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SUMMARY:Pricing for Perennials Workshop
DESCRIPTION:From ornamentals and berries to fruit trees and medicinal herbs\, perennial crops are an attractive way for farmers to diversify their offerings and shift their production schedules\, but they’re not always a bed of rosaceae. Join us for a FREE farmer-to-farmer workshop next week to get financial and operational insights to help make perennial crops a successful part of your farm. \nRegister here. \nMore info:\nThis workshop will feature presentations from two leading local farms: The Farm Connection\, an edible\, medicinal\, and native plant nursery and garden center in Marshall\, NC; and J&M Farms\, a family-owned mountain apple orchard in Hendersonville – who both recently graduated from Mountain BizWorks’ ScaleUp WNC program. The presentations will be followed by Q&A\, a roundtable discussion\, and FREE lunch. \nThis workshop is made possible through a collaboration with Mountain BizWorks and ASAP\, and funded via a grant from the Southern Risk Management Education Center. Appalachian Grown certified farms who register and attend this workshop will receive a workshop stipend of $27.75 to help cover some of their off-farm time.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/pricing-for-perennials-workshop/
LOCATION:Mountain BizWorks\, 153 S. Lexington Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T120000
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SUMMARY:ASAP's Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:ASAP’s 2024 Farm Tour will take place Saturday and Sunday\, September 21-22\, from 12-5 p.m. both days. \nASAP’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.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asaps-farm-tour/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T173000
DTSTAMP:20260603T220406
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T203704Z
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SUMMARY:ASAP's CSA Fair
DESCRIPTION:ASAP’s annual CSA Fair will take place on March 8\, 3-5:30 p.m.\, at the YWCA of Asheville\, highlighting farms with a CSA pickup location in Buncombe County. In addition to traditional produce CSAs\, the fair will include farms with specialty CSA products\, such as meat or flowers. The fair is relaxed setting where attendees chat with farmers about their products\, growing practices\, payment structure\, and more. Attendees can sign up for a CSA during the fair or follow up with farmers later. The fair will also feature local food tastings and activities for kids\, as well as produce and food products available for purchase. The event is free and open to the public. The YWCA is located at 185 S. French Broad Ave. in Asheville. Participating farms will be announced in late February. \nCSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It connects you\, the consumer\, directly with a local farm by purchasing weekly “shares” of a farm’s harvest upfront at the beginning of a season. With that commitment early on\, the farmer is able to invest in the growing season. The traditional seasonal CSA is similar to a subscription. You’ll receive a regular—most often weekly—share of produce or other farm goods at the height of their season. Learn more about CSAs here!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asaps-csa-fair-2/
LOCATION:YWCA of Asheville\, 185 S. French Broad Ave.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T193000
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SUMMARY:CACFP Networking Session
DESCRIPTION:Interested in using your CACFP funds to purchase local produce\, but not sure how to get started? Well look no further… Join ASAP’s Growing Minds program for a virtual CACFP networking session. Our speakers Marianne Lindgren (CACFP Nutrition Program Consultant) and Melinda Aponte (YWCA Nutrition Coordinator) will share resources and tips\, then open up the floor for Q&A and sharing among participants. Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/cacfp-networking-session/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T211805Z
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SUMMARY:ASAP's CSA Fair
DESCRIPTION:ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) will present a CSA Fair on March 10 at the YWCA of Asheville\, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. This event is free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public.  \nASAP’s CSA Fair is a chance to meet local farmers and learn about CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) in our area. By joining a CSA\, you get a weekly box of fresh\, locally grown produce\, meats\, flowers\, or other local products—and provide a farmer with valuable financial support before the season starts. Talk to farmers about how their CSA works\, what products they offer\, their farm’s growing practices\, payment options\, and more. Attendees can sign up for a CSA during the fair or follow up with farmers later. This fair will also have local food tastings and activities for kids\, as well as produce and food products available for purchase. \nVisit asapconnections.org/find-local-food/csa for more details.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asaps-csa-fair/
LOCATION:YWCA of Asheville\, 185 S. French Broad Ave.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T134500
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SUMMARY:Growing Minds School Garden Training (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Students will eat what they grow! School gardens are an excellent tool for experiential learning and nutrition education. In this virtual workshop\, early care and education professionals will be trained to establish farm to school gardens and to integrate gardening into state and national curriculum. We will share resources to create or expand your garden program as well as tips and strategies for gardening with young children. We emphasize how to sustain a garden program by involving community partners\, such as parents\, farmers\, college students\, and agricultural professionals. Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/growing-minds-school-garden-training-virtual/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T160000
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UID:29378-1676104200-1676131200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:ASAP's Business of Farming Conference
DESCRIPTION:ASAP’s annual Business of Farming Conference brings together professional farmers from across the Southeast region to network and share resources to grow their farm businesses. Farmers learn about marketing\, business planning\, and financial management from regional experts and innovative peers. The conference is designed for beginning and established farmers as well as those seriously considering farming as a profession. \nScholarships available for BIPOC and limited-resource farms. \nSponsorship and exhibitor opportunities. \nRegistration is open now!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asaps-business-of-farming-conference/
LOCATION:A-B Tech Conference Center\, 16 Fernihurst Dr.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T203000
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CREATED:20221014T151248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T135633Z
UID:29211-1668186000-1668198600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:An Appalachian Grown Harvest
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Nov. 11\, 5 to 8:30 p.m.\nWHERE: Yesterday’s Spaces\, 305 Sluder Branch Road\, Leicester\, NC \nJoin us for a one-of-a-kind meal prepared by some of the area’s best chefs\, all sourced from local farms! ASAP has been creating connections between our region’s farmers\, restaurants\, and community for more than 20 years. We are celebrating the milestone anniversary of the organization and the end of the harvest season by coming together at the table to share An Appalachian Grown Harvest. Reserve your tickets here. \nFeaturing chefs Melinda Aponte (YWCA)\, Kelsianne Bebout (BeeBowBakes)\, Matt Caudle (Cúrate) William Dissen (The Market Place)\, Luis Martinez (Tequio Foods)\, Eric Morris (Cultura)\, and Jen Pearson (Guadalupe Cafe).
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/an-appalachian-grown-harvest/
LOCATION:Yesterdays Spaces\, 305 Sluder Branch Road\, Leicester\, NC\, 28748\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T190000
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CREATED:20220824T174714Z
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UID:28309-1666278000-1666292400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Farm Fresh for Health Regional Symposium at Winding Stair Farm
DESCRIPTION:Throughout summer 2022 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. Locally sourced meals will be provided. Find out more about the full series of events and register.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farm-fresh-for-health-regional-symposium-at-winding-stair-farm/
LOCATION:Winding Stair Farm\, 57 Saunders Rd.\, Franklin\, NC\, 28734\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T220406
CREATED:20220527T140758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T182901Z
UID:28237-1663416000-1663520400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:ASAP's 2022 Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:ASAP’s 2022 Farm Tour will take place Saturday and Sunday\, Sept. 17-18\, from noon to five each day. Passes are on sale now! One pass is good for everyone in your car at all farms\, both days. \nThe annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours\, demonstrations\, hands-on activities\, and tastings. This is a family-friendly event and a great outing for visitors of all ages\, abilities\, and interests. The 19 farms on the tour are all located within an hour drive of Asheville and are arranged by cluster to help plan your weekend. The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of working farms in Western North Carolina with produce farms\, creameries\, vineyards\, orchards\, flowers\, livestock\, and more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asaps-2022-farm-tour/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T220406
CREATED:20220608T164721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T164721Z
UID:28376-1661590800-1661608800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Farm Fresh for Health Regional Symposium at Hendersonville Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Throughout summer 2022 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. Locally sourced meals will be provided. Find out more about the full series of events and register.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farm-fresh-for-health-regional-symposium-at-hendersonville-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Hendersonville Farmers Market\, 650 Maple Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T173000
DTSTAMP:20260603T220406
CREATED:20220701T135700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T135700Z
UID:28516-1659542400-1659547800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:School Garden Training
DESCRIPTION:Students will eat what they grow! School gardens are an excellent tool for experiential learning and nutrition education. In this virtual workshop\, early care and education professionals will be trained to establish farm to school gardens and to integrate gardening into state and national curriculum. \nWe will share resources to create or expand your garden program as well as tips and strategies for gardening with young children. We emphasize how to sustain a garden program by involving community partners\, such as parents\, farmers\, college students\, and agricultural professionals. Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/school-garden-training/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T220406
CREATED:20220602T175127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T175127Z
UID:28316-1659024000-1659038400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Farm Fresh for Health Symposium at KT's Orchard and Apiary
DESCRIPTION:Throughout summer 2022 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. Locally sourced meals will be provided. Find out more about the full series of events and register.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farm-fresh-for-health-symposium-at-kts-orchard-and-apiary/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T220406
CREATED:20220602T174910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T174910Z
UID:28314-1657810800-1657828800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Farm Fresh for Health Regional Symposium at Perry's Berry's
DESCRIPTION:Throughout summer 2022 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. Locally sourced meals will be provided. Find out more about the full series of events and register.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farm-fresh-for-health-regional-symposium-at-perrys-berrys/
LOCATION:Perry’s Berry’s\, 1136 Browning View Road\, Morganton\, NC\, 28655\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T220406
CREATED:20220505T195009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T195432Z
UID:27705-1653494400-1653503400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:20 Years of ASAP
DESCRIPTION:ASAP is celebrating our 20th anniversary with a party at Hickory Nut Gap Farm! \nThis is a free event with live music\, complimentary drinks and market board snacks\, raffle prizes\, and other farm activities. There will be a short program with a toast to founder Charlie Jackson’s retirement around 5 p.m. Families are welcome\, but since this is a working farm\, please leave pets at home. \nThe growth of local food and farms in our region over the past two decades has been incredible to witness. Whether you’ve been here the whole time or are a brand-new farm\, partner\, or local food shopper\, we’re celebrating you\, too. \n 
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/20-years-of-asap/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T173000
DTSTAMP:20260603T220406
CREATED:20220505T183108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T192921Z
UID:27676-1652283000-1652290200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Selling to Schools: Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:With schools an integral part of our communities and an important source of food for many children\, they would seem a natural connection for local purchasing. Unfortunately\, school food systems are complicated and layered with requirements that make direct purchases from farms challenging. Join ASAP and child nutrition professionals from the region to learn more about how procurement works in NC K-12 schools\, as well as area preschools. This workshop will include an overview of models for local procurement\, as well as address opportunities and challenges for selling to schools in your community. Register here. \nAfter the workshop component of this meeting\, ASAP will host a virtual Grower-Buyer Meeting for farms and schools. Grower-buyer meetings are a chance for farmers and producers to introduce themselves to potential buyers (restaurants\, grocers\, schools\, etc.) and discuss products and potential interest. There are no promises made and no contracts signed; it’s just a chance to open a door and follow up later. Virtual Grower-Buyer Meetings have proven to be a really convenient and efficient way to (virtually) meet face-to-face with farms. The best part of these virtual Grower-Buyer Meeting is how easy it is for buyers. Essentially all you have to do is turn on your computer the day of the event. \nIf you would like to meet with farms who are interested in selling to your school system or pre-school\, please take 5-10 minutes to complete our brief buyer questionnaire. The questionnaire will serve as your RSVP to the Grower-Buyer component of the event. \nWorkshop is free\, but registration is required via Zoom.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/selling-to-schools-challenges-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Workshop
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