Community Events Calendar

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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WNC Food Waste Solutions Summit

A-B Tech Conference Center 16 Fernihurst Dr., Asheville, NC, United States

Did you know food waste is the third largest contributor to climate change? Participants can learn more about this and a wide range of topics including business opportunities, and compost solutions at the WNC Food Waste Solutions Summit. The Summit, is a regional gathering aimed at disrupting food waste issues facing our communities, expanding our ... Read more

Introduction to Pollinators

Fairview Public Library - Meeting Room 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC, United States

This presentation is designed for adults of the general public and assumes no prior knowledge of pollinators. You’ll learn about pollination and pollinators overall, as well as the most common pollinators in Western North Carolina. These topics are followed by a discussion of conservation concerns and simple steps you can take to help pollinators. The ... Read more

Introduction to Pollinators

Swannanoa Public Library 101 W. Charleston Street, Swannanoa, NC, United States

This presentation is designed for adults of the general public and assumes no prior knowledge of pollinators. You’ll learn about pollination and pollinators overall, as well as the most common pollinators in Western North Carolina. These topics are followed by a discussion of conservation concerns and simple steps you can take to help pollinators. The ... Read more

Introduction to Pollinators

West Asheville Public Library 942 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC, United States

This presentation is designed for adults of the general public and assumes no prior knowledge of pollinators. You’ll learn about pollination and pollinators overall, as well as the most common pollinators in Western North Carolina. These topics are followed by a discussion of conservation concerns and simple steps you can take to help pollinators. The ... Read more

Using REAP Grants to Fund Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements

Online/Virtual

North Carolina Cooperative Extension of Chatham County is conducting a webinar on March 12 for farmers interested in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects (and getting grants to help fund them!). REAP the Benefits of Energy Improvements on Your Farm: Using REAP Grants to Fund Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements March 12, 2024 ... Read more

Introduction to Pollinators

Leicester Public Library 1561 Alexander Rd, Leicester, NC, United States

This presentation is designed for adults of the general public and assumes no prior knowledge of pollinators. You’ll learn about pollination and pollinators overall, as well as the most common pollinators in Western North Carolina. These topics are followed by a discussion of conservation concerns and simple steps you can take to help pollinators. The ... Read more

2025 WNC AgOptions Information Session

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC

You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2025 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers. AgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program, go over the 2025 application timeline, and answer questions. Grants of $5,000 and $10,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* ... Read more

2025 WNC AgOptions Information Session

Macon County Cooperative Extension Center 193 Thomas Heights Rd., Franklin, NC, United States

You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2025 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers. AgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program, go over the 2025 application timeline, and answer questions. Grants of $5,000 and $10,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* ... Read more

2025 WNC AgOptions Information Session

Cleveland County Extension Center 130 S. Post Rd, Suite 1, Shelby, NC, United States

You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2025 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers. AgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program, go over the 2025 application timeline, and answer questions. Grants of $5,000 and $10,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* ... Read more

2025 WNC AgOptions Information Session

Cherokee County Center 699 Conaheeta St., Murphy, NC, United States

You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2025 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers. AgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program, go over the 2025 application timeline, and answer questions. Grants of $5,000 and $10,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* ... Read more

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