the 2024 conference will be held at appalachian state university

JULY 30-31, 2024
BOONE, NC

GENERAL CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS TUESDAY, JULY 30-WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2024

TASTE OF THE HIGHLANDS FARM DINNER EVENT: TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024

287 Rivers St, Boone, NC 28608

 

JOIN US

registration

Registration opens in early 2024 and will require a brief online application and payment. Spaces are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

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LODGING

Budget dorm room lodging is available during registration:

Each room is a single unit in the ASU dorms, with a shared bathroom. Linens are NOT provided and must be brought by the conference participant. The rate is $66 per night and will be available for the nights of Monday, July 30th and Tuesday, July 31st. Dorm rooms can be booked with conference registration on Eventbrite. Registration open March 19, 2024.

Hotel blocks have been set up for the conference at the following area hotels:

  • Hampton Inn & Suites, Boone: 1252 US Highway 421 South, Boone. Booking Link

  • Marriott Townplace, Boone: 1110 Meadowview Drive, Boone. Booking Link

  • Quality Inn, Boone: Reservations must be made by calling the hotel at (828) 201-2039 and using the booking code 4768435 associated with the Carolina Meat Conference room block

  • Comfort Suites Boone: 1184 Highwy 105, Boone. PH: 828-268-0099; cell: 704-408-7773. Booking Link

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Boone: 2060 Blowing Rock Road, Boone. PH: 828-268-0099; cell: 704-408-7773. Booking Link

VOLUNTEER

Interested in volunteering at the conference? Fill out this short form to let us know.

payment options

You can pay by check or by card at registration. Your registration will not be finalized until your check is received and processed.

 

GETTING HERE

BY CAR

The conference is reachable from major interstates (I-40, I-77, and I-81). Click here for full directions.

BY PLANE

If you’re flying into Asheville, the conference will be about 1.5 hours away, and will require renting a car. If you’re flying into Charlotte, the conference will be about two hours away, and will require either renting a car or trying a bus line. Click here for full directions.

Parking and specific building information will be available in early 2024.

 

Questions?

 

  • In consideration of participation in NC Choices’ Carolina Meat Conference classes and demonstrations, I, in full recognition and appreciation of the dangers and risks inherent in such activities related to preparing food and working with tools and appliances, do hereby waive, release, and forever discharge the Center for Environmental Farming Systems and the units of which it is comprised, NC Choices, and NC State University, its instructors, officers, agents, employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, action or causes of action for costs, expenses or damages to personal property or personal injury, or death, which may result from my participation in these activities. I understand and admit that my participation in NC Choices’ Carolina Meat Conference classes and demonstrations is voluntary. I assume full responsibility for any injuries or damages resulting from my participation in this program including responsibility for using reasonable judgment in all phases of participation of the program and travel to and from the conference location. I recognize and understand that the activities may be hazardous, that my participation is solely at my own risk, and that I assume full responsibility for any resulting injuries and damages. I understand that it is my responsibility to notify the appropriate person or event host(s) of emergency medical information. I also understand that this Waiver of Liability and Release binds my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns as well as myself.

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