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 internship opportunities.
Communications & Events | Local Food Campaign | Local Food Research Center | Growing Minds | Operations
Operations
Melinda Lequin Finance Director
828-236-1282 x121
melinda@asapconnections.org
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- To make a donation to support ASAP
- For payment, invoice, and other finance-related inquiries
Eva Garza Office Assistant
828-236-1282 x 102
eva@asapconnections.org
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- For general inquiries
- To purchase Appalachian Grown materials (such as waxed boxes, roll bags, and rubber bands, etc.)
Taylor Millington Operations Coordinator
828-236-1282 x 106
tmillington@asapconnections.org
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- To update your contact information
- About sponsorship opportunities for ASAP’s programs and events
Communications and Events
Amy DeCamp Events Coordinator
828-236-1282 x 113
adecamp@asapconnections.org
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- To get involved with the Business of Farming Conference, Farm Tour, CSA Fairs, and other ASAP events
- For information about our internship program or volunteer opportunities
- If you’re interested in having ASAP speak or table at your event
Sarah Hart Communications Coordinator
828-236-1282 x 119
sarah@asapconnections.org
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- If you are a member of the media and need photos and information about ASAP or local food and farms in the region
- To share stories about food and farming in the Southern Appalachians
- With questions about our websites, e-newsletters, and classified and event listings
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
Molly Nicholie Program 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
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
David Smiley Program Coordinator
828-236-1282 x123
david@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
- For grower-buyer connections or questions about local sourcing
- For general farmer assistance and consultations
Kate Hanford Market Manager – Asheville City Market (Downtown & Winter)
828-348-0340
acm@asapconnections.org
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- For information or assistance with Asheville City Market
Trish Tripp Market Manager – Asheville City Market (South)
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- For information or assistance with Asheville City Market—South
Mireille Aleman Program Assistant
828-236-1282 x118
maleman@asapconnections.org
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- About ASAP’s wellness programming and community engagement
Local Food Research Center
Amy Marion Program Coordinator
828-236-1282 x109
amy@asapconnections.org
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- To learn more about our research projects and reports
- To learn more about ASAP’s paid consulting services
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 the Farm to School Coalition of North Carolina
Debbi Timson Program Coordinator
828-236-1282 x103
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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 Growing Minds @ Community College (working with Early Care and Education programs)
- 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
