College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Small Farm Leadership 360

THE SMALL FARM LEADERSHIP 360 INITIATIVE is a hands-on, in-depth development program designed to help small farms thrive. Offered by Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the program brings together the expertise of Cooperative Extension and the local knowledge of public and private community organizations to give farmers skills for success. The program modules provide agribusiness and leadership development through a variety of workshops, training, and experiential learning opportunities.

Module Information

The program will consist of 4 in-person modules held in various parts of the state to expose participants to the breadth of agriculture, business, production, and resources in North Carolina.

Date
Location
Topic
Date:
October 2 - 4, 2025
Location:
N.C. A&T University Farm Pavilion
Topic:
Business & Leadership 101
Date:
November 13 – 15, 2025
Location:
Eastern North Carolina
Topic:
Markets, Policy, & Community Connections
Date:
February 5 – 7, 2026
Location:
Western North Carolina
Topic:
Market Resources, & Grant Writing
Date:
April 9 – 11, 2026
Location:
N.C. A&T University Farm Pavilion
Topic:
Capstone Project & Graduation

Note: Additional location will be announced once confirmed.

Registration

Complete the online application for your chance to participate in this year's program!

Contact

For questions, comments, or concerns, please contact: 

Dr. Raymond Thomas
Assistant Professor and Agribusiness/Marketing Specialist
Email: rthomas1@ncat.edu
Phone: (336) 285-4686