine and beer pairings. Meet and mingle with area farmers and food producers who will be at the event to answer your questions about their operations. This event will emphasize the region’s agricultural […]