Sandhills Cutflower and Herb Professional Grower Meet-up!
Register for the FREE Sandhills Meetup in November: https://go.ncsu.edu/sandhillscutflowerherbmeetups
Whether you are a new grower launching your first bed, a beginning farmer expanding your offerings, or an experienced producer, this meet-up is designed for you.
Hosted by local NC State Extension Horticulture Agents in the Sandhills Region, our regional group creates a welcoming, collaborative space for farmers across the Sandhills to network, share peer-to-peer knowledge, learn practical technical information, and strengthen our farms and local agricultural community.
No matter your scale or how you sell your products—direct-to-consumer, farmers markets, florists, u-pick, wholesale, or value-added—all sales models and experience levels are welcome!
Event Details- 📅 Date: Monday, November 4
- ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EDT)
- 📍 Location: Moth Dance Farm, exact address to be shared with registrants
- 🎟️ Cost: Free (Please register so we can plan for attendance)
- Farm Tour & Walk: Explore Moth Dance Farm, hear about their growing practices, crop choices, and seasonal setup for cut flowers and/or herbs.
- Peer-to-Peer Networking: Connect with fellow growers from across the 9-county Sandhills region.
- Technical Insights & Q&A: Get practical tips and updates from local Extension Horticulture Agents.
- Knowledge Sharing: Discuss winter preparation, crop selection for upcoming seasons, marketing strategies, and regional opportunities.
New, beginning, and existing cut flower and herb producers located in or serving the Sandhills region, including Lee, Moore, Harnett, Cumberland, Hoke, Scotland, Robeson, Richmond, and Montgomery counties.
What to Bring & What to Wear- Footwear: Sturdy, closed-toe shoes suitable for walking around a working farm (paths may be uneven or muddy).
- Attire: Weather-appropriate layers for outdoor walking and indoor/sheltered discussions.
- Note-taking: A notebook or phone for taking notes and swapping contact information with other growers.
- Business Cards / Farm Info: Optional, but encouraged for networking!
The Sandhills Cutflower and Herb Grower Group is a semi-informal network supported by a dedicated team of regional Cooperative Extension horticulture agents. We connect farmers across Lee, Moore, Harnett, Cumberland, Hoke, Scotland, Robeson, Richmond, and Montgomery counties.
Through our active email listserv, 3–4 fall/winter regional meet-ups (November through March) hosted at Extension offices and member farms, technical assistance, and annual professional field trips, we aim to help local flower and herb businesses thrive.
Questions?For questions regarding accessibility, registration, or joining our regional listserv, please contact your local Extension Horticulture Agent.
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.