Day 1 – Agricultural Business, Marketing, Finance & Entrepreneurship
Date: Mon, Jun 22, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Main Library – Main Auditorium, Durham
Price: Free
Category: Family
<p>Free NC A&T & PHIRST® workshop series. Attend 1 day, multiple days, or all 4: business, agriculture, technology & future farming.</p> <p>PHIRST® PovertyZero™ Farms & Food Workshop Series with NC A&T</p> <p>Join North Carolina A&T State University and PHIRST® for a free four-day workshop series focused on certification pathways, sustainable agriculture, practical skills, enterprise development, and applied learning. Participants may attend one day, multiple days, or the full four-day series.</p> <p>The workshop series is designed for farmers, future farmers, backyard growers, entrepreneurs, educators, students, and community leaders seeking practical knowledge, certification opportunities, hands-on experience, and sustainable enterprise strategies.</p> <p>DAY 1 – AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS, MARKETING, FINANCE & ENTREPRENEURSHIP<br /> Participants explore direct marketing strategies, niche farming opportunities, transportation and storage of agricultural products, business planning, value-added enterprises, financial planning, cash flow, recordkeeping, heirs' property, business structures, tax preparation, and entrepreneurship. This day focuses on building profitable and sustainable agricultural enterprises.</p> <p>WHAT YOU WILL GAIN<br /> • Practical agricultural knowledge and skills<br /> • Sustainable farming and enterprise strategies<br /> • Certification opportunities through NC A&T OPPE pathways<br /> • Exposure to innovative technologies and systems<br /> • Networking with agricultural professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders<br /> • Real-world examples of scalable agricultural enterprises</p> <p>Attendance is free, but registration is required.<br /> Seating is limited to 150 participants per day. </p> <p>Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phirst-povertyzerotm-farms-food-workshop-series-with-nc-at-tickets-1991564815976?aff=oddtdtcreat
