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SUMMARY:Burke County Land Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join leaders in Land Conservation\, including: \nStephen Bishop – NC FarmLink\nBob Holbrook\, Western Carolina-Free Mediation Services for Family Farm Succession\nTom Fanslow\, Conserving Carolina-Mitigation Projects\nNCDA-Farmland Preservation and Conservation Easements \nLunch Provided! Call 828-764-9480 to register.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/burke-county-land-summit/
LOCATION:Burke County Agricultural Center\, 130 Ammons Drive\, Morganton\, NC\, 28655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Organic Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Grow real food. Skip the chemicals. Start this spring. \nYou don’t need a lot of land\, a lot of money\, or a green thumb handed down from generations past. What you need is a solid starting point\, and that’s exactly what this class delivers. Adam Bigelow breaks down organic gardening into clear\, practical steps for anyone ready to get their hands in the soil. Tomatoes\, greens\, squash\, herbs… this is where your garden story begins. \nWestern North Carolina soil is genuinely special. Rich\, biodiverse\, and full of life when treated right\, it gives local gardeners a serious head start. This class shows you how to read that soil\, feed it well\, and set up a garden that produces real food without synthetic fertilizers or chemical sprays. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \nWhere to Begin: How to pick your garden spot\, prep your beds\, and set yourself up for a productive first season\nOrganic Soil Care: What your soil actually needs and how compost\, mulch\, and natural amendments do the heavy lifting\nPlanting the Right Way: Spacing\, timing\, and crop selection for WNC’s unique growing season\nPest and Weed Management: Low-fuss\, chemical-free methods that work with your garden instead of against it\nFood You Can Trust: Why organic methods produce cleaner\, more flavorful harvests and how that difference shows up on your plate\nThis beginner-friendly class is perfect for first-time gardeners\, backyard dreamers\, and anyone who has tried and struggled before. No prior experience needed. Just show up ready to learn and leave with a real plan for your spring garden.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/introduction-to-organic-gardening/
LOCATION:Winding Stair Farm\, 57 Saunders Rd.\, Franklin\, NC\, 28734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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SUMMARY:Start Your Regenerative Mushroom Farm
DESCRIPTION:Curious about mushroom farming — but unsure where to begin?\nThis live\, 90-minute workshop is designed to help you understand what it actually takes to build a viable regenerative mushroom farm — without hype\, overwhelm\, or unrealistic promises. \nIn this session\, we’ll cover:\n• Why mushrooms are uniquely suited to regenerative agriculture\n• What “one year to viability” really means\n• How to begin part-time while protecting financial stability\n• The phased path from first harvest to reliable weekly production\n• Where most aspiring growers stall — and how to avoid it \nWhether you’re exploring a new income stream\, looking to diversify a farm\, or considering a larger life transition\, this workshop will give you clarity about what’s possible and what it requires. \nThis event is offered by donation (suggested $25)\, and 50% of proceeds support The Center for Native Health.\nJoin us live. Ask questions. Leave with a grounded understanding of how regenerative mushroom farming actually works.\nReserve your seat and begin where you are. \nWho it’s for: Farmers\, homesteaders\, land stewards\, and purpose-driven career-seekers ready to grow real food and a resilient livelihood.\nPresenters: Christopher Parker (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) & Katherine Parker\, PhD — co-founders of The Forest Farmacy.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/start-your-regenerative-mushroom-farm/
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