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SUMMARY:WNC AgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited and encouraged to attend an informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers in 2024. Representatives from the WNC AgOptions program will be present to discuss the program\, go over the 2024 application time line\, and answer questions.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-agoptions-information-session-6/
LOCATION:Avery Community Center at Heritage Park\, 661 Vale Rd.\, Newland\, NC\, 28657\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T190000
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CREATED:20230802T205745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T151528Z
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SUMMARY:WNC AgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited and encouraged to attend an informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers in 2024. Representatives from the WNC AgOptions program will be present to discuss the program\, go over the 2024 application time line\, and answer questions.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-agoptions-information-session-8/
LOCATION:Cleveland County Extension Center\, 130 S. Post Rd\, Suite 1\, Shelby\, NC\, 28152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T173000
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CREATED:20230802T205558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T175047Z
UID:31616-1694016000-1694021400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:WNC AgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited and encouraged to attend an informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers in 2024. Representatives from the WNC AgOptions program will be present to discuss the program\, go over the 2024 application time line\, and answer questions.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-agoptions-information-session-7/
LOCATION:Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station\, 455 Research Drive\, Mills River\, NC\, 28759
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224642
CREATED:20230809T175004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T175004Z
UID:31615-1693332000-1693337400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:WNC AgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited and encouraged to attend an informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers in 2024. Representatives from the WNC AgOptions program will be present to discuss the program\, go over the 2024 application time line\, and answer questions.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-agoptions-information-session-3/
LOCATION:Konehete Park Meeting Room\, 699 Connaheeta Street\, Murphy\, NC\, 28906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T100000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224642
CREATED:20230228T184252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T184252Z
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SUMMARY:Mills River Farmer's Market Vendor Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Mills River Farmer’s Market board and staff in this informational meeting. This meeting is for vendors and aspiring vendors to have their questions answered regarding attending as a vendor. Breakfast provided! \nThis meeting is required by the bylaws of the market.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mills-river-farmers-market-vendor-meeting/
LOCATION:Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station\, 455 Research Drive\, Mills River\, NC\, 28759
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224642
CREATED:20230214T184629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T211805Z
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SUMMARY:ASAP's CSA Fair
DESCRIPTION:ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) will present a CSA Fair on March 10 at the YWCA of Asheville\, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. This event is free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public.  \nASAP’s CSA Fair is a chance to meet local farmers and learn about CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) in our area. By joining a CSA\, you get a weekly box of fresh\, locally grown produce\, meats\, flowers\, or other local products—and provide a farmer with valuable financial support before the season starts. Talk to farmers about how their CSA works\, what products they offer\, their farm’s growing practices\, payment options\, and more. Attendees can sign up for a CSA during the fair or follow up with farmers later. This fair will also have local food tastings and activities for kids\, as well as produce and food products available for purchase. \nVisit asapconnections.org/find-local-food/csa for more details.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asaps-csa-fair/
LOCATION:YWCA of Asheville\, 185 S. French Broad Ave.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224642
CREATED:20230214T171108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T171343Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn with RAFI: Learn about NRCS programs
DESCRIPTION:Lunch and Learn with RAFI about Natural Resource and Conservation Services programs to farmers: Come to an easy virtual lunch and learn hosted by OGS and RAFI to learn about NRCS programs available to farmers
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/lunch-and-learn-with-rafi-learn-about-nrcs-programs/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224642
CREATED:20221110T153428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T153849Z
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SUMMARY:Accessing Capital & Loan Preparation for Small Farm Businesses
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF)\, AB-Tech Small Business Center\, and ASAP\, this workshop will explore ways to access capital\, how to prepare for a loan\, and explain how access to capital affects the success of a small farm business.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/accessing-capital-loan-preparation-for-small-farm-businesses/
LOCATION:A-B Tech\, Enka Campus\, 1463 Sand Hill Road\, Candler\, NC\, 28715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224642
CREATED:20221110T153338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T154036Z
UID:29464-1670248800-1670256000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Acceso a Capital y Preparación de Préstamos Para Pequeñas Empresas Agrícolas
DESCRIPTION:En colaboración con el Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF)\, AB-Tech Small Business Center y ASAP\, este taller explorará formas de acceder al capital\, cómo prepararse para un préstamo y explica cómo el acceso al capital afecta el éxito de un pequeño negocio agrícola.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/acceso-a-capital-y-preparacion-de-prestamos-para-pequenas-empresas-agricolas/
LOCATION:A-B Tech\, Enka Campus\, 1463 Sand Hill Road\, Candler\, NC\, 28715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224642
CREATED:20221027T194716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T194716Z
UID:29289-1668448800-1668456000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Multi-Farm Collaboration Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Looking to reach new markets? Would you like to receive a premium price for your products? Would you like to share in the costs of production? Would you like to see more of your fresh\, local produce or meats being enjoyed in the region where it is grown? \nThe NC Farmers of the Foothills\, initiated in 2020\, is an alliance of farmers looking to pool resources and market their goods to the community. There are opportunities to sell with an online marketplace\, multi-farm Community Supported Agriculture\, and other local food purchasing programs. The alliance also looks to share in costs of production and other expenses. \nJoin us to learn and have input on this alliance for 2023.  Dinner will be served.  Please register.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/444138007737
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/multi-farm-collaboration-meeting/
LOCATION:McDowell County Senior Center\, 100 Spaulding Rd\, Marion\, NC\, 28752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224642
CREATED:20220902T163810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T171923Z
UID:28995-1665513000-1665518400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:2023 WNC AgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2023 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers.\nAgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program\, go over the 2023 application timeline\, and answer questions. Grants of $4\,000 and $8\,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* in 2023.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2023-wnc-agoptions-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Swain County Cooperative Extension Center\, 60 Almond School Rd\, Bryson City\, NC\, 28713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224642
CREATED:20220902T172104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T172104Z
UID:28994-1665423000-1665428400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:2023 WNC AgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2023 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers.\nAgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program\, go over the 2023 application timeline\, and answer questions. Grants of $4\,000 and $8\,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* in 2023.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2023-wnc-agoptions-information-session-3/
LOCATION:Cleveland County Extension Center\, 130 S. Post Rd\, Suite 1\, Shelby\, NC\, 28152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224642
CREATED:20220902T172156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T172156Z
UID:28993-1665079200-1665084600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:2023 WNC AgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2023 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers.\nAgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program\, go over the 2023 application timeline\, and answer questions. Grants of $4\,000 and $8\,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* in 2023.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2023-wnc-agoptions-information-session-4/
LOCATION:Avery Community Center at Heritage Park\, 661 Vale Rd.\, Newland\, NC\, 28657\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224642
CREATED:20220913T135027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T135027Z
UID:29026-1664215200-1664215200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:2023 WNC AgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2023 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers.\nAgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program\, go over the 2023 application timeline\, and answer questions. Grants of $4\,000 and $8\,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* in 2023.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2023-wnc-agoptions-information-session-7/
LOCATION:Burke County Agricultural Center\, 130 Ammons Drive\, Morganton\, NC\, 28655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224642
CREATED:20220902T172340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T172340Z
UID:28992-1663869600-1663875000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:2023 WNCAgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2023 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers.\nAgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program\, go over the 2023 application timeline\, and answer questions. Grants of $4\,000 and $8\,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* in 2023.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2023-wncagoptions-information-session/
LOCATION:Konehete Park Meeting Room\, 699 Connaheeta Street\, Murphy\, NC\, 28906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224642
CREATED:20220902T172225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T172225Z
UID:28991-1663864200-1663869600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:2023 WNC AgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2023 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers.\nAgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program\, go over the 2023 application timeline\, and answer questions.\nGrants of $4\,000 and $8\,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* in 2023.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2023-wnc-agoptions-information-session-5/
LOCATION:Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center\, 252 Poplar Grove Road\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T173000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224642
CREATED:20220902T172621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T172621Z
UID:28990-1663603200-1663608600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:2023 WNC AgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2023 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers. AgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program\, go over the 2023 application timeline\, and answer questions. Grants of $4\,000 and $8\,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* in 2023.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2023-wnc-agoptions-information-session-6/
LOCATION:Haywood County Co-operative Extension\, 589 Raccoon Rd\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T173000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224642
CREATED:20220902T171526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T171526Z
UID:28989-1662566400-1662571800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:2023 WNC AgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2023 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers. AgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program\, go over the 2023 application timeline\, and answer questions. Grants of $4\,000 and $8\,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* in 2023.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2023-wnc-agoptions-information-session/
LOCATION:Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station\, 455 Research Drive\, Mills River\, NC\, 28759
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224642
CREATED:20220902T171824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T171824Z
UID:28987-1662484500-1662490800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Henderson County Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The county’s blueprint for growth is a recipe for sprawl. The recent community survey indicated a majority wish to retain the county’s rural and agricultural heritage by planning for good\, smart growth. Eight citizen speakers will open the meeting to encourage smart growth. We want to show strong support by filling the seats – let the commissioners know how you feel!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/henderson-county-commission-meeting/
LOCATION:Historic Courthouse\, 1 Historic Courthouse Square\, Second Floor\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T201500
DTSTAMP:20260603T224642
CREATED:20220825T202853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T202853Z
UID:28913-1661887800-1661890500@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Info Session Farm Beginnings- Organic Growers School
DESCRIPTION:Farm Beginnings is training the next generation of farmers in the many skills that are required to start and expand a successful farm business: passion\, clear goals\, production experience\, financial and marketing know-how\, and more. Come to our Information Session to learn about program curriculum\, components\, instructors\, scholarships and course specifics. Farm Beginnings® will help you build these skills through one year of farmer-led training\, mentoring\, and networking. We support individuals to clarify your goals and strengths\, develop agricultural skills and grow profitable\, equitable and ecologically sound farm businesses.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/info-session-farm-beginnings-organic-growers-school/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Information Session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224642
CREATED:20220525T152210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T152210Z
UID:28163-1654716600-1654722000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Carbon Harvest Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Carbon Harvest is a new\, regional carbon offsets platform based in Asheville\, focused on agroforestry. Our application for farmers to participate in our first phase of projects is open until June 20. This informational webinar is an opportunity for farmers and community members to ask questions about carbon offsets and learn how to participate with Carbon Harvest. (www.carbonharvest.co) \nRegistration is free but required using the link in this calendar listing. Join us for this exciting new chapter in incentivizing the stewardship of our WNC working lands.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/carbon-harvest-informational-webinar/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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