We provide quality gardening education, ideas for inspiration, and connections to other growers in our region.
Farming takes courage, dedication and time. We offer a path to success for emerging and expanding growers by providing training and assistance during the start-up years.
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The Organic Growers School Blog
Your source for articles on growing and agriculture news, information about our programs and upcoming events, and tips and pointers for farmers, growers, homesteaders, and eaters of all shapes and sizes.
Forest Farming Intensive
Forest Farming Intensive A Two-Day Training Program This two-day intensive is offered in collaboration with the NC State, Warren Wilson College, and the Appalachian Beginning Forest Farmer Coalition (ABFFC), which is dedicated to increasing...
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Press Release: Organic Growers School Presents Forest Farming Intensive for All Levels of Growers
PRESS RELEASE September 5th, 2016 MEDIA INQUIRIES, CONTACT: Cameron Farlow, Farmer Programs Director (828) 338-9465; cameron@organicgrowersschool.org For Immediate Release – Organic Growers School Presents Forest Farming Intensive for All Levels of Growers...
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What to Expect from the 2017 Harvest Conference
A Volunteer’s Perspective Late summer greetings! This is Macon York Costlow, and I’m volunteering for the OGS Harvest Conference. This will be my second year attending the Harvest Conference, and I also attended the Spring Conference this past March. I love...
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Specialties of Your Local Farm: Find Farms using the OGS Farm Network
It’s important to buy from farms whose practices you know and support. This is why farms listed on the OGS Farm Network are vetted for their engagement in the local community, their commitment to educating the next generation of farmers, and their use of...
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