Raleigh City Farm and New Belgium Brewing are cooking up a weekend of exciting events to celebrate Earth Day and Raleigh's community of environmental entrepreneurs. Proceeds from all events benefit Raleigh City Farm, Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation, and Oaks & Spokes. FRIDAY, APRIL 17 7:00 PM - Bonfire and beer at Raleigh City Farm - free for all volunteers! SATURDAY, APRIL 18 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Earth Day themed activities include farm workshops (ticketed) at Raleigh City Farm and Old…

The only annual training in the world on commercial vermiculture, this event provides the tools you need to start or expand an earthworm or vermicompost production operation. Learn about the latest research on the effects of vermicompost and extracts (tea) on plant growth and disease suppression. Discover how to effectively market earthworms and vermicompost, and the different technologies being utilized. At this conference there will be ample opportunities to get answers to your questions from industry experts and other growers.

Last fall, nearly 200 representatives from recycling businesses in the Carolinas (and beyond) met for one night to make connections new & old to help grow their recycling businesses.  Building on the success of the inaugural event, we’re pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Recycling Business Connections. Join us and your peers for the 2nd Annual Recycling Business Connections to be held on October 14, 2015 in Charlotte. The Carolina Recycling Association, NC Recycling Business Assistance Center, and SC Department…

The Food Recovery Summit will follow up on the highly successful 2012 Southeast Food Waste Reduction Conference to further catalyze the prevention and recovery of food discards. The Southeast Recycling Development Council (SERDC) is producing the 2015 Food Recovery Summit with collaboration from the NC Department of Natural Resources and the SC Department of Health & Environmental Control.

Abundance NC’s Climate Change Adaptation Conference grew out of a need for education and support of our local farmers, who have been in distress due to the extreme weather challenges. 2016’s conference will explore both practical and social solutions and adaptations to climate change. We will explore the nuts and bolts of on-the-ground, down-and-dirty farming, permaculture techniques and hard data, as well as seeking the very root of climate change and other forms of natural environmental destruction. We can adapt to a…

Join AHA and Marbles Kids Museum for Dig In!, exploring urban agriculture, community gardens, and edible gardens in schools and child care settings. Participate in how-to workshops throughout the morning or a composting/vermicomposting mini-course, network informally with others at roundtables on a wide range of topics, and gain inspiration from CNN 2015 Top 10 Hero Rev. Richard Joyner, who will deliver our keynote address.