Programs

Hosted at SAHC’s Community Farm property outside Asheville, NC, this program provides an opportunity for beginning farmers and ranchers to hone their skills while launching or expanding entrepreneurial agricultural operations. It offers affordable access to land and resources for a limited period of time.

Workshop series offering educational resources for farmers across the region, from backyard growers to commercial operations. Diverse topics range from health and safety on the farm to hands-on design/build projects and livestock handling.

An entry-level, exploratory workshop helping aspiring farmers discover if sustainable farming is right for them.

An online matching and referral service that helps aspiring farmers find apprenticeship positions on organic farms in WNC for hands-on learning in organic practices. It also has a consumer component which helps organic-minded consumers find local organic farm products, called OGS Farm Network.

A comprehensive, 180+ hour, a year-long program focused on sustainable production methods, holistic business planning, and financial management.

Offers practical, on-farm training in basic livestock, forest management, & crop farming practices through on-farm tours, and provides a farmer-to-farmer network of support.

In partnership with NC FarmLink, WNC FarmLink maintains databases of both available farmland and farmers looking for land to facilitate our farmland matching program. We work with landowners and farmers to ensure an appropriate and lasting match is made through assistance in locating the necessary resources to negotiate a land tenure arrangement.

One-on-one consultations with farmland seekers on topics including farmland access, tenure, financing, production and marketing.

WNC FarmLink works with regional partners to create workshops, trainings, guides and other land access resources in an effort to support farmland access and preservation.

WNC FarmLink maintains an up-to-date resource list for farm seekers and landowners, which includes farm financing and legal sections.