Growing Blackberries & Raspberries To Diversify Your Farm
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Mecklenburg County Center · Reid Park
Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The workshop provides a practical roadmap for farmers looking to add profitable, high-demand Caneberries to their existing operations.
The talk covers the core fundamentals of selecting, establishing, and managing blackberries and raspberries as an alternative specialty crop. Growers learn how Caneberries fit into a whole-farm diversification strategy to generate seasonal income and attract direct-market consumers.
Registration: By Eventbrite - https://mecklenburgcaneberry.eventbrite.com
Location:
Mecklenburg County Extension Center
2415 Lester St, Charlotte NC, 28208
Cost:
Free, -0-
Date:
November 5, 2026
Time:
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Contact for more information or help with registration:
Craig Mauney,
Extension Agent
828-989-7900
[email protected]
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