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Fresh at Farmers Markets
We’re already halfway through summer, which means our favorite fall produce is getting closer than we think! As August arrives, we’re starting to see some of the season’s early apples make their way into farmers markets. In addition to a few delicious apple varieties, the cornucopia of summer fruits at markets right now includes peaches, … Read more
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Local Food & Farm Stories
Shaniqua Simuel
ASAP likes to share the stories of people who help us fulfill our mission. This month we’re talking to Shaniqua Simuel, founder of Change Your Palate, a grassroots whole-food meal prep program focusing on BIPOC people who suffer from type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Shaniqua also works with the WNC Food Justice Planning Initiative and … Read more
Upcoming Events
Farm Fresh for Health Regional Symposiums
August 27, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. | Hendersonville Farmers Market and Homemade Pasta Noodles
fall date TBA rescheduled from June 25 | Winding Stair Farm | Franklin, NC
ASAP will present a series of regional symposiums for healthcare professionals in Western North Carolina to highlight the principles of Farm Fresh for Health. Each symposium will introduce key strategies and feature examples from ASAP and the community, including projects from ASAP’s Community in Action initiative. Attendees will take part in farm tours, hands-on activities, and facilitated discussion about how they can use Farm Fresh for Health tools in their own practices to improve health outcomes. Find out more and register.
ASAP’s Farm Tour
WHEN: Sept. 17–18, 12–5 p.m.
WHERE: 19 farms within an hour’s drive of Asheville
Car passes are on sale now! This annual event is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and tastings. The tour is a family-friendly event and a great outing for visitors of all ages, abilities, and interests. The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of working farms in Western North Carolina with produce farms, creameries, vineyards, orchards, flowers, fiber farms, livestock, and more! See the list of participating farms.