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SUMMARY:Ag+Art Tour at Kingbird Pastures
DESCRIPTION:We’re a NEW stop on this year’s Clemson Extension’s Ag+Art Tour!\nSaturday\, May 3: 10-5pm\nSunday\, May 4: 1-5pm \nJoin us on the farm for:\n-ornithologist-led bird walks by Furman University John Quinn of the Furman Biology department\n-regenerative farming lectures in our demonstration garden\n-live music by Dog Day Blue Jay\n-artist vendors\n-native and garden plant sale\n-sunshine and daydreams \nFamily friendly but please do leave your pets at home for biosecurity purposes.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/agart-tour-at-kingbird-pastures/
LOCATION:Kingbird Pastures\, 125 Glenn St\, Easley\, SC\, 29640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T150458Z
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SUMMARY:Free Farm Hickory Nut Gap Farm Tour with Jamie Ager
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Farm Tour! \nHickory Nut Gap offers four complimentary tours each year\, led by farmer\, founder\, and CEO Jamie Ager. These tours are an opportunity to connect with our story and explore the principles of regenerative farming firsthand. \nJamie and his wife\, Amy\, launched the modern-day Hickory Nut Gap in 2000\, building on four generations of farming wisdom. We’re excited to welcome you and share how regenerative practices shape our farm and community.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/free-farm-hickory-nut-gap-farm-tour-with-jamie-ager/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225118
CREATED:20250117T154811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T154811Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Farming Tour at Banks Mountain Forest Farm - featuring Horse Logging\, Silvopasture\, and Mushroom Production
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this rescheduled agroforestry tour at Banks Mountain Forest Farm in Hendersonville. Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc at the 37-acre property last September\, with some stands losing 70%. Hear from the intrepid farmers who are rewriting their forest management plan\, and working with their logging horse team to salvage merchantable timber. \nBob and Stuart Richens will lead a 1-mile walk through their diversified operation\, where they raise goats\, hogs\, chickens\, mushrooms\, Fraser fir and Norway spruce Christmas trees\, boutique timber\, and two rare breeds of farm dogs. Learn from their adaptive approach at this unique and beautiful mountaintop farm. \nRegistration is free but required. Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend to allow space for others. \nPlease contact Mary_Bulan@ncsu.edu with inquiries. \nThis is part of a series of Agroforestry Tours supported by NC State Extension\, the Edwards Mother Earth Foundation\, and the ARK Exchange network. \nThis tour is organized by Jeanine Davis’s NC Alternative Crops and Organics Program\, Department of Horticultural Science\, NC State University\, based at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River\, NC. \nFind our more about our research and extension program: www.NCHerb.org \nwww.CatalyzingAgroforestry.org
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/forest-farming-tour-at-banks-mountain-forest-farm-featuring-horse-logging-silvopasture-and-mushroom-production/
LOCATION:Banks Mountain Forest Farm\, 404 Banks Mountain Drive\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225118
CREATED:20240722T195401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T195401Z
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SUMMARY:Encouraging Mushroom Production in a Forest Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:Forest Farming Tour: Forest Farmacy\nJoin Chris Parker for a tour of the Forest Farmacy to better understand how to propagate and expand a forest production operation\, including a tour of the mushroom spawn and grow rooms. Participants will work on observing and deepening awareness of mushroom and mycorrhizal forest systems and cultivation techniques\, specifically using wood chip beds and logs for mushroom cultivation. Participants will gain experience in plugging a log and will be able to take it home.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/encouraging-mushroom-production-in-a-forest-ecosystem/
LOCATION:The Forest Farmacy\, 24 Davis Lane\, Marshall\, NC\, 28753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Organic Growers School":MAILTO:outreach@organicgrowersschool.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225118
CREATED:20240522T203226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T203226Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225118
CREATED:20240903T190926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T152947Z
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SUMMARY:Agroforestry Farm Tour: Forest Farming at Warren Wilson College
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of Warren Wilson College’s campus\, where we will explore the Guaranteed From Seed Project and the college’s campus forestry practices. \nThe tour will feature a visit to a 3\,000 square foot shade house where Dr. Dave Ellum and his students have developed innovative seed propagation methods for forest medicinal plants that are often overharvested from the wild. The “Guaranteed From Seed—Never Wild Harvested” project aims to educate the public on how a sustainable\, seed-based nursery industry can support the conservation of wild populations of native forest botanicals. \nAdditionally\, attendees will gain insights into the management practices employed on the college’s 600-acre campus forest\, including a syruping operation and silvopasture.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/agroforestry-farm-tour-forest-farming-at-warren-wilson-college/
LOCATION:Warren Wilson College\, 701 Warren Wilson Road\,  Swannanoa\, NC\, 28778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20240722T195217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T195256Z
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SUMMARY:Agroforestry Design and Management at Wild East Farm
DESCRIPTION:Forest Farming Tour: Wild East Farm\nJoin Noah and Lyric for a tour of Wild East Farm\, where they have established ~12 acres of crop tree plantings designed for pasturing livestock throughout. Learn about the fundamentals of agroforestry and experience firsthand how to plan for long-term tree regeneration.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/agroforestry-design-and-management-at-wild-east-farm/
LOCATION:Wild East Farm\, 370 Wilkerson Way\, Marion\, NC\, 28752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Organic Growers School":MAILTO:outreach@organicgrowersschool.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20240620T142044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T142044Z
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SUMMARY:WNC CRAFT Tour at Gaia Herb Farm
DESCRIPTION:WNC CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) exists to bring aspiring\, new\, and established growers together for training in the art and science of sustainable agriculture. CRAFT is farmer-led and well known for its high-quality farmer-to-farmer training and community-building. \nOur July 28th CRAFT Tour will be with Gaia Herbs Farm in Brevard. The tour will consist of an overview of the farm as well as a focus on growing and processing echinacea and other medicinal herbs. Following the Tour\, join us for a potluck with the Gaia crew! \nTo join the CRAFT Tours\, become a member! In order to join the CRAFT network\, sign up at: https://www.organicgrowersschool.org/craft
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-craft-tour-at-gaia-herb-farm/
LOCATION:Gaia Herb Farm\, 101 Gaia Herbs Rd\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20240620T142247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T142247Z
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SUMMARY:WNC CRAFT Tour - Veterans Healing Farm
DESCRIPTION:WNC CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) exists to bring aspiring\, new\, and established growers together for training in the art and science of sustainable agriculture. CRAFT is farmer-led and well known for its high-quality farmer-to-farmer training and community-building. \nOur July 18th CRAFT Tour will be with Rebecca Vann\, Director of Plant Medicine at Veterans Healing Farm in Hendersonville. The tour will consist of an overview of the farm as well as a focus on Growing & Making Plant Medicine with Veterans. \nTo join the CRAFT Tours\, become a member! In order to join the CRAFT network\, sign up at: https://www.organicgrowersschool.org/craft
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-craft-tour-veterans-healing-farm/
LOCATION:Veterans Healing Farm\, 38 Yale Rd\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20240626T202756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T202756Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Garden Tour and Tasting with Bountiful Cities
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/urban-garden-tour-and-tasting-with-bountiful-cities-2/
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20240502T175652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T175652Z
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Spring Birding
DESCRIPTION: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!\nEdge habitat birding\, learn how planned grazing benefits the local avian population.\nWe will be hiking in uneven and sometimes steep terrain\, so please wear sturdy shoes and be dressed for the weather.\nLearn about our Holistic Land Management from Farm Director Virginia\, and how this practice works in tandem with the local flora and fauna.\nSpotted on the farm by our farm crew\, staff & neighbors: bluebirds\, a rainbow of finches\, downy & hairy woodpeckers\, vultures\, cardinals\, wood doves\, robins\, red-shouldered hawks\, northern goshawks\, swifts\, egrets\, blue herons\, hermit thrush\, golden-winged warblers and this last year we’ve had a resident Bald Eagle!\nAttendees will break for an included biscuit brunch* from butcher Brian’s kitchen\, as birding is hungry work. When attending classes\, you will receive a 5% discount in the Farm Store & Butchery!\nA portion of the proceeds for this event support our activities as a Savory Hub\, and further the reach of regenerative agriculture. \nDate: Sunday\, May 12th\, 2024 \nTime: 8am-11am \nCost: $30/person\, biscuit brunch is included. \n*If you have dietary restrictions\, please reach out to Megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com and we can accommodate.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mothers-day-spring-birding/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T113000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20240502T175629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T175629Z
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SUMMARY:Free Farm Tour with Jamie Ager
DESCRIPTION: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. \nExperience the regenerative journey firsthand from Jamie\, who\, alongside his wife Amy\, launched the modern-day Hickory Nut Gap in 2000. Jamie is brimming with stories about our land’s history and four generations of farming wisdom. We’re thrilled to offer this tour to the public\, providing an opportunity for all to learn about regenerative agriculture.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/free-farm-tour-with-jamie-ager/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20230914T183347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T183347Z
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SUMMARY:A Day on the Homestead
DESCRIPTION: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 day\, you will be able to see skill demonstrations including sheep hoof trimming\, goat milking\, feeding livestock\, fence repairs\, preserving the harvest\, mushroom log inoculation\, and much more. \nTo catch all three\, there are specific tours at each farm 9:30\, 12:30 and 2:30 along with a skill demonstration\, you can design your own tour and catch all three or just one! Each homestead will have a display of what they grow and produce on their land. Once tickets are purchased\, addresses of the farms will be shared via email to ticketholders 2-3 days in advance.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/a-day-on-the-homestead/
LOCATION:Polk County Farms
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20230824T145424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T145424Z
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SUMMARY:2023 High Country Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 the beauty of Blue Ridge farms\, and meet the farmers who feed us!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2023-high-country-farm-tour/
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20230512T195319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T195319Z
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SUMMARY:ASAP's 2023 Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 activities\, and tastings. The tour is a family-friendly event and a great outing for visitors of all ages\, abilities\, and interests. Purchase your advance pass (good for all passengers of a single vehicle) for $35. 
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asaps-2023-farm-tour/
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T164500
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20230713T160003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T160003Z
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SUMMARY:Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center Field Day 2023
DESCRIPTION: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 alongside the traditional tomato field day program. \nYou will have the opportunity to choose any 2 of the 3 available routes that might be of interest to you: \nRoute 1: Tomatoes and Vegetables (traditional program that features our tomato breeders\, entomology\, food safety and plant pathology)\nRoute 2: Apples (pathology\, entomology\, physiology\, and more!)\nRoute 3: Specialty Crops (including new and emerging crops like hemp\, as well as our breeding program that focuses on new nursery and landscape crops) \nPlease note a couple important changes from previous Field Days: \nThere will not be any pre-registration\, so attendees will register on site upon arrival\, starting at 12:30pm.\nThere won’t be a large sit-down meal this year as we’ve had in years past. \nFor more information about Field Day 2023 or sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Jessica Stepp Edney at Jessica_Edney@ncsu.edu or 828-654-8590.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mountain-horticultural-crops-research-and-extension-center-field-day-2023/
LOCATION:Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station\, 455 Research Drive\, Mills River\, NC\, 28759
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20230713T155939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T155939Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Tour of the NC State Hop Yard-New Varieties
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHop yields are low in North Carolina because commercially available varieties were bred for northern latitudes. To make hop production economically feasible for North Carolina farmers\, we need varieties that produce high yields of good quality hops. \nThis event is open to anyone interested in hops\, but with an emphasis on growers\, brewers\, and other users of locally grown hops. This event will take place rain or shine. \nSponsorships are available (contact Margaret_Bloomquist@ncsu.edu). \nAttendance is free\, but please pre-register. \nFor more information on our Research and Extension Program visit our website www.NCHerb.org \nDonate to our program: https://newcropsorganics.ces.ncsu.edu/funding-and-support/
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/morning-tour-of-the-nc-state-hop-yard-new-varieties/
LOCATION:Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station\, 455 Research Drive\, Mills River\, NC\, 28759
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20230707T180856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T182432Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Garden Tour & Tasting with Bountiful Cities
DESCRIPTION:The second annual Urban Garden Tour and Tasting with Bountiful Cities is FREE and open to everyone! \nYou can purchase Tasting Tickets for $40 and register below. \nPurchase RAFFLE Tickets in advance HERE. \n\nLocal food producing gardens will open their gates for visitors!\nGuest can take part in educational activities\, and tours.\nThere is no cost to visit the gardens and everyone is welcome – please leave your furry friends at home though!\nLocal chefs will be preparing small bites for sampling for visitors with a tasting ticket.\nLocal (nonalcoholic) drinks will be available.\nProceeds will support urban food security and the gardens on the tour.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/urban-garden-tour-tasting-with-bountiful-cities/
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20230330T161047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T161047Z
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SUMMARY:Savory Hub Naturalist Series: Soil Health & Inhabitants
DESCRIPTION:Dig in the dirt and bring up some deep knowledge on soil health with UNCA’s Asst. Professor Jake Hagedorn\nStart off with\nLearn 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.\nSpotted on the farm by our farm crew\, staff & neighbors: moles\, voles\, groundhogs\, worms\, toads\, grouse\, killdeer and all manner of creepy crawlies!\nAttendees will break for an included biscuit brunch* from butcher Brian’s kitchen\, as birding is hungry work. When attending classes\, you will receive a 5% discount in the Farm Store & Butchery!\nIs your interest in soil health and farming deeper than dirt? Join us for a practical and in-depth course on regenerative practices and impact in a continuation of our Savory Hub courses\, Introduction to Holistic Land Management with Virginia Hamilton. \nDate: Sunday\, May 7th\, 2023 \nTime: 9am-12pm \nCost: $25/person\, 2 pack for $40\, biscuit brunch is included. \n*If you have dietary restrictions\, please reach out to Megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com and we can accommodate.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/savory-hub-naturalist-series-soil-health-inhabitants/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20230330T161136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T161136Z
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SUMMARY:Savory Hub Naturalist Series: Stream Health & Critters
DESCRIPTION:Do a deep dive in our shallow streams and creeks on the Farm with our friends at Asheville’s own Environmental Quality Institute!\nStart off with Stream Macroinvertebrate Information Exchange protocol and get into the stream for active sampling and identification.\nLearn about our Holistic Land Management from Farm Director Virginia\, and how this practice works in tandem with waterways and stream health.\nSpotted on the farm by our farm crew\, staff & neighbors: crawdads\, salamanders\, toads\, frogs\, snakes\, snails and other mollusks! Our waters have been monitored by local organizations for Eastern Hellbender activity\, and we have actively breeding hellbender populations.\nAttendees will break for an included biscuit brunch* from butcher Brian’s kitchen\, as kick-netting is hungry work. When attending classes\, you will receive a 5% discount in the Farm Store & Butchery!\nBe a Savory Scholar\, sign up for our next in the Savory Hub Naturalist Series: Soil Health & Creatures with UNCA’s Environmental Lecturer Jake Hagedorn! \nDate: Saturday\, April 15th\, 2023 \nTime: 9am-12pm \nCost: $25/person\, 2 pack for $40\, biscuit brunch is included. \n*If you have dietary restrictions\, please reach out to Megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com and we can accommodate.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/savory-hub-naturalist-series-stream-health-critters/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T113000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T145423Z
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SUMMARY:October Farm Tour at Hickory Nut Gap Farm
DESCRIPTION:This tour goes exploring through our 80 acres of working farmland. Head to the top of UFO hill for a spectacular view\, walk alongside the creek through forest\, see the grazing animals on pasture\, and learn about regenerative agriculture. You will get an overview of our farm history and a more in-depth look at our regenerative farming practices. We will be traversing through tall grasses\, so suitable footwear is suggested. \n10 am start time\nAdults: $50\nYouth (Age 10-17): $30\nChildren (Under 10): Free
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/october-farm-tour-at-hickory-nut-gap-farm/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T113000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20220825T202801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T202801Z
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SUMMARY:September Farm Tour at Hickory Nut Gap Farm
DESCRIPTION:This tour goes exploring through our 80 acres of working farmland. Head to the top of UFO hill for a spectacular view\, walk alongside the creek through forest\, see the grazing animals on pasture\, and learn about regenerative agriculture. You will get an overview of our farm history and a more in-depth look at our regenerative farming practices. We will be traversing through tall grasses\, so suitable footwear is suggested. \nAdults: $50\nYouth (Age 10-17): $30\nChildren (Under 10): Free
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/september-farm-tour-at-hickory-nut-gap-farm/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20220527T140758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T182901Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T113000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20220825T202820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T202820Z
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SUMMARY:August Farm Tour at Hickory Nut Gap Farm
DESCRIPTION:This tour goes exploring through our 80 acres of working farmland. Head to the top of UFO hill for a spectacular view\, walk alongside the creek through forest\, see the grazing animals on pasture\, and learn about regenerative agriculture. You will get an overview of our farm history and a more in-depth look at our regenerative farming practices. We will be traversing through tall grasses\, so suitable footwear is suggested. \nAdults: $50\nYouth (Age 10-17): $30\nChildren (Under 10): Free
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/august-farm-tour-at-hickory-nut-gap-farm/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20220715T191323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T191323Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Garden Tour and Tasting with Bountiful Cities
DESCRIPTION:The Urban Garden Tour is FREE event open to everyone! Seven local food producing gardens will open their gates for visitors\, educational activities and tours. There is no cost to visit the gardens. Local chefs will be preparing small bites for sampling and local (nonalcoholic) drinks will be available. Register at this link: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTQ5MDIx to join the tour and to purchase food and beverage tickets. To sample at every garden\, tickets are $35 in advance. You will receive a tasting punch card when you check in at the West Asheville Park Pavilion 198 Vermont Ave. 28806.\nOur goal is to raise awareness about urban agriculture and long-term food security solutions in uplifting the work of organizations\, businesses\, and nonprofits. We want to celebrate all we can grow with inclusivity\, collaboration and a low carbon footprint.\nHere is a link to a bike route created by Asheville On Bikes on their Ride with GPS App for folks who would like to take the self guided tour by bicycle. Many of the gardens are quite close together\, so walking is also an option. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39665037
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/urban-garden-tour-and-tasting-with-bountiful-cities/
LOCATION:West Asheville Neighborhood\, 98 Sulphur Springs Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225119
CREATED:20220616T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T193516Z
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SUMMARY:2022 NC Foothills Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:The NC Foothills Farm Tour is back with a fantastic lineup on June 25th\, 2022. The event is open to everyone and will feature six locations throughout Polk and Rutherford counties. The June farm tour is self-guided\, so you can look into all of the options ahead of time and decide where you want to visit based on your interests. On your visit producers will share their passion and knowledge for as long as you’d like. \nTickets are sold per vehicle on Eventbrite\, so you only need one for your whole car. More information and the link to tickets can be found at www.ncfoothillsfarmtour.com. We can’t wait to see you\, your family\, and friends supporting our local food producers and community builders. \nLearn more\, check out the locations that you’ll be able to visit\, order tickets through our website\, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ncfoothillsfarmtour. \nWe are also looking for volunteers to help out with the farm tour on the day of the event. We ask volunteers to work for a half-day\, and then receive a free ticket to participate in the tour for the other half of the day. If you are interested in volunteering\, please contact us at info@ncfoothillsfarmtour.com. \nDo you want to go on a farm tour but don’t think you’ll be able to make the June 25th date? Stay tuned for more information about our October 15th event\, which will be structured as a small group tour with in-depth looks at other farms in Polk and Rutherford counties. \nThe October tour will be more structured and scheduled ahead of time\, rather than the style of choosing your own adventure that the June event will feature. \nOne of our favorite aspects of visiting a farm is getting to spend some time with the farmers themselves\, and really getting a close-up view of how their farm operations work. It’s all about the community connections we make. \nAnd so for 2022\, we are offering more ways to learn\, share\, and engage with your local farms. \nTickets are now available.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2022-nc-foothills-farm-tour/
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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