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Fresh at Farmers Markets
As we get closer to fall with only a few weeks of summer left, winter squash are already hitting Buncombe County tailgate farmers markets. Find an array of varieties including butternut, delicata, kabocha, acorn, spaghetti, and honeynut squash. If the slightly cooler temps this week have you itching for some fall flavors, pick up some…
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Local Food & Farm Stories
Lucy Wetzel
Lucy Wetzel (pictured on the right) and her two-year-old son Wiley are avid farmers market goers, shopping at multiple markets per week. Lucy participates in both ASAP’s Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables program and Farm Fresh Produce Prescription. How has the Farm Fresh Produce Prescription made an impact on your life and household? We…
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.
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