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NC House Representative Ager will be available to discuss the challenges of farmers in WNC in the post-Helene environment. Following the devastation of the storm and the recent cuts to many government programs that provided markets for our region's small farms, Representative Ager wants to hear your ideas for action at the state level to
Join our composting workshop and learn how to compost at home with horticulturist Adam Bigelow in this hands-on class at Winding Stair! Whether you’re new to composting or looking to improve your current system, this workshop covers everything you need to turn kitchen scraps and garden waste into rich, finished compost. What You’ll Learn: -
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
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
Discover the hidden gems blooming in our mountains! The wildflowers of Southern Appalachia are often nature’s earliest artists, painting the forest floor with color and life starting as early as February. From delicate Trout Lilies emerging through leaf litter to the enchanting Yellow Lady’s Slipper hiding in mountain coves, these blooms tell a quiet story
Join leaders in Land Conservation, including: Stephen Bishop - NC FarmLink Bob Holbrook, Western Carolina-Free Mediation Services for Family Farm Succession Tom Fanslow, Conserving Carolina-Mitigation Projects NCDA-Farmland Preservation and Conservation Easements Lunch Provided! Call 828-764-9480 to register.
Grow real food. Skip the chemicals. Start this spring. You 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
Curious about mushroom farming — but unsure where to begin? This 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. In this session, we’ll cover: • Why mushrooms are uniquely suited to regenerative agriculture • What “one
Your steep slope isn’t just an eyesore. It’s moving. Slowly, steadily, and after a heavy rain? It heads downhill, taking your soil with it. Steep slope erosion is one of the most common — and most urgent — challenges for homeowners across Western North Carolina. The good news? The right plants can fix it fast.
Saturday May 30th, 2026 | 10am Choose-Your-Price: ($5 -$30) North America has over 4,000 species of native bees, and most of them are far better pollinators than the honeybee you’ve been trying to attract. Our native bees are the most efficient and effective pollinators, especially for the native plants they have pollinated for hundreds of