Like everyone in our region, we are still working to comprehend the damage and heartbreak. We are thankful that all ASAP staff is safe, but many continue to lack basic services such as running water, power, and cell/internet services. Thank you for your patience with our response time and capacity.
- Farmers can find disaster assistance resources here.
- Find updates about Buncombe County farmers market locations and times here. Use the online Local Food Guide to find contact information for markets throughout the region.
- You can help ASAP continue to support farms and our community by making a donation here.
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Fresh at Farmers Markets
Photo in honor of the River Art’s District Farmers Market lost to the flooding of the French Broad River during Hurricane Helene. As we slowly regain connection and emerge from devastation, heartbreak, and the weaving of our communities and homes back together, one thing is still certain – farmers markets have been and always will…
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Local Food & Farm Stories
Jason Treadway
Jason Treadway (pictured on the left) is the Director of Food and Nutrition for Verner Center for Early Learning. Verner has worked with Growing Minds to source from local farms and provide farm to school activities for the students. Jason’s staff of six serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks and two sites each day. Food is…
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.
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