Wake County Cooperative Extension is hosting Small Farm Boot Camp in person this year! This workshop series aims to provide critical training to new and prospective small farmers. The series will consist of two half day workshops.

Session 1

March 7, 2026; 10 am - 3 pmTrevor Hyde, Deanna Bigio, and Kimberly Webb will deliver the full “Core Curriculum” of Small Farm Boot Camp, covering business planning, market selection, soil health, and pest & disease management. Attendees of the full session will receive a Small Farm Boot Camp Certificate. Lunch will be provided.

Session 2

March 14, 2026; 10 am - 3 pmParticipants will choose up to two different “Specialty Modules” to attend, covering topics such as Cut Flower Production, Fruit Production, Vegetable Production, and Livestock. Lunch will be provided.

Location

4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610; In the Commons Building next to our Agricultural Services Building.

How to Join

Visit the Small Farm Bootcamp Eventbrite Page to sign up. Space is limited, so act quickly!

Don’t miss this opportunity to cultivate your farming dreams! Whether you’re exploring a new passion or looking to enhance your existing operations, the Small Farm Boot Camp is the perfect place to dig in and grow both your knowledge and your network.