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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
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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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