2026 Small Farmers' Road Trip
Spend two days exploring successful sustainable, regenerative, and organic farming practices on small farms in western North Carolina. The 3rd Annual Small Farmers’ Road Trip – Sustainable and Organic Bus Tour will travel through a diverse mix of farms in beautiful Buncombe and Madison Counties. The starting point of the Small Farmer’s Road Trip is Weaverville, NC on August 30, 2026.
You will have the opportunity to see firsthand how local farmers are innovating with livestock (including cattle, goat dairy, and silvopasture), fruit orchards, cut flowers, organic vegetable CSA, composting, and more. The tour includes visits to eight farms, and an incubator value added product kitchen, with a strong emphasis on practical learning and community-building.
Whether you are a beginning or experienced farmer, this tour offers a wealth of on-the-ground, real-time insights and the chance to share experiences with fellow growers and Extension Agents and Specialists. Small farmers who have attended previous Small Farmers’ Road Trip Bus Tours said
“We found value in attending the bus tour because you get to see other people’s ideas and techniques. It makes you think outside of the box that you are currently in and come up with new and creative ideas that you can implement on your farm to ultimately make your business grow!”
Early bird tickets are on sale until August 14, 2026, for $40 per person and include two nights lodging (Fairfield Inn: August 31 and September 1), two-day tour bus ride, lunches on both tour days, a clipboard case for note taking, and an insulated water bottle. After August 14, 2026, ticket price will be $50 per person.
Once you have ordered your ticket on Eventbrite, you will receive an email to provide additional information that will complete your registration. Your registration is NOT complete until you have provided this additional information.
For more information, please contact Cyndi Knudson at (336) 908-9820 or ceknudson@ncat.edu.
Accommodation requests related to a disability or limited English proficiency should be made by August 19, 2026 to Zamaria Williams, Phone: (336) 285 – 4660, Email:zawilliams3@ncat.edu
N.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 or campus department offering the program at least 14 days prior to the event to make arrangements.