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Fresh at Farmers Markets
While we’re forever grateful for winter farmers markets and farmers who find ways to extend their growing seasons, we do sometimes experience midwinter doldrums. Less variety can leave cooks feeling uninspired. When this happens, it’s time to mix things up—literally, in a blender or food processor. We’re talking about winter green sauces! Green tahini sauce…
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Local Food & Farm Stories
Shiloh Avery
Shiloh Avery is co-owner of Tumbling Shoals Farm in Wilkes County, North Carolina for the past 18 years and will be co-presenting a workshop at ASAP’s 2025 Business of Farming Conference (Feb. 22, 8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock, NC). Along with Jason Roehrig, the workshop titled,”You Can’t…
Upcoming Events
Business of Farming Conference
WHEN: Feb. 22, 2025
WHERE: Blue Ridge Community College, 49 E Campus Dr. Flat Rock, NC 28731
The annual Business of Farming Conference brings together professional farmers from across the Southeast region to network and share resources to grow their farm businesses. Farmers learn about marketing, business planning, and financial management from regional experts and innovative peers. The conference is designed for beginning and established farmers as well as those seriously considering farming as a profession. A limited number of scholarships are available.
Appalachian Grown Gathering
WHEN: April 25, 2025 | 5–8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Yesterday Spaces, Leicester, NC
ASAP invites you to join us at the table in support of local food and farms. For more than 20 years, ASAP has been creating connections between our region’s farmers, restaurants, and community. Now, we’re celebrating the ways our community has come together to rebuild, grow, and discover our resilience. Enjoy a tapas-style dinner of four small plates and a plated dessert. Plus, chat with the chefs and farmers that created each dish!