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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:20240925T093000
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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:20250219T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T164500
DTSTAMP:20260605T162607
CREATED:20250116T143053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T154849Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Minds Farm to School Training
DESCRIPTION:Join ASAP’s Growing Minds program for an introduction to Farm to School. In this virtual training you will learn about the different components of farm to school\, hear how you can use our toolkits and resources to support your farm to school goals\, glean insights from farm to school champions in our region\, and brainstorm activities to get you started. All are welcome no matter what age you teach or what your experience with farm to school is! \nIf you attend the training and are an educator in North Carolina\, we will send you a hard copy of our I Tried Local Toolkit for FREE\, so make sure to note your school’s address in the registration form.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/growing-minds-farm-to-school-training/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162607
CREATED:20241118T145814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T154935Z
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SUMMARY:ASAP's Business of Farming Conference
DESCRIPTION:ASAP’s 2025 Business of Farming Conference will take place Feb. 22\, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, at the Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall in Flat Rock\, Henderson Co.\, NC. This year’s conference will have a special focus on post-storm recovery and resilience. \nThe 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. \nWorkshops for the 2025 conference will be announced in January. \nVisit asapconnections.org/farmer-resources/business-of-farming-conference/ for more information and to register.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asaps-business-of-farming-conference-3/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall\, 49 E Campus Dr.\, Flat Rock\, 28731\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162607
CREATED:20250109T154717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T154904Z
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SUMMARY:ASAP's Appalachian Grown Gathering
DESCRIPTION:ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) invites you to join us at the table in support of local food and farms. For more than 20 years\, ASAP has been creating connections between our region’s farmers\, restaurants\, and community. Now\, we’re celebrating the ways our community has come together to rebuild\, grow\, and discover our resilience. \nEnjoy a tapas-style dinner of four small plates and a plated dessert. Plus\, chat with the chefs and farmers that created each dish! \nGet your tickets here and contact Nora Scheff (nshceff@asapconnections.org) with any questions regarding this event.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asaps-appalachian-grown-gathering/
LOCATION:Yesterdays Spaces\, 305 Sluder Branch Road\, Leicester\, NC\, 28748\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162607
CREATED:20250609T182803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T182803Z
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SUMMARY:ASAP's 2025 Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:ASAP’s 2025 Farm Tour will take place Saturday and Sunday\, Sept. 20-21\, noon to 5 p.m. Participating farms will be announced in late June or early July. All farms will be within one hour of Asheville. One pass is good for all passengers in a single vehicle at all farms\, both days. Passes are $35 before Sept. 20 and $45 on Sept 20-21. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nASAP’s 2025 Farm Tour is a critical prices of hurricane recovery as it helps the local food economy rebound\, strengthens the relationships between farmers and consumers\, and encourages tourism from outside of Asheville. Join ASAP in sustaining our farming community.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asaps-2025-farm-tour/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162607
CREATED:20250609T182809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T182809Z
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SUMMARY:ASAP's 2025 Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:ASAP’s 2025 Farm Tour will take place Saturday and Sunday\, Sept. 20-21\, noon to 5 p.m. Participating farms will be announced in late June or early July. All farms will be within one hour of Asheville. One pass is good for all passengers in a single vehicle at all farms\, both days. Passes are $35 before Sept. 20 and $45 on Sept 20-21.\n\n\n\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.\n\n\n\nASAP’s 2025 Farm Tour is a critical prices of hurricane recovery as it helps the local food economy rebound\, strengthens the relationships between farmers and consumers\, and encourages tourism from outside of Asheville. Join ASAP in sustaining our farming community.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asaps-2025-farm-tour-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162607
CREATED:20260113T212931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T212931Z
UID:36786-1769068800-1769085000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Henderson County Land Summit
DESCRIPTION:NC State Extension and ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) are partnering to present a half-day FREE workshop for landowners and land seekers. With all of the changes in land ownership occurring across the state there are many impacts to people who own farm and forest land or who may purchase or inherit undeveloped property. This workshop is intended to help both existing and potential landowners become more familiar with the legal\, business\, and regulatory concerns. The following topics will be covered at the workshop: \n\nGrowth Plan for Henderson Co. and Bonafide Farm Zoning Program\nPresent Use Value Tax Deferment\nHenderson County Farm Land Preservation Program\nNC Farmlink’s Services\nFree Mediation Services for Family Farm Succession\nConserving Carolina-Conservation & Restoration Projects\nNCDA-Farmland Preservation and Conservation Easements\nExtension Agricultural Law Specialist On-Site to Answer Questions\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/henderson-county-land-summit/
LOCATION:Henderson County Cooperative Extension\, 100 Jackson Park Rd.\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162607
CREATED:20260113T213148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T213148Z
UID:36788-1769155200-1769171400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Madison County Land Summit
DESCRIPTION:NC State Extension and ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) are partnering to present a half-day workshop for landowners and land seekers. With all of the changes in land ownership occurring across the state there are many impacts to people who own farm and forest land or who may purchase or inherit undeveloped property. This workshop is intended to help both existing and potential landowners become more familiar with the legal\, business\, and regulatory concerns. The following topics will be covered at the workshop: \n\nPresent Use Value Tax Deferment\nMadison County FarmLand Preservation Program\nNC Farmlink’s Services\nFree Mediation Services for Family Farm Succession\nConserving Carolina-Mitigation Projects\nNCDA-Farmland Preservation and Conservation Easements\nExtension Agricultural Law Specialist On-Site to Answer Questions\n\nRegister here. Registration is $10 and includes coffee\, refreshments\, and lunch.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/madison-county-land-summit/
LOCATION:Madison County Cooperative Extension\, 258 Carolina Lane\, Marshall \, NC\, 28753\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162607
CREATED:20251203T144319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T144526Z
UID:36622-1772265600-1772294400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:ASAP's Business of Farming Conference
DESCRIPTION:ASAP’s 2026 Business of Farming Conference will take place on Feb. 28\, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, at A-B Tech Conference Hall in Asheville\, NC. \nThe 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 experts and innovative peers. The conference is designed for beginning and established farmers as well as those seriously considering farming as a profession. \nFind more information here and register here.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asaps-business-of-farming-conference-4/
LOCATION:AB Tech Community College\, 340 Victoria Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162607
CREATED:20260205T203035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T154117Z
UID:37027-1773329400-1773338400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:ASAP’s 2026 CSA Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join ASAP’s 2026 CSA Fair and Celebrate CSA Month \nCSA Fairs are a chance to meet local farmers face-to-face and learn more about CSA programs. You can ask questions about what products are included in the CSA box throughout the year\, the farm’s growing practices\, payment options\, and pickup locations. Attendees can sign up for a CSA during the fair or follow up with farmers later. ASAP’s CSA Fair\, hosted annually in March\, is family-friendly\, with activities for kids and community connections. \nThis event is free and open to the public. A list of participating farms will be released in mid-February. \nVisit asapconnections.org/CSA to find CSA farms in WNC and surrounding states\, see CSA products and pickup locations\, and learn more about how CSAs work.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asaps-2026-csa-fair/
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:20260507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162607
CREATED:20260331T190952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190952Z
UID:37342-1778173200-1778184000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Mosaic Realty Art Walk & Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Come support ASAP at one of Asheville’s most anticipated spring evenings of art\, community\, and connection. Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty’s Art Walk & Benefit returns on Thursday\, May 7\, 2026\, from 5 to 8 p.m.\, bringing together downtown Asheville’s vibrant creative scene in support of local nonprofits—including ASAP. \nThis free public event will unfold across 11 downtown Asheville galleries and creative spaces. Each location will be paired with a different nonprofit partner and hosted by Mosaic agents\, for a night that celebrates both creativity and impact—all against the eclectic backdrop and electric energy of downtown Asheville. ASAP will be represented at Momentum Gallery at 52 Broadway Street. \nIn addition to attending the event\, you can support ASAP by buying raffle tickets for the South Slope & Broadway Local Vacation Package! This high-value package includes experiences and merchandise from Zelda Dearest Boutique Hotel\, Elevation Lofts Boutique Hotel\, Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse\, Sauna House Nordic Spa\, Mother Bakery & Cafe\, Chai Pani\, Farewell Coffee Shop\, The Orange Peel\, Moogseum\, and more! Raffle tickets are on sale now for $10 (but there are discounts for purchases multiple tickets.)
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mosaic-realty-art-walk-benefit/
LOCATION:Momentum Gallery\, 52 Broadway St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Special Event
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