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Fresh at Farmers Markets
A colorful mix of new potatoes are overflowing at Buncombe County farmers markets. Harvested earlier in the season before they develop their thick and protective exterior, new potatoes are extra sweet and creamy, cook faster, and have thin and tender skins making them the perfect star for many summer dishes—including a breakfast hash, herby mashed…
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Local Food & Farm Stories
Dawn Jordan
Dawn Jordan, on the left, is the Agricultural Economic Development Director for Polk County, which has coordinated the NC Foothills Farm Tour as well as homestead tours in the county for many years. This year, Polk County will instead be part of ASAP’s Farm Tour! (Look for announcement of farms and other cluster areas in…
Upcoming Events
ASAP’s Farm Tour
WHEN: Sept. 21–22, 12-5 p.m.
WHERE: 20 farms in Western North Carolina
ASAP’s annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours, demonstrations, and tastings. The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of working farms in Western North Carolina, including vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, fiber, and more! This is a family-friendly event and a great outing for visitors of all ages, abilities, and interests. All are welcome.
Appalachian Grown Harvest
WHEN: Nov. 8, 5–8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Yesterday Spaces, Leicester, NC
Join us in celebrating the end of the harvest season by coming together at the table to share an Appalachian Grown dinner and support ASAP’s work. Enjoy a tapas-style meal of four small plates and a plated dessert. Plus, chat with the chefs and farmers that created each dish!
Tickets are available by individual seat or by tables of 8. Please contact Nora Scheff with any questions regarding this event.
We Want to Hear from You!
ASAP is conducting research on why people in our community choose the food they do. We want to know where you shop, what you value most when purchasing food, and what factors motivate or discourage you from purchasing locally grown food. Whether you buy locally grown food or not, you can help farmers understand and connect with consumers—which creates a stronger local food system!
The survey can be completed online or by calling ASAP at 828-236-1282. It should take 8–12 minutes to complete and will be open until Oct. 31, 2024. You must be over the age of 18 and a resident of Western North Carolina.
Please share with families, friends, and co-workers!
