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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Join us for the WNC Seed & Plant Swap on Thursday, September 25 from 3–6 PM at the Stephens-Lee Community Center in Asheville! This free, community-building event is the perfect place to connect with fellow gardeners, farmers, and plant lovers. Find seeds, plants, and related products for swap or purchase, and enjoy demonstrations and workshops,
Join us for a community celebration honoring the growth, grit, and generosity that took root after Hurricane Helene. Root Cause Farm has more than doubled its food distribution, while Patton Allen Real Estate pivoted to serve as a supply hub when the community needed it most. Today, both continue to support a region where recovery,
Our September event will be hosted at Addison Vineyard in Leicester, NC, on September 27th, an auspicious day for those in the local region. This is our first time hosting a Trial to Table at this beautiful location, but Chris (Executive Director) and Terri (Culinary Director) know it well. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene,
Discover America's rarest native tree as Brent Martin presents on the extinct-in-the-wild Franklinia alatamaha. Learn why this species thrives in our Appalachian climate, with an exclusive first opportunity to purchase Franklin trees following the presentation at a 10% discount. Choose-your-price admission ($30-$5).
Join us for a cultural program in celebration of local food and cooperation! Together we will watch a documentary following the development of a cooperative local food system in the state of Maine (Local Food in Cooperation, 24 minutes) by Wilder Nicholson, and hear a presentation on food access and growing the local food movement
Our November 'Live Fire' event will be hosted at Hickory Nut Gap Farm on Sunday, November 9th. We’ll be joined by an incredible group of chefs and food creators to offer you some delicious and creative dishes. At each event, we strive to provide a variety of vegetable-forward options. These events are casual and relaxed
END OF SEASON FARMER CELEBRATION Sunday, November 9, 2-5pm Frog Level Brewing Co. in Waynesville Join Organic Growers School and WNC Food Systems Coalition for an afternoon to celebrate the season together. Kid friendly! Drop-in or stay the whole time. Featuring Appalachian Herb Collective who will be offering free farmer herbal care. Free Food from
Join medicinal herb farmers, buyers, and celebrate the season at the 10th Annual NC Medicinal Herb Grower Buyer Event in Mills River, NC!
Come enjoy a laid back Christmas the way it used to be. Shop and choose your own handmade wreath and get custom decorations on it while you shop. Christmas trees, wreaths, and country style Christmas gifts available. All on a farm setting. Evenings will have a campfire and lights. You don't want to miss it!
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,