ASAP offers a free calendar for community members to post local food and farm events. These events are user-submitted and event details should be confirmed with the host.
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Dig in the dirt and bring up some deep knowledge on soil health with UNCA’s Asst. Professor Jake Hagedorn Start off with Learn about our Holistic Land Management from Farm Director Virginia, and how our regenerative practices depend on a deep connection with soil and understanding of it’s indicators. Spotted on the farm by our ... Read more
The second annual Urban Garden Tour and Tasting with Bountiful Cities is FREE and open to everyone! You can purchase Tasting Tickets for $40 and register below. Purchase RAFFLE Tickets in advance HERE. Local food producing gardens will open their gates for visitors! Guest can take part in educational activities, and tours. There is no cost ... Read more
Come see the progress being made in breeding new hop varieties for the Southeast. Join our breeder, Dr. Luping Qu, in the hop yard where he will describe his hop breeding program and compare his new lines with popular commercial varieties. Hop yields are low in North Carolina because commercially available varieties were bred for ... Read more
Please make plans to join us for the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center Field Day 2023 on the afternoon of Thursday, August 10th for a special opportunity to see a showcase of all of our research areas here at MHCREC. We are delighted to provide an opportunity for guests to see additional programs ... Read more
ASAP’s Farm Tour is back for 2023! Join us at farms across Western North Carolina on Sept. 23–24, 12–5 p.m. Connect with our region’s farmers and get a behind-the-scenes look at local food in the mountains. ASAP’s Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours, demonstrations, hands-on ... Read more
The High Country Farm Tour began in 2011 as a way for the public to meet local farmers, see where their food is grown, and learn about the importance of supporting their local food system. From cuddly animals, beautiful Blue Ridge vistas, and rows of delicious crops, the farm tour has something for everyone! Experience ... Read more
This October, join three Polk County homesteading families for an educational, entertaining and edible homestead tour where you can see a variety of homesteads of different sizes, uses and goals. Starting at 9:00 am and ending at 4:00pm on October 14, you can tour the homesteads with their operators. At three specific times, throughout the ... Read more
THIS EVENT IS FREE! We invite you to join us on our next Farm Tour! Hickory Nut Gap hosts four complimentary tours each year, featuring farmer, founder, and CEO Jamie Ager, aiming to share our story and the principles of Regenerative farming with our community. Experience the regenerative journey firsthand from Jamie, who, alongside his ... Read more
Explore the Farm and surrounding forest with birder Clifton Avery of Venture Birding Tours(@bigbaldbirder on IG) to spot the various species of birds that can be found in WNC! Edge habitat birding, learn how planned grazing benefits the local avian population. We will be hiking in uneven and sometimes steep terrain, so please wear sturdy ... Read more
Visit food producing gardens and urban farms located throughout the city of Asheville. Food and/or beverages will be provided for tasting ticket holders in each of the gardens, as well as tours, activities, and entertainment.