# Event Details - **Event Name**: Farm Forward Niche Ag Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 am – Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Get ready to dive deep into the latest trends and innovations in sustainable farming practices at the Farm Forward Niche Ag Conference!About this EventThe 2025 Northeast NC Niche Ag Conference will be held on November 14, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Currituck Cooperative Extension Center in Barco, NC. The theme for this year’s conference is “Farm Forward”. Join us for this hands-on conference exploring the future of niche agriculture. From high tunnel production strategies and farm equipment techniques to value-added food preservation skills, this event is designed for producers looking to boost profitability, efficiency, and resilience. Connect with experts, discover practical tools, and gain inspiration to move your farm operation forward.Three educational tracks will be shared throughout the day. The first will cover ways to enhance your farm’s profitability through value-added products.  Four topics covered on this track will delve into value added processes including freeze-drying, fermenting, canning and proper labeling for retail sales.The second educational track will focus on high tunnel production of high value specialty crops.  Four topics featured will be peppers, ginger, and other specialty crops.  Also, high tunnel automation and design for North Carolina climates will be featured.  Along with the classroom presentations, there will be a demonstration in our high tunnel.Small farm equipment is the focus of the third track.  Plastic mulch laying, no-till drill set-up and calibration, sprayer calibration and other implements for compact tractors will be covered.  This is an outdoor, hands-on track.  In addition, exhibitor booths featuring USDA, state agencies, agricultural businesses and organizations will be a part of the conference. Lunch will be provided. Due to the hands-on nature of this event space is limited.  Thirty spots are available for each of the three tracks.  You will select the track you would like to follow when you purchase your ticket.  A promotional ticket price of $15 will be available until October 31, 2025.  After that the ticket price will be $20.  For more information, questions or to request accommodations for persons with disabilities contact Cyndi Knudson via email ceknudson@ncat.edu or phone 336-908-9820 at least 10 days prior to the event. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barco/farm-forward-niche-ag-conference/100001612384678979 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 20, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Barco - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center - **lat**: 36.3911285 - **long**: -76.0123048 - **full address**: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center, 120 Community Way, Barco, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Farm Forward Niche Ag Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d34b971a266eecc83b76169a76b4ad4a4ea29d355d9f1db5f998612709830085-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf7e1c2-gmir.jpg?v=1758625399 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Farm Forward Niche Ag Conference being held? - **A:** Farm Forward Niche Ag Conference takes place on Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 am to Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm at N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center, 120 Community Way, Barco, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Farm Forward Niche Ag Conference? - **A:** Farm Forward Niche Ag Conference is organized by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Farm Forward Niche Ag Conference is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Barco, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Farm Forward Niche Ag Conference sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Farm Forward Niche Ag Conference", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d34b971a266eecc83b76169a76b4ad4a4ea29d355d9f1db5f998612709830085-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf7e1c2-gmir.jpg?v=1758625399", "startDate": "2025-11-14", "endDate": "2025-11-14", "url": "https://allevents.in/barco/farm-forward-niche-ag-conference/100001612384678979", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "120 Community Way", "postalCode": "27917", "addressLocality": "Barco", "addressRegion": "NC", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "36.3911285", "longitude": "-76.0123048" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Get ready to dive deep into the latest trends and innovations in sustainable farming practices at the Farm Forward Niche Ag Conference!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-10-12", "availabilityEnds": "2025-11-14", "validFrom": "2026-10-12", "lowPrice": "20.00", "highPrice": "20.00", "price": "20.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/barco/farm-forward-niche-ag-conference/100001612384678979" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-10-12", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-10-12", "url": "https://allevents.in/barco/farm-forward-niche-ag-conference/100001612384678979", "price": "20.00", "name": "General Admission - High Tunnel Training Track" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-10-12", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-10-12", "url": "https://allevents.in/barco/farm-forward-niche-ag-conference/100001612384678979", "price": "20.00", "name": "General Admission - Value Added Foods Track" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-10-12", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-10-12", "url": "https://allevents.in/barco/farm-forward-niche-ag-conference/100001612384678979", "price": "20.00", "name": "General Admission - Small Farm Equipment Track" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "N.C. Cooperative Extension Currituck County", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/nc-cooperative-extension-currituck-county/22545764", "description": "Currituck County Center120 Community WayBarco, NC 27917OPEN MON-FRI: 8A-5P(252) 232-2261https://currituck.ces.ncsu.edu/NC State UniversityandN.C. A&T State Universitywork in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.Read ourPrivacy StatementN.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status.Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable accommodations to participate in Extension sponsored programs and events. Please contact the county Extension office offering the program at least 14 days prior to the event to make arrangements." } ] } ] ```