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SUMMARY:Farmer Event: The Labor Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Calling all farmers! Join us in a virtual open conversation navigating farm labor. Through guided discussion and small-group breakouts\, we’ll talk honestly about what’s working\, what’s been challenging\, and how local farmers make labor decisions—from costs and seasonality to finding people\, managing teams\, and on-farm housing vs. hourly employees. We’ll discover shared experiences\, common barriers\, and practical ideas for improving farm labor systems\, both on individual farms and across the local farming community.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farmer-event-the-labor-roundtable/
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SUMMARY:Share the Love with Root Cause Farm
DESCRIPTION:Share the Love This Valentine’s Day Weekend with Root Cause Farm: A Night of Community\, Music\, and Impact\nFairview\, NC — January 15\, 2026 — This Valentine’s Day\, Root Cause Farm invites you to Share the Love on Friday\, February 13\, from 5–8 p.m. at Cultivated Cocktails\, for an evening of live music\, handcrafted spirits\, and meaningful community connection. \nRoot Cause Farm is more than a farm—it’s a community hub where everyone can find the nourishment they need. As a nonprofit in Fairview\, NC\, the farm brings neighbors together to grow\, share\, and celebrate healthy\, local food. Through the coordination of dedicated volunteers\, Root Cause Farm produces thousands of pounds of organic fruits and vegetables each season\, distributing it at no cost to families in need. \nThis year’s Share the Love event highlights not only the farm’s dedication to nourishing families but also its commitment to educating the next generation of farmers\, nutrition advocates\, and community leaders. Guests will enjoy soulful live music from Asheville’s Nikki Talley & Jason Sharp and expertly crafted spirits from Cultivated Cocktails\, a family-owned distillery with deep Western North Carolina roots. \nBy attending\, guests are supporting more than a night out—they are helping train our future leaders\, increasing fresh produce production capacity by at least 15%\, and strengthening community connections. In 2025 alone\, Root Cause Farm served 120 families weekly\, educated more than 50 children\, and engaged 80+ weekly volunteers\, proving that when neighbors come together\, nourishment and hope flourish side by side. \n“Our work feeds more than bodies—it nourishes hope\, knowledge\, and the roots of a stronger\, more resilient food system here at home\,” said Executive Director Nicole Coston. “Share the Love is a celebration of what’s possible when our community comes together. In addition to Cultivated Cocktails’ generous commitment of 10% of the evening’s proceeds\, guests will be able to support Root Cause in our ‘Fund a Foot’ initiative—an opportunity to sponsor garden beds and stand alongside families for an entire growing season\, helping deliver months of fresh\, organic produce to our neighbors in need.” \nNo tickets necessary. For more information\, follow Root Cause Farm on Instagram and Facebook. Make this Valentine’s Day celebration one that grows love\, hope\, and impact right here at home. \nAbout Root Cause Farm\nFounded in 2009\, Root Cause Farm is a Fairview-based nonprofit dedicated to growing and sharing no-cost\, organic produce while fostering community education and engagement. The farm cultivates food security\, resilience\, and connection\, ensuring that everyone in Western North Carolina has access to healthy\, nourishing food.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/share-the-love-with-root-cause-farm/
LOCATION:Cultivated Cocktails Distillery and Tavern\, 161 Charlotte Hwy\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803\, United States
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SUMMARY:Farmer Roundtable: What Thrives Now? Climate Shifts on Small Farms
DESCRIPTION:This will be a facilitated farmer-to-farmer conversation about how conditions have changed over time\, and with it\, farm production. We will have a panel of longtime farmers who will dig into what used to do well on their farms\, what thrives now\, and how climate and environmental shifts have influenced those choices. Expect honest reflection\, shared lessons\, and plenty of discussion about what’s working\, what’s been hard\, and the skills and knowledge farmers need to keep adapting. This is a space to learn from each other and think together about what comes next.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farmer-roundtable-what-thrives-now-climate-shifts-on-small-farms/
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