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Fresh at Farmers Markets
This weekend marks the official start of summer—and it happens to land right alongside Father’s Day weekend. That combination calls for simple food, fresh early-summer ingredients, and recipes that feel special without being too complicated or heating up the house too much. Make something the father figure in your life is bound to enjoy! Of
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Local Food & Farm Stories
Mike and Sara Hedge
In 2020 at the start of COVID-19, Mike and Sara Hedge of Hedge Family Farm put their grand road trip on hold to start farming in Happy Valley, North Carolina. With the help of an incubator farm at the Patterson School Foundation and program support from ASAP, Hedge Family Farm is thriving in their sixth
Upcoming Events
ASAP’s 2026 Farm Tour
Saturday & Sunday, September 19-20, Noon to 5 p.m.
Multiple Farms across WNC
ASAP’s 2026 Farm Tour will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19-20, noon to 5 p.m. The participating farms will be within an hour of Asheville. Farms will be announced Summer 2026. One pass is good for all passengers in a single vehicle at all farms, both days. Passes are $35 before Sept. 19 and $45 on Sept 19-20.
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.