Emerging farmer program

The Emerging Farmer Program assists 10 newer farms in becoming, or remaining, financially stable by offering education, networking, and resources. The program is meant to bring local farmers together for networking and educational opportunities and to connect farmers to our Food Hub for potential sales through wholesale and to the Mobile Market.
 
If you are a farmer in Southeastern North Carolina and would like to get involved in the program, please contact Brendon at brendon@feastdowneast.org.

Juliann Janies, an Emerging Farmer participant, explains the Emerging Farmer Program

The next emerging farmers meeting will be on Monday, April 19th from 5-7 pm at the Feast Down East Food Hub (115 S. Dickerson St., Burgaw, 28425).

We will be covering sustainable composting. If you’re interested in attending, please contact Brendon at brendon@feastdowneast.org. Farmers, perspective farmers, and gardeners are all welcome!
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This will be a Covid conscious meeting. Please wear a mask. Individual Covid-safe snacks and drinks will be provided.

Past workshop topics include:
Food Safety and Handling - Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA)
What to Grow and How to Sell It - Kyle Stenerson
High Tunnels - Gena Moore from CFSA
Revenue Model for Farmers/Intro to Hemp - Zach LaVere and Morgan Milne
​Finding Farm Grants and Writing a Successful Application - Becky Bowen
Organic Transition - Gena Moore from CFSA
GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) Certification

FARMS IN EMERGING FARMER COHORT

Bear Ridge Farms

Centripetal Farms

Honeybird Organic Farm, LLC

Red-Tailed Farm

Terra Vita Farm

Twiddle Dee Farm

Wild Meadow Farm

Antlion Acre - Matthew Collogan, New Hanover County
Byrdville Farm - Columbus County
Delta Sun Farm - Onslow County
Simmons Farms - Brunswick County