BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ASAP Connections - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://asapconnections.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ASAP Connections REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221226 CREATED:20250325T131011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T131011Z UID:35001-1746378000-1746388800@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Fireside String Band LIVE at The Ten Acre Garden DESCRIPTION:šŸŽ¶ Fireside String Band Live at The Ten Acre Garden! šŸŽ¶ \n3/10/2025 UPDATE: THIS IS A DONATIONS-BASED SHOW TO RAISE FUNDS FOR OUR NEW STAGE! PARKING PASSES REQUIRED. $5 IN ADVANCE OR $10 DAY OF DUE TO LIMITED PARKING. GET YOUR PARKING PASSES EARLY AND SHOW UP WITH FRIENDS TO SUPPORT US RAISING FUNDS FOR A NEW STAGE! \nIf youā€™ve ever heard of Fireside Collective\, then you know The Fireside String Band! A trio of musicians from Fireside Collective will join us for a magical evening of music in the Garden to help raise funds for our new stage! šŸŒæāœØ \nšŸŽ»Help us raise the funds to build a stage! We want to give the incredible bands who perform during our famous farm-to-brick oven pizza Saturdays šŸ• a covered stage and a bit more space to bring even more great music to The Ten Acre Garden and Fireside was happy to help! \nIf youā€™ve ever enjoyed live music in our Garden and want to support building a stage for years to come\, this is your chance! šŸŒ„ Bring the familyā€”our space is child-friendly with refreshing mountain views and original music from Ashevilleā€™s own! \nšŸŽµ Expect a unique fusion of genresā€”rooted in bluegrass\, newgrass\, and folk\, infused with vibrant elements of rock ā€˜nā€™ roll and funk. Fireside Trio brings an unforgettable sound\, drawing inspiration from legends like The Grateful Dead\, Jerry Douglas\, Tony Rice\, BĆ©la Fleck\, Robert Hunter\, Bob Dylan\, and The Beatles. šŸŽøšŸŽ¶ \nšŸ”„ Itā€™s a show you wonā€™t want to missā€”for a great cause! šŸ”„ \nšŸ“… When: Sunday\, May 4th\nšŸ“ Where: The Ten Acre Garden\, 148 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC 28716\nšŸ•” Time: 5ā€“8 PM\nšŸŽ¤ Opener: Luke & Friends (3ā€“4 PM)\nšŸ’° Cost: DONATION-BASED! Suggested donation $20-$30\, 5 and under FREE\nšŸš— Parking: $5 in advance OR $10 day of\, per car (please bring cash & carpool if possible!) \nšŸŽŸļø PARKING PASSES: CLICK HERE! šŸŽŸļø https://buytickets.at/thetenacregarden/1614597 \nšŸŽ Donations: Canā€™t make it but still want to help? Donations gladly accepted HERE! \nšŸŽ¶ Opener: Luke & Friends (3ā€“4 PM) šŸŽ¶\nšŸŽø Luke Shriver brings a soulful blend of heartfelt lyrics\, stirring vocals\, and masterful guitar work. His sound is deeply rooted in bluegrass\, folk\, and the rhythmic spirit of The Grateful Deadā€”a perfect way to set the tone for an unforgettable evening! \nšŸŒæ Make a day of it! šŸŒæ\nIf youā€™ve never visited our farm before\, this is the perfect time! The Ten Acre Garden is a mountain U-Pick farm just 25 minutes west of Asheville in Canton\, NC. šŸ“šŸŒ» \nšŸ• Farm-to-oven pizzas will be available for purchase during the show! Come early\, wander the fields\, pick fresh strawberries and wildflowers\, and settle in for an evening of sensational sounds from The Fireside String Band and Luke & Friends. \nšŸŽŸļø Come for the music\, stay for the memories! šŸŽŸļø \n#thetenacregarden #firesidetrio #firesidecollective #lukeshriver #lukeandfriends #upickfarm #upickstrawberries #musicinthegarden #supportlocalfarms #ashevillenc URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/fireside-string-band-live-at-the-ten-acre-garden/ LOCATION:The Ten Acre Garden\, 276 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221226 CREATED:20250325T131051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T131051Z UID:35002-1746270000-1746273600@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Goat Yoga in the Garden DESCRIPTION:Come join us for the most adorable yoga session everā€”Goat Yoga! Stretch\, breathe\, and laugh alongside playful baby Nubian goats as they jump\, nuzzle\, and climb their way into your heart. \nDate & Time: Saturday\, May 3 at 11 AM at our Berries & Blooms Spring Festival! Location: The Ten Acre Garden\, 148 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC 28716 Cost: $25 per person\nTickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thetenacregarden/1641634\nMats: A few extras available\, but bring yours if you can. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/goat-yoga-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:The Ten Acre Garden\, 276 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221226 CREATED:20250325T131342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T131342Z UID:34998-1745758800-1745762400@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Family Yoga in the Garden DESCRIPTION:Family Yoga at Ten Acre Garden! \nStretch\, Breathe & Bond ā€“ A Yoga Experience for All Ages! \nLocation: Ten Acre Garden ā€“ 148 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC 28716\nDate: Sunday\nTime: 1:00 ā€“ 2:00 PM\nCost: Donation-Based with a recommended donation of $15-20 per family \nBring the whole family for a fun and relaxing outdoor yoga session! This class is designed for all ages and includes breathing exercises\, simple yoga poses\, and playful activities to help families connect\, move\, and unwind together. \nWhatā€™s Included:\nYoga mats provided (or bring your own!)\nA peaceful\, scenic farm setting\nFun\, engaging activities for kids\, teens\, and parents alike! \nWhy Join?\nStrengthen family bonds\nImprove flexibility & mindfulness\nEnjoy a healthy\, outdoor activity \nNo registration needed ā€“ just show up & flow with us! URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/family-yoga-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:The Ten Acre Garden\, 276 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221226 CREATED:20250325T131419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T131419Z UID:34997-1745672400-1745676000@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Family Music & Crafts in the Garden DESCRIPTION:šŸŽØšŸŽ¶ FAMILY MUSIC & PIPE CLEANER CRAFTS AT THE TEN ACRE GARDEN! šŸŽ¶šŸŽØ\nšŸ“… Date: Saturday\, April 26\, 2025\nšŸ• Time: 1:00 PM\nšŸ“ Location: The Ten Acre Garden\, 148 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC 28716\nšŸ’° Cost: $20 per child\, siblings $10 each \nšŸŽŸļøšŸŽŸļøTickets: Click HERE! (1 ticket per child.)šŸŽŸļøšŸŽŸļø: https://buytickets.at/thetenacregarden/1623326\nšŸ‘§ All ages welcome (children must be with a guardian) \nšŸŒŸ JOIN BECCA WITH STUDIO BLYNNE FOR A MAGICAL DAY OF CREATIVITY & MUSIC! šŸŒŸ\nšŸŽ¤ Sing-alongs with live family-favorite tunes\nBubble-wand dance partyā€”twirl\, spin & boogie in a sea of bubbles!\nšŸŽ­ Craft your own headpieceā€”create fun animal ears or a unique crown!\nšŸ”® Design your own bubble wandā€”then test it out with giant\, floating bubbles! \nšŸŒæ MAKE A DAY OF IT! šŸŒæ\nšŸ”„ Farm-to-oven pizzas available from 12 PM ā€“ 6 PM\nšŸ… Hand-tossed & fired in our wood-fired pizza ovenā€”made with fresh farm ingredients!\nšŸŒø Wander the fields & pick fresh strawberries and wildflowers\nšŸŒ„ Enjoy breathtaking mountain views and a family-friendly atmosphere \nCome for the crafts\, stay for the pizza and unforgettable family fun on the farm! šŸŽ¶šŸ«§šŸ•āœØ \n#thetenacregarden #familyfun #musicandcrafts #bubbleboogie #farmtoovenpizza #ashevillenc URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/family-music-crafts-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:The Ten Acre Garden\, 276 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T180000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221226 CREATED:20250325T131542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T131542Z UID:34995-1745668800-1745690400@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Pizza Saturdays in the Garden DESCRIPTION:šŸ•šŸŒæ Pizza Saturdays at Ten Acre Garden šŸŒæšŸ•\nJoin us EVERY Saturday beginning April 19th through October 25th\, 2025 from 12 PM to 6 PM at The Ten Acre Garden for a delightful culinary adventure! Our ā€œPizza Saturdaysā€ are the perfect way to enjoy the weekend\, with a unique and delicious pizza menu that changes each week. \nHand-tossed\, Freshly Made Pizzas with Farm to Oven Ingredients\nEach Saturday\, we feature two special pizzas\, crafted from scratch with love.\nMade with our homemade dough: Hand-prepped and baked to perfection.\nTopped with homemade pizza sauce: Bursting with the rich flavors of sun-ripened tomatoes and a secret blend of herbs.\nFarm-fresh ingredients: Sourced directly from our farm or other local farms to ensure the freshest and most flavorful toppings.\nWhether youā€™re a veggie lover or just love great pizza\, youā€™ll be thrilled with our ever-changing specials! \nSuggested Donation\nWe believe in making good food accessible to all while supporting our community. We suggest a donation of $20 ā€“ $25 per pizza\, which helps us continue to offer fresh\, locally sourced meals and support our local farming community. \nLive Music Saturdays 3-6pm\nJoin us each Pizza Saturday and experience the perfect blend of great food and live music in our gorgeous Garden! Every Saturday\, we serve up delicious\, handcrafted pizzas alongside an incredible lineup of bands playing everything from bluegrass to rock\, folk to Celtic\, and so much more. Whether youā€™re a music lover\, a foodie\, or both\, our Garden is the place to be for an evening of tasty pizza\, stellar music\, and unforgettable vibes. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/pizza-saturdays-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:The Ten Acre Garden\, 276 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221226 CREATED:20250325T131630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T131630Z UID:34996-1745661600-1745665200@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Outdoor Yoga in the Garden DESCRIPTION:šŸŒæ Outdoor Yoga in the Garden! šŸŒæ\nšŸ•™ Time: 10:00 AM ā€“ 11:00 AM\nšŸ“ Where: The Ten Acre Garden \nšŸŒž Breathe\, stretch\, and flow in natureā€™s embrace! šŸŒž\nJoin us for a blissful outdoor yoga session\, where youā€™ll connect breath\, body\, and nature under the open sky. Feel the gentle breeze\, hear the leaves rustling\, and take in the sweet scent of blooming flowers as you move through rejuvenating poses. šŸŒ¾šŸŒøāœØ \nšŸ’› Donation-Based: Give what you can! Suggested $5 ā€“ $20. No one turned away for lack of funds.\nšŸ’µ Cash Preferred: Helps keep things simple\, but other payments accepted.\nšŸŒæMats Provided: 10 available\, first-come\, first-servedā€”bring your own if preferred.\nšŸŒ All Levels Welcome! Whether youā€™re a beginner or an experienced yogi\, this session is for everyone! \nšŸ’« Letā€™s unite in movement and mindfulness! šŸ’« Bring your friends & family and enjoy this nourishing experience together! šŸŒæšŸ’›āœØ\n#haywoodcountync #cantonnc #828isgreat #thetenacregarden #yogainthegarden #outdooryoga #breatheinbreatheout #movewithnature URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/outdoor-yoga-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:The Ten Acre Garden\, 276 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221226 CREATED:20250325T131743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T131743Z UID:34994-1745064000-1745085600@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Pizza Saturdays at The Ten Acre Garden DESCRIPTION:šŸ•šŸŒæ Pizza Saturdays at Ten Acre Garden šŸŒæšŸ•\nJoin us EVERY Saturday beginning April 19th through October 25th\, 2025 from 12 PM to 6 PM at The Ten Acre Garden for a delightful culinary adventure! Our ā€œPizza Saturdaysā€ are the perfect way to enjoy the weekend\, with a unique and delicious pizza menu that changes each week. \nHand-tossed\, Freshly Made Pizzas with Farm to Oven Ingredients\nEach Saturday\, we feature two special pizzas\, crafted from scratch with love.\nMade with our homemade dough: Hand-prepped and baked to perfection.\nTopped with homemade pizza sauce: Bursting with the rich flavors of sun-ripened tomatoes and a secret blend of herbs.\nFarm-fresh ingredients: Sourced directly from our farm or other local farms to ensure the freshest and most flavorful toppings.\nWhether youā€™re a veggie lover or just love great pizza\, youā€™ll be thrilled with our ever-changing specials! \nSuggested Donation\nWe believe in making good food accessible to all while supporting our community. We suggest a donation of $20 ā€“ $25 per pizza\, which helps us continue to offer fresh\, locally sourced meals and support our local farming community. \nLive Music Saturdays 3-6pm\nJoin us each Pizza Saturday and experience the perfect blend of great food and live music in our gorgeous Garden! Every Saturday\, we serve up delicious\, handcrafted pizzas alongside an incredible lineup of bands playing everything from bluegrass to rock\, folk to Celtic\, and so much more. Whether youā€™re a music lover\, a foodie\, or both\, our Garden is the place to be for an evening of tasty pizza\, stellar music\, and unforgettable vibes. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/pizza-saturdays-at-the-ten-acre-garden/ LOCATION:The Ten Acre Garden\, 276 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221226 CREATED:20250325T131829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T131829Z UID:34993-1745056800-1745060400@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Outdoor Yoga in the Garden DESCRIPTION:šŸŒæ Outdoor Yoga in the Garden! šŸŒæ\nšŸ•™ Time: 10:00 AM ā€“ 11:00 AM\nšŸ“ Where: The Ten Acre Garden \nšŸŒž Breathe\, stretch\, and flow in natureā€™s embrace! šŸŒž\nJoin us for a blissful outdoor yoga session\, where youā€™ll connect breath\, body\, and nature under the open sky. Feel the gentle breeze\, hear the leaves rustling\, and take in the sweet scent of blooming flowers as you move through rejuvenating poses. šŸŒ¾šŸŒøāœØ \nšŸ’› Donation-Based: Give what you can! Suggested $5 ā€“ $20. No one turned away for lack of funds.\nšŸ’µ Cash Preferred: Helps keep things simple\, but other payments accepted.\nšŸŒæMats Provided: 10 available\, first-come\, first-servedā€”bring your own if preferred.\nšŸŒ All Levels Welcome! Whether youā€™re a beginner or an experienced yogi\, this session is for everyone! \nšŸ’« Letā€™s unite in movement and mindfulness! šŸ’« Bring your friends & family and enjoy this nourishing experience together! šŸŒæšŸ’›āœØ\n#haywoodcountync #cantonnc #828isgreat #thetenacregarden #yogainthegarden #outdooryoga #breatheinbreatheout #movewithnature URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/outdoor-yoga-in-the-garden-2/ LOCATION:The Ten Acre Garden\, 276 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221226 CREATED:20250326T161147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T161147Z UID:35014-1744218000-1744232400@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Roots So Deep Screening at UNC Asheville DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin Hickory Nut Gap and UNC-Ashevilleā€™s Environmental Science Department alongside filmmaker Peter Byck for a screening of Roots So Deep (you can see the devil down there.) in the Blue Ridge Room at UNC-Asheville on Wednesday\, April 9\, 2025. \nThis event will include opportunities for networking\, dinner\, screenings of parts one and four of the docuseries\, followed by a panel discussion around building climate resiliency with Peter Byck\, local farmers\, and faculty from UNC-Ashevilleā€™s Environmental Science Department. The $20 ticket includes the screening and panel discussion\, as well as a dinner featuring Hickory Nut Gapā€™s ā€œPossible Burgerā€ and uncured\, 100% grassfed beef hot dogs. Please consider modifying your ticket to donate to Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Projectā€™s (ASAP) Farmer Relief Fund. Please note that this ticket price is inclusive of tax so that additional donations made to ASAP are not taxed at checkout. \n5:00pm: Networking\, meet & greet\, food & drink\n6:00pm: Part 1 Screening\n7:00pm: Intermission with Snacks\n7:20pm: Part 4 Screening\n8:30pm: Panel Discussion \nPanelists:\nPeter Byck\, Documentary Filmmaker\nJamie Ager\, Hickory Nut Gap Co-Founder\nJake Hagedorn\, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies\, UNC-Asheville\nAllen Williams\, sixth-generation family farmer and a founding partner of Grass Fed Insights\, LLC\, Understanding Ag\, LLC\, and the Soil Health Academy.\nModerator tbc \nMore about the documentary:\nā€œRoots So Deepā€ is a four-part documentary series all about inventive farmers and maverick scientists asking if an underutilized way to graze cattle\, that mimics the way bison once roamed the land\, can help get farmers out of debt\, restore our depleted soils\, rebuild wildlife habitat and draw down carbon? Cattle have been seen as eco-villains for a long time. What if they can help save us from catastrophic climate change? \nSee the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PpPmkSAiEw \nMore about Hickory Nut Gap:\nAbout Hickory Nut Gap: Hickory Nut Gap Meats is a pioneering provider of regeneratively raised meats\, sourcing from family farms across the southeastern United States. Hickory Nut Gap values and respects the complex relationships between humans and nature\, supplying 100% grassfed\, grass-finished beef\, and pasture raised\, heritage breed pork to retailers\, restaurants\, and caring customers. All Hickory Nut Gap meats are humanely raised and never given antibiotics or added hormones. Hickory Nut Gap products are available at Whole Foods Markets regionally\, in addition to Ingles Markets\, Harris Teeter\, Earth Fare\, FreshDirect\, local and regional grocery cooperatives\, restaurants\, and specialty food stores across the Southeastern US. Visitors are welcome at Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, located at 57 Sugar Hollow Road in Fairview\, North Carolina\, which features a farm store\, events\, and opportunities to learn more about regenerative agriculture. \nEarly Praise for Roots So Deep:\nā€œWhat I like so much about these films is the genuine compassion and understanding shown for farmers\, no matter how they farm. Peter Byck is a terrific interviewer\, even of people who view the world from different perspectives. Anyone who wants to know what regenerative agriculture can do\, in theory and in practice\, will watch these films with pleasure and admiration for the hard work that goes into producing food.ā€ ā€“Marion Nestle\, Professor of Nutrition\, Food Studies\, and Public Health\, Emerita\, New York University\, and author of books about food politics. \nā€œThis is\, hands-down\, the best agriculture filmmaking Iā€™ve ever seen. The characters are all so likable and captivating\, the graphics are stunning\, and I learned a ton about ecologyā€¦ but none of that would matter without Peter Byckā€™s soul and empathy as storyteller.ā€ ā€“Bill Weir\, CNN \nLocal to Asheville? Donā€™t miss the opportunity to participate in a Farm Tour at Hickory Nut Gap Farm the morning after the event. Meet at the farm at 9am for the free tour. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/roots-so-deep-screening-at-unc-asheville/ LOCATION:UNC-Asheville\, 1 University Heights\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T110000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221226 CREATED:20250326T161321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T161321Z UID:35015-1743926400-1743937200@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:April Birding at the Farm DESCRIPTION:Explore the Farm and surrounding forest with birder Clifton Avery of Venture Birding Tours(@bigbaldbirder on IG) to spot the various species of birds that can be found in WNC!\nEdge habitat birding\, learn how planned grazing benefits the local avian population.\nWe will be hiking in uneven and sometimes steep terrain\, so please wear sturdy shoes and be dressed for the weather.\nLearn about our Holistic Land Management from Farm Director Virginia\, and how this practice works in tandem with the local flora and fauna. \nSpotted on the farm by our farm crew\, staff & neighbors: bluebirds\, a rainbow of finches\, downy & hairy woodpeckers\, vultures\, cardinals\, mourning doves\, robins\, red-shouldered hawks\, swifts\, egrets\, blue herons\, hermit thrush\, golden-winged warblers and this last year weā€™ve had a resident Bald Eagle! \nSpring migration is just starting and on this walk we hope to see some of the first arrivals to our region such as blue-headed vireo\, black-throated green warbler\, Louisiana waterthrush\, and a variety of sparrows. \nAttendees will break for an included biscuit brunch* from butcher Brianā€™s kitchen\, as birding is hungry work. When attending classes\, you will receive a 5% discount in the Farm Store & Butchery\, just ask for the Savory Student Discount! \nBirding courses are part of our Savory Naturalist Series! A portion of the proceeds for these events and classes support our activities as a Savory Hub\, and further the reach of regenerative agriculture. \nDate: Sunday\, April 6th\, 2025\nTime: 8am-11am\nCost: $30/person\, biscuit brunch is included. \n*If you have dietary restrictions\, please reach out to Megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com and we can accommodate. \nABOUT CLIFTON: Clifton Avery is a wildlife biologist and professional bird watching guide. He was born and raised in the foothills of western North Carolina. He has always had a passion for nature and the outdoors but did not discover his love for birds until he saw a Painted Bunting off the coast of North Carolina on an early summer morning. Soon after this eye-opening experience\, Clifton had the opportunity to participate in a National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) course in Brazil where he was overwhelmed by the beauty and diversity of the birds of the Amazon Rainforest. Following this experience\, Clifton went to Appalachian State University where he majored in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with a focus in Ornithology. \nClifton worked for various ornithological research projects after college where he banded and nest searched for a wide range of avian species in Peru\, Colombia\, and Nicaragua. He also worked a couple seasons for the NC Audubon Society studying the Golden-winged Warbler on its breeding grounds in northwestern NC. For the past 7 years Clifton has worked for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission as the Mountain Wildlife Diversity Technician. His duties include conducting surveying\, monitoring\, habitat management\, and public outreach for wildlife conservation projects focusing on species of greatest conservation need that occur in western North Carolina. He mostly focuses on birds\, flying squirrels\, and Hellbender salamanders. He also works for Ventures Birding Tours\, a birding and natural history tour company based out of Asheville\, NC as a bird watching guide. He leads tours in western NC but also all over North and South America. He currently lives in Asheville\, NC with his girlfriend and is the father of 7-year-old son\, Banks. He does not have any inside pets but the bears and turkeys that pass through his yard regularly suffice. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/april-birding-at-the-farm/ LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T180000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20241126T185412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T185412Z UID:34266-1741942800-1742148000@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Organic Growers School Spring Conference DESCRIPTION:Join the Southeastā€™s largest gathering of farmers\, gardeners\, and sustainability advocates at Organic Growers Schoolā€™s (OGS) 2025 Spring Conference! This yearā€™s theme\, Resilience\, Recovery\, and Renewal\, focuses on building stronger\, more sustainable communities. \nHighlights include:\nšŸŒ± 32+ workshops across 8 tracks (Gardening\, Soils\, Mushrooms\, and more)\nšŸŒ± New tracks on off-grid systems\, mutual aid\, and resilience practices\nšŸŒ± Inspiring expert speakers like Dan Brisebois\, Pam Dawling\, and Chris Smith \nSpecial Features:\nCommunity Room\, exhibitor hall\, Southeastern Seed & Plant Exchange\, and delicious local meals. \nšŸŽŸļø Early Bird Deal: 50% off weekend and single-day passes for a limited time! Register now: organicgrowersschool.org/spring-conference URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/organic-growers-school-spring-conference/ LOCATION:Mars Hill University\, 100 Athletic Street\, Mars Hill\, NC\, 28754 CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20250224T204155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T204155Z UID:34823-1741424400-1741446000@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Restoring the Farm: From the Ground Up DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Working Lands at Warren Wilson College\, North Carolina State University and North Carolina Cooperative Extension for the first in a series of applied\, field-based events focused on restoring and adding resilience to WNC farms impacted by Hurricane Helene. This kick off event brings together experts in soil restoration\, soil ecology\, soil amendments and food safety. Workshops will provide important and useful information for farmers\, landowners and anyone interested in post-flood soil impacts and mitigation. \nTopics include:\nā€“ Soil microbiome health for flood-impacted soils. Dr. Mallory Choudior\nā€“ Water quality and food safety considerations. Elena Rogers\nā€“ Best practices for mitigating impacts of flood deposits. Dr. Ekrem Ozlu\nā€“ Demonstration of ā€œRing of Fireā€ and ā€œOregonā€ biochar systems \nBring your own lunch ā€“ coffee and drinks will be provided URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/restoring-the-farm-from-the-ground-up/ LOCATION:Warren Wilson College Farm\, 701 Warren Wilson Road\, Swannanoa \, NC\, 28805\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20250212T162141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T162141Z UID:34693-1739988000-1739995200@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:WNC Farmer Roundtable: Soil Rebuilding Strategies DESCRIPTION:Letā€™s talk soil! We will discuss ways to rebuild damaged soils\, highlighting two methods that make use of woody debris on farms. Alex Grey will present the basics of biochar creation and use\, and Chris Parker will present how mushrooms can be used in a variety of ways to improve soil tilth and microbiome balance\, with broader discussion on soil rebuilding to follow. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-farmer-roundtable-soil-rebuilding-strategies/ LOCATION:Online/Virtual CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20250203T212119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T212119Z UID:34614-1739883600-1739890800@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:WNC Farm Needs & Recovery Priorities Feedback Session DESCRIPTION:Calling all WNC farmers impacted by Helene in any way ā€“ Join OGS and CEFS for an in-depth discussion on needs and priorities for storm recovery. A short presentation of research conducted so far will kick us off\, with ample time for conversation. Topics include: infrastructure needs\, market access needs\, economic support needs\, the role of mutual aid networks\, and more. Register in advance at website. $25 gas cards are available to farmers to aid in their ability to attend. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-farm-needs-recovery-priorities-feedback-session/ LOCATION:Madison County Cooperative Extension\, 258 Carolina Lane\, Marshall \, NC\, 28753\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20250123T211353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T211353Z UID:34528-1739561400-1739566800@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Snowmoon Stargazing for Valentine's Day DESCRIPTION:This Valentineā€™s Day\, come to the farm for Waning Snowmoon Stargazing! Our friend\, astronomer\, author & natural storyteller Stephan Martin will show you the bright and splendid starscape of a crispy February evening in the mountains. \nVenus\, Mars\, and Jupiter will be shining above as will the brightest stars in the night sky at the best time of year to see them. Steve will point out some of the most romantic things to see in the winter sky\, including the Great Nebula of Orion\, the Pleiades star cluster\, and the location of the beautiful Heart Nebula. Weā€™ll share stories of some of the winter constellations including Orion\, Canis Major\, and the famous star-crossed lovers of Perseus and Andromeda. \nShow up early and hit the farm store to get snacked up! Hot cocoa\, hot cider\, hand warmers\, wine by the glass or bottle and charcuterie for you and your beloved. \nDress warmly\, snuggly big blankets for sitting on/wrapping up in are recommended\, good shoes for all weather to walk the grounds to your final destination. Do you have a telescope\, binoculars or spyglass? Bring it along! \nTickets $10 \n***This would not be an ideal outing for the very young or the very elderly\, and we ask that you leave your 4-legged friends at home. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/snowmoon-stargazing-for-valentines-day/ LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T183000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20241205T141903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T141903Z UID:34282-1738659600-1738866600@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:SOWTH 2025 DESCRIPTION:With the theme ā€œSmall Farms\, Big Community\,ā€ this event will bring together over 1\,000 farm and food system professionals and advocates from 13 Southern states\, Puerto Rico\, and the Virgin Islands to advance sustainable agriculture and strengthen the local food movement across the region. \nWith a focus on collaboration and innovation\, SOWTH 2025 will offer participants tools\, resources\, and partnerships to tackle the challenges facing todayā€™s Southern food systems. \nThe conference will feature specialized educational tracks\, a distinguished keynote panel\, and a delicious Farmers Feast. Among the education tracks is the opportunity to participate in peer-led farm tours\, covering topics like cooperative farm ownership\, scaling operations for wholesale markets\, food safety\, and post-harvest processes. \nKey topics to be addressed include sustainability\, racial equity\, rural development\, and community-based agricultural solutions. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/sowth-2025/ LOCATION:Georgia World Congress Center\, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20250116T142432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T142432Z UID:34476-1738173600-1738180800@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Farmer Roundtable: Farm Re-invention Strategies and Market Resilience DESCRIPTION:WNC Farmer Roundtable:\nFarm Re-invention Strategies and Market Resilience\nWednesday\, January 29\, 6-8pm\nOnline (Zoom) \nJoin Organic Growers School\, Blue Ridge Women in Ag\, Michael Rayburn (NC Extension)\, & Lenwood Edwards and Jay Dunbar (CFSA) to discuss ways to pivot post-storm and how itā€™s been going so far. Topics include: \n-Examples of changing farm production strategies or exploring different enterprises\n-Taking stock of the current landscape\, leaning into strengths and resources\n-Options to diversify markets\, new market ideas and finding new opportunities together\n-Getting 1:1 support for your farm to address specifics \nThere will be plenty of time for discussion and addressing bigger questions that come up. See you there!\nThis event is presented by Blue Ridge Women in Ag and Organic Growers School and is open to any WNC or Helene-affected farmer. \nQuestions? email OGS Programs Coordinator Megan Krintz at megan@organicgrowersschool.org. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farmer-roundtable-farm-re-invention-strategies-and-market-resilience/ LOCATION:Online/Virtual CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20250122T191638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T191638Z UID:34521-1738000800-1738004400@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Listening Session for Farmers Market in Fletcher DESCRIPTION:The Town of Fletcher in conjunction with the Henderson County Cooperative Extension Office and ASAP are holding a listening session to determine public interest and feedback on establishing a farmers market in Fletcher. Potential vendors and other interested parties are invited to attend this event and learn more about plans to establish a market in Fletcher. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/listening-session-for-farmers-market-in-fletcher/ LOCATION:Fletcher Town Hall\, 300 Old Cane Creek Rd\, Fletcher\, NC\, 28732-8240\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T193000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20241126T203417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T203417Z UID:34270-1733333400-1733340600@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Bake the Holidays Sweeter - Helene Benefit Baking Class DESCRIPTION:Learn how to decorate delicious cupcakes with a Hot Chocolate Cupcake and White Chocolate Peppermint theme. Class will cover techniques for creating beautiful designs and how to use white chocolate peppermint ganache. Perfect for the holiday season! This class will be taught by Cakes by Andrae\, a 17 year old from Roan Mountain who lost his commercial kitchen due to Hurricane Helene. Proceeds will go to Andrae to help him rebuild! All participants will take home 6 White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes and 6 Hot Cocoa Cupcakes. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/bake-the-holidays-sweeter-helene-benefit-baking-class/ LOCATION:Mountain Harvest Kitchen\, 106 Unicoi Village Place\, Unicoi\, TN\, 37692 CATEGORIES:Special Event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20241126T173238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T173238Z UID:34264-1733050800-1733068800@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Hickory Holiday Bash - Holiday Barn Market DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 3rd annual Hickory Holiday Bash! Appalachian Makers Collective presents a group of local vendors at Hickory Nut Gapā€™s barn ā€“ shop for the holidays!\n\nMeet SantaĀ Shop With Local MakersĀ Pony + Hay Rides With Project Hickory Nut Gap Eat With Little Oven PizzaSnack With Appalachian Pop CoĀ Enter Raffle Benefiting Helene Relief URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/hickory-holiday-bash-holiday-barn-market/ LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair,Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T180000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20241021T162907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T162907Z UID:34074-1729944000-1729965600@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Free Barn Dance & Volunteer Fair DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Hickory Nut Gap Farm Big Barn\, hosted with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy on Saturday October 26th for a free community event\, a Barn Dance & Volunteer Fair! We NEED THIS. Take some time to relax and unwind from recovery efforts\, AND help sustain and support WNCā€™s farmers\, towns\, hills and hollers for months to come. \nThe event is in the Big Barn from 12pm-6pm\, and our Farm Store is open for business! \nā€“ Free Live music 1pm-5pm and dancing with local youth band the Lucky Buckeyes & our favorite square dance squallers\, the Old Charlotte Highwaymen.\nā€“ Cretaceously craveable eats by Grushā€™s Cajun Dino Grill.\nā€“ Beer proceeds will go to ASAP Farmersā€™ Emergency Relief Fund.\nā€“ We will have a Funding Wall\, full of posters with QR codes linking attendees directly to organizations\, local businesses\, families and friends who need our communityā€™s financial help to stay afloat and rebuild.\nā€“ Local pumpkins\, squash\, apples\, fresh pressed cider and seasonal offerings are back!\nā€“ Hay Rides & Pony rides 11am-4pm\, proceeds benefit Project HNG! \nRight now the big picture of what our region is facing is still being painted ā€“ community spirit is high\, neighbors across the country are flying\, driving\, running\, emailing and calling in with their time\, talent and treasure. But the locals know\, weā€™re in this for the long haul ā€“ we need volunteers to commit regularly for months to come. To dispense resources to the communities who canā€™t get to them\, to flush toilets for citizens who donā€™t have the strength\, to gut homes that just canā€™t house anyone right now. The messy\, heart-rending business of rebuilding our lives in the wake of Hurricane Helene. \nWe will be hosting an ongoing Volunteer Fair for all of you wonderful non-profits\, local farms and gardens\, community-organized groups\, local businesses-turned-emergency-community-hubs\, and more. We hear you have the resources\, you just need the helping hand. Please contact megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com to send a volunteer or staff member to table at this event. Itā€™s a great chance to get attendees acquainted with who you are and how important your mission is\, and get them to sign up right there and then for weeks and months to come. \nHNG has WIFI thanks to a generously donated Starlink\, so attendees can pull up their calendars as they walk from table to table. We will also provide paper calendars so they can pin their schedule to the wall or the fridge. \nIf you have a group you feel like could use some support\, whether from donation or volunteer work\, please contact megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com they will be added to our invite list and our Funding Wall ā€“ we hope to see you then\, on Saturday 10/26 for a little fun\, a little togetherness and a lot of hope. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/free-barn-dance-volunteer-fair/ LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T160000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20240925T152634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T152634Z UID:33979-1728738000-1728748800@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Utopian Seed Project - Trial to Table Fall Celebration DESCRIPTION:Trial to Table ā€“ October 2024 \nOct 12\, 1 ā€“ 4 PM | The Mule\, Devilā€™s Foot Brewing Co.\, Asheville\, NC \nRepresenting Chefs:\nEric Morris | Sheri Castle | Tie Whittiker | Brian Crow \nOur October Celebration will take place at The Mule\, Devil Foot Brewing Companyā€™s beautiful event space in Asheville\, NC. Weā€™ll be joined by Chefs Morris\, Castle\, Crow\, and Whittiker\, who will each offer two small plates (8 plates total\, at least one plate from each chef will be vegetarian). Weā€™ll also be celebrating Legume diversity\, pea\, beans and other family members! Chef Luis Martinez will be offering a Hibiscus Tepahce as a welcome drink\, and The Mule has a fully stocked cash bar. Board member\, Jay Bost\, will be running a bean trial tasting table to show off some bean diversity. And will have a legume Demo Stations to help you translate these ingredients into your home kitchen! \nTicket price includes two small plates from each chef (8 plates total). Weā€™ll also be running a Utopian Seed Project tasting table to show off some of these ingredients in their pure form. A note on pricing transparency: we want these events to be as accessible as possible and so have a flexible pricing policy\, if youā€™re able to pay more than $50 then great\, if you canā€™t then thatā€™s great to. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/utopian-seed-project-trial-to-table-fall-celebration/ LOCATION:5733 Hilltop Road\, Fuquay-Varina\, NC\, 27526 CATEGORIES:Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="Utopian Seed Project":MAILTO:Terri@utopianseed.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T160000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20240926T172945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T172945Z UID:34007-1727521200-1727539200@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the tree! Apple varieties include Crimson Crisp\, McIntosh and Wine Crisp just to name a few. We also have honey\, jam\, dried apples and lots more! URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard-23/ LOCATION:KTā€™s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T210000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20240613T143953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T143953Z UID:33232-1726941600-1726952400@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Barn Dance with Iliana Rose Cuban Jazz Trio DESCRIPTION:Iliana Rose and her Cuban Jazz Trio are back! Iliana is a piano prodigy with infectious energy and out of this world entertainment- the talented band will keep you moving\, sweating\, and circling back onto the floor for more! If you just want to sit back and absorb the experience\, prepare for foot tapping and seat wiggling- itā€™s just that good. \nHNG will be running a bar with local beers\, NA beverage and snack cart.\nBarn Door Ciderworks will provide some sweet and snappy sips of their legendary cider brewed right here in Fairview.\nRoot Down Farm food truck will be serving up some seriously lovely food featuring NC Farm fresh veggies and Hickory Nut Gap meats. \nBy purchasing your ticket online you will be on our Will Call list\, admission will be checked in at the Cabana! \nDate: Saturday\, September 21st\, 2024\nTime: 6pm-9pm\nCost: $10/person\n5 and under free! \n*We love four-legged friends\, but only two-legged creatures may attend this event. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/barn-dance-with-iliana-rose-cuban-jazz-trio/ LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T160000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20240802T144912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T155826Z UID:33643-1726837200-1727020800@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual Putting Food By and Other Revolutionary Acts DESCRIPTION:Early bird registration for our 2nd Annual Event\, Putting Food by and Other Revolutionary Acts is happening now until August 31st! \nLearn about topics such as hot water bath canning\, food preservation\, herbal vinegars\, cordials and elixirs\, lacto-fermentation\, Cherokee food\, harvesting and drying herbs\, food for your sun sign\, dairy production: yogurt\, ice cream\, sour cream\, cheese & butter\, and other subjects. \nĀ  \nHereā€™s our exciting schedule which may be subject to slight change: \nFriday teachers: \nAimee Williams from Aimee the Astrologer teaching ā€œFood for your Sun Signā€ \nJessie Stewart from the Mother Holler and Mary Cutter teaching ā€œDairy Production: Yogurt\, Ice Cream\, Sour Cream\, Cheese & Butter.ā€ \nĀ  \nSaturday teachers: \nAshley English from Small Measure teaching ā€œHot Water Bath Canningā€ \nMelissa Fryar from French Broad Food Co-op teaching ā€œCordials and Elixirsā€ \nCindi Quay from Cindiā€™s Sacred Garden teaching ā€œHarvesting and Drying Herbsā€ \nTyson Sampson from Bigwitch Botanicals teaching ā€œCherokee Foodsā€ \nĀ  \nSunday teachers: \nLori Collins Jenkins from Sister of Mother Earth teaching ā€œFire Ciderā€ \nSam Taylor from Firetree Organics teaching ā€œLacto-Fermentationsā€ \nAdam Bigelow from Bigelowā€™s Botanical Excursions leading a plant walk on ā€œAppalachian Natives.ā€ \nĀ  \nMeals are included with both general admission and day passes: \nFriday: Supper for weekend attendees\nSaturday: Breakfast\, lunch\, and supper\nSunday: Breakfast and lunch \nThis is a ticketed event\, but we will be offering scholarships and work trade arrangements. \nTickets are now available at this link: \ntinyurl.com/puttingfoodby24 URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2nd-annual-putting-food-by-and-other-revolutionary-acts/ LOCATION:Spiral Mountain\, 96 Randall Cove Rd\, Leicester\, NC\, 28748\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20240802T203019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T203019Z UID:33654-1726315200-1726333200@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Organic Growers School 2nd Annual Sow & Grow Fest DESCRIPTION:Join Organic Growers School for our 2nd annual Sow & Grow Fest\, a family-friendly event celebrating Western North Carolinaā€™s vibrant food and farming community! \nEvent Highlights:\nšŸ½ļø Community Potluck: 1-2 PM ā€“ Enjoy farm-fresh dishes prepared by our farm program students\, alums\, and partners. Bring your favorite dish to share and join the feast!\nšŸŽ¶ Live Music: Local musicians Laura Blackley and Ashley Chambliss will entertain you with their soulful sounds.\nšŸŒ± Seed & Plant Share: Meet fellow plant lovers and join interactive gardening demonstrations.\nšŸ… Tomato Tastings: Rank the tastiest tomatoes!\nšŸ» Local Vendors & Fun Activities: Explore craft beverages and fun family activities.\nšŸŽŸļø Admission is Free! Registration is encouraged but optional. Potluck lunch tickets are available for a suggested donation of $20 per person. You can also choose to bring a dish to share.\nšŸŒŸ Silent Auction: Starting in August and running through Sow & Grow Fest. Amazing items like East Fork Pottery\, an Airbnb cabin getaway\, an Asheville Artisan gift basket\, and more will be up for grabs!\nšŸ“¢ Support the Grow for Good Fund: Your potluck ticket donation and silent auction bids support farmer training programs\, scholarships\, mentorships\, and our savings incentive program.\nCelebrate the rich bounty of our region with us! šŸŒ¾šŸ„• URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/organic-growers-school-2nd-annual-sow-grow-fest/ LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="Organic Growers School":MAILTO:outreach@organicgrowersschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T080000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20240812T142348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T142348Z UID:33697-1724659200-1724832000@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:CEAg World Conference and Expo DESCRIPTION:The inaugural CEAg World Conference and Expo is the premier event for the rapidly advancing sector of food grown in protected environments. At this event\, growers\, produce companies\, food retailers\, business leaders\, academia\, government\, research\, associations and all stakeholders involved with food grown in CEA will learn all the strategies\, challenges and how to overcome them\, opportunities\, support/resources to start\, maintain\, upgrade\, and expand a controlled environment operation for food produce helping you achieve year-round success. In addition to the conference sessions\, there will be an expo hall with products and services to support these operations\, Roundtable Discussion Groups\, Tours\, and more! \n*** FREE REGISTRATION FOR GROWERS! *** Use promo code CEAGFR for your FREE REGISTRATION URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/ceag-world-conference-and-expo/ LOCATION:Raleigh Convention Center\, 500 S Salisbury St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20240725T144029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T144029Z UID:33589-1723912200-1723921200@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Utopian Seed Project - Trial to Table Summer Celebration DESCRIPTION:Our Summer Celebration will take place at Old North Farm\, Cleveland County\, NC. Joining us will be chefs Sera Cuni\, Greg Collier\, John Fleer\, Baker Keia Mastrianni\, Homesteader Ashley English\, and Jessica Weisman from Found Ice Cream. Each chef will be creating 2 small plates using Utopian Seed Project ingredients\, Ashley will be offering a small bite and an Alternative Summer Greens cooking demonstration\, and weā€™ll have an Okra tasting table! *Each chef will offer at least one vegetarian option. \nYour ticket price includes two small plates from each chef (8 plates total) and a scoop of ice cream from Found! All drinks are inclusive (beer\, wine\, cider and soda options available)\, and an okra seed collaborative beer from Cellarest Brewing will be available! \nHope to see you on August 17th! URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/utopian-seed-project-trial-to-table-summer-celebration/ LOCATION:Old North Farm\, 3458 Crowder Ridge Rd\, Shelby\, NC\, 28150\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="Utopian Seed Project":MAILTO:Terri@utopianseed.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20240807T182124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T182257Z UID:33666-1723284000-1723298400@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples\, peaches if available\, and raspberries and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the vine or branch! Current apple varieties include honey crisp and ginger gold. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard/ LOCATION:KTā€™s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T210000 DTSTAMP:20260603T221227 CREATED:20240613T144008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T144008Z UID:33231-1721498400-1721509200@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Barn Dance with Zydeco Ya Ya DESCRIPTION:Mon Cher letā€™s get to it! Most requested faves Zydeco Ya Ya are back in the Big Barn for zydeco\, swamp pop\, second line\, and Cajun swing. These guys always provide a fabulous groove and engaging show that makes you want to hop out onto the floor- or bob and weave from your chair\, cold one in hand. \nHNG will be running a bar with local beers\, NA beverage and snack cart.\nBarn Door Ciderworks will provide some sweet and snappy sips of their legendary cider brewed right here in Fairview.\nVooDoo Roux food truck will bring the perfect flavors for the evening with some scratch made Cajun/Creole New Orleans-style street food. Donā€™t forget the beignets! \nBy purchasing your ticket online you will be on our Will Call list\, admission will be checked in at the Cabana! \nDate: Saturday\, July 20th\, 2024\nTime: 6pm-9pm\nCost: $10/person\n5 and under free! \n*We love four-legged friends\, but only two-legged creatures may attend this event. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/barn-dance-with-zydeco-ya-ya/ LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR