For general inquiries, use our contact form or call the ASAP office at 828-236-1282. Interested in working with us? Find open positions and internships or volunteer opportunities.
Communications & Events | Local Food Campaign | Local Food Research Center | Growing Minds | Operations
Molly Nicholie Co-Director
828-236-1282 x 111
molly@asapconnections.org
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- About connecting with ASAP’s services for farmers (such as business planning, marketing, and market connections)
- If you are interested in partnering with ASAP on farmer programs
Amy Marion Associate Director
828-236-1282 x109
amy@asapconnections.org
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- With questions about ASAP’s programming
- With questions about ASAP’s evaluation and reports
Operations
Melinda Lequin Finance Director
828-236-1282 x121
melinda@asapconnections.org
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- For fiscal inquiries about ASAP
Britt Garrett Bookkeeper
828-236-1282 x 107
bgarrett@asapconnections.org
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- For payment and invoice inquiries
- To pay for Appalachian Grown products
Taylor Millington Operations Coordinator
828-236-1282 x 102
tmillington@asapconnections.org
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- To update your contact information
- With office-related inquiries
Development
Nora Scheff Development Director
828-236-1282 x 118
nscheff@asapconnections.org
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- To make a donation to support ASAP
- About sponsorship opportunities for ASAP’s programs and events
Communications and Events
Sarah Hart Communications Manager
828-236-1282 x 119
sarah@asapconnections.org
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- With general questions about ASAP or local food and farms in the region
- If you are a member of the media
- To share stories about food and farming in the Southern Appalachians
- With questions about our websites, e-newsletters, and classified and event listings
Erica Shanks Events Coordinator
828-236-1282 x113
eshanks@asapconnections.org
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- About ASAP’s events, including the Farm Tour, CSA Fair, and Business of Farming Conference
- About volunteer and intern opportunities at ASAP
Lee Seabrook Graphic Designer
828-236-1282 x 117
lee@asapconnections.org
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- If you need any of ASAP’s logos
- To share photographs of food and farms in the Southern Appalachians
- If you’re a farm or local food business and need help sourcing a designer or printer
Local Food Campaign
David Smiley Program Manager
828-236-1282 x123
david@asapconnections.org
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- For farmer assistance and consultations
- For grower-buyer connections or questions about local sourcing
Mike McCreary Farmers Market Program Manager
828-545-5127
mike@asapconnections.org
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- To inquire about support and resources for farmers market operations, management, and promotion
- For questions about accepting SNAP at your farmers market or ASAP’s Double SNAP program
- For questions about Asheville City Market–South
Sarah Bostick Program Coordinator
828-236-1282 x106
sbostick@asapconnections.org
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- About Appalachian Grown certification for farms and partner businesses
- For assistance with the print or online Local Food Guide
- To order Appalachian Grown products, such as wax boxes, roll bags, stickers, etc.
Hannah Furgiuele Program Coordinator
828-236-1282 x 112
hfurgiuele@asapconnections.org
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- About ASAP’s resources for partner businesses (restaurants, grocers, value-added producers, etc.)
- For assistance with developing your farm story or on farm photography
- For assistance with the print or online Local Food Guide
- To order Appalachian Grown products, such as wax boxes, roll bags, stickers, etc.
Larissa Lopez Program Coordinator
828-236-1282 x114
llopez@asapconnections.org
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- About ASAP’s Farmers Market Prescription Program
- About setting up a workplace CSA
Kate Hanford Asheville City Market Manager
828-348-0340
acm@asapconnections.org
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- For information or assistance with ASAP Farmers Market or Asheville City Market
Growing Minds Farm to School
Emily Jackson Program Director
828-236-1282 x 101
emily@asapconnections.org
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- About partnering or consulting with Growing Minds
- For farm to school/preschool training (including for teachers, child nutrition staff, farmers, and community members)
- About policy initiatives
Gwen Hill Program Coordinator
828-236-1282 x104
ghill@asapconnections.org
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- About edible school gardens and general farm to school technical assistance
- About farm to school funding (mini-grants and cooking stipends)
- About Growing Minds @ University Project (working with dietetic interns)
- About Growing Minds @ Community College (working with Early Care and Education programs)
- About the Farm to School Coalition of North Carolina
Debbi Timson Program Coordinator
828-236-1282 x103
dtimson@asapconnections.org
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- For farm to school resources, including lesson plans, field trip guides, stickers, recipe cards, cooking equipment, and lending library
- About the North Carolina Farm to Preschool Network
- About K-12 school food topics, including how to advocate effectively for improved school food
- About cafeteria taste tests and working with school nutrition staff
