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
While this time of year is usually brimming with late season crops, warm fall-inspired soups shared with friends and family, and farmers market filled charcuterie excursions on the Blue Ridge Parkway, we are grappling with a very different reality for ourselves, our communities, and especially in our kitchens. Nearly everyone in this area has been…
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Local Food & Farm Stories
Vinny Bonanno
Vinny Bonanno is the Executive Director of the West Asheville Tailgate Market (WATM) since 2022, owner operator of Stretching in Public, a Make it Happen coach, and the lead on various creative projects and performances around the Asheville area. After Helene made landfall, Vinny opted to open WATM only days later. The West Asheville Tailgate…
