Small Farm Boot Camp 2026

Small Farm Bootcamp teaches people production skills related to growing crops and livestock. Some modules with the Bootcamp, such as soils, apply to everyone and are considered "Core" classes (everyone attends). If you're already farming and have these production skills mastered, but are wanting to learn how to turn your farm into a business, you may be a better fit for NC Farm School.

When registering, please pay attention to the Agenda in Eventbrite. This program has a total of twelve (12) sessions, some of which are optional. The registration fee of $50 allows you to attend ANY of the classes listed in the Agenda section.

Info: In the first class of 2026 Small Farm Boot Camp you'll get to meet all of the instructors and we will start off with learning more about local food systems and how to immerse your farm into them.

Info: Wether you're a beef rancher or a vegetable farmer the health of your soil is crucial to your farm's success. In this class you'll learn how to take care of your farm's soil to ensure it's productive for generations to come.

Info: By now you've got an idea of what you want to grow and learn from the Small Farm Boot Camp. In this class you'll create and plan and steps to make it happen. There's lots of support available to farmers, but sometimes it's tough to know who exactly to call. In this class you'll also hear from the organizations that support farmers and what they can help you with.

Info: This class is OPTIONAL! Attend if you're interested in raising chickens for egg or meat production.

Info: This class is OPTIONAL! Attend this class if you want to learn more about Small Fruit Production (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, wine/table grapes, muscadine grapes, and figs).

Info: This class is OPTIONAL! Attend this class if you want to learn about Small Ruminant Production (sheep and goats).

Info: This class is OPTIONAL! Attend this class if you want to learn more about tree fruit production (apples, peaches, pecans and more).

Info: This class is OPTIONAL! Attend this class if you want to learn more about beef production.

Info: This class is OPTIONAL! Attend this class if you want to learn more about vegetable production.

Info: This class is OPTIONAL! Attend this class if you want to learn more about pastured pork production.

Info: This class is OPTIONAL! Attend this class if you want to learn more about season extension (high tunnels, greenhouses, and caterpillar tunnels) and cut flowers.

Info: This is the last class of Small Farm Boot Camp! In the very last session we will learn about proper handling of produce and meats after they've been harvested and good practices for selling your produce and meats to customers. We will also have a graduation celebration for all participants!

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