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DURHAM, NC · TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026 · LIBRARY
Day 2 – Water, Soil, Crops, High Tunnel Agriculture & Animal Production
Free NC A&T & PHIRST® workshop series.
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Fig. 01 — Main Auditorium, Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)
About the event
Free NC A&T & PHIRST® workshop series. Attend 1 day, multiple days, or all 4: business, agriculture, technology & future farming.
PHIRST® PovertyZero™ Farms & Food Workshop Series with NC A&T
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.
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.
DAY 2 – WATER, SOIL, CROPS, HIGH TUNNEL AGRICULTURE & ANIMAL PRODUCTION Participants learn about soil and water management, the hydrologic cycle, irrigation systems, high tunnel agriculture, soil properties, specialty crop production, fertigation, small-ruminant production, animal health, feeding practices, and productivity management. This day focuses on improving production efficiency, sustainability, and farm profitability.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN Practical agricultural knowledge and skills Sustainable farming and enterprise strategies Certification opportunities through NC A&T OPPE pathways Exposure to innovative technologies and systems Networking with agricultural professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders Real-world examples of scalable agricultural enterprises
Attendance is free, but registration is required. Seating is limited to 150 participants per day.
REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE HERE
There will be no live animals at this event.
Parking is available in the library parking lot or at the North Queen Street Garage located at 115 North Queen Street which is behind the apartments directly across the street from the library. Parking at the garage is free. Please bring your parking ticket to a service point for validation.
Attend one day, multiple days, or the entire four-day series.
Learn. Grow. Innovate. Build Sustainably.