2026 NC Farm School South Central: Application
IN PERSON SESSIONS WILL BE HELD ON, 8AM - 4PM FOR ALL NCFS LOCATIONS UNLESS OTHERWISE LISTED.

This school will be located at the following locations on the following dates:

  • Zoom Virtual Orientation - March 2nd from 6:30 - 8:00pm
  • March 16th - Mecklenburg County Center, 2415 Lester St, Charlotte, NC 28208
  • April 20th- Rowan County Center, 1959 Jake Alexander Blvd W #1400, Salisbury, NC 28147
  • May 18th - Iredell County Center, 444 Bristol Dr, Statesville, NC 28677
  • June 15th- Cabarrus County Center, 715 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord, NC 28027
  • June 29th- Graduation Dinner, Cabarrus County from 6:30pm - 8:30pm, location TBD

Applications will be reviewed monthly beginning late October and acceptance will start at that time. Questions regarding applications or application status can be sent to Derek Washburn at dawashbu@ncsu.edu or by calling 919-515-4614. Registration will end when the class fills (max of 35 persons) or on February 2nd.

Program Cost:
  • JOINT REGISTRATION: $550 (two team members only)
  • SINGLE REGISTRATION: $300
Payment request will be made along with an acceptance letter once your application has been reviewed.
Email *
First Name *
Last Name *
Preferred Name  *
Street Address *
City *
State *
Zip *
County *
Home Phone
Cell Phone *
What is the address of the land you are farming or considering farming on? *
Are you applying with another person as a part of a couple or pair? *
Will you be the main contact? *
Please list your team member's First name:
Please list your team member's Last name:
Current Employment Status *
Highest Education Level *
(Choose highest)
Are you a veteran or retired veteran? *
Do you currently run an agricultural business or do you intend on starting an agricultural business? *
Are you involved with an organization(s) that teach farmers business and production skills? *
If you answered yes, please list the organization(s) you are involved with that teach farmers business and production skills:
Do you have access or own land you can use for agricultural production? *
If you answered yes, how many acres? *
Choose which applies to the land you have access to if you answered yes: *
If you answered no, do you intend on finding land in the next 12 months to farm? *
What are the top three crops or livestock you are interested in growing? *
(Example: Vegetables- tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers or sheep, chickens, and small Fruit)
Have you raised crops and/or livestock in the past? *
Have you sold crops and/or livestock in the past? *
What crops or livestock are you currently producing/produced in the past? *
List at least three goals you have for your farm: *
(Example: I would like to preserve my land as a farm for the next generation, earn enough income to pay the expenses of ownership of my farm/land, and I would like to have a profitable enterprise that could pay one house hold salary in the next three to five years)
List any formal training you have had in agricultural business or agricultural production: *
List previous work experience that might assist you in farm business ownership: *
What equipment or resources do you currently have that might be of use to you in a farming enterprise? *
(Example: Trucks, Tractors, Greenhouses, Irrigation System, Wells, Fencing, Shelters, Barns, Equipment Shop)
Have you received or participated in programs/services from the Cooperative Extension Service before?   *
If yes, please list the programs/services from the Cooperative Extension Service you participated in:  
How did you hear about NC Farm School?
I understand this information was collected to help me begin my business process and will not be used to discriminate based on my resources, needs, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, age, education or disability. I wish to become a participant in the NC Farm School program. If accepted, I agree to complete the NC Farm School by attending at least 3 of the 4 classes. I will work to complete as much of my business plan as possible with the help of guiding professionals. I agree to pay $550 for a two person registration or $300 for a single registration. Notification of acceptance will be sent out once a month.  After acceptance into the program, a letter will be emailed or mailed with payment instructions. *
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