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SUMMARY:Permaculture Course at Ruby Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Ready to learn how to create systems that heal the planet and promote social equity? 🌱💪 Our Permaculture Design Course is not just about ecological sustainability—it’s about transforming communities through a lens of justice\, ecological restoration\, and emergency preparedness. This course takes place one weekend per month April through October. \nIn this course\, you’ll learn how to:\n💚 Design regenerative systems that restore ecosystems and empower communities.\n🌎 Integrate sustainable practices that address both environmental and social inequities.\n🛠️ Plan for resilience and self-sufficiency in the face of climate change and emergencies. \nWhether you’re looking to take action in your own backyard or work toward community-wide transformation\, this course will give you the tools\, knowledge\, and inspiration to design with justice and sustainability at the heart.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/permaculture-course-at-ruby-ranch/
LOCATION:Ruby Ranch NC\, 36 Kel County Rd.\, Candler\, NC\, 28715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Ruby Ranch NC":MAILTO:laura@yummyyards.com
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SUMMARY:The Basics of Biodynamic/French Intensive Horticulture Weekend
DESCRIPTION:We will explore the history\, background and practical methods basic to this approach to horticulture.\nThis sharing will be geared toward the needs of the home gardener. Instructed by Craig Siska. Classes are 9 am to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday at Warren Wilson’s Campus\, hosted by Warren Wilson’s Mountain Institute for Lifelong Learning. Topic areas include: \n\n\nCreation of the garden raised bed. \n\n\nPlanting procedures. \n\n\nPropagation and seed sowing. \n\n\nWatering and weeding. \n\n\nCompanion planting. \n\n\nTool selection\, usage\, maintenance and care. \n\n\nComposting and soil preparation. \n\n\nBiodynamic preparations. \n\n\nSome key plants to grow. \n\n\nWeekend Course Level: Advanced Beginner\nCourse Cost: $260
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/the-basics-of-biodynamic-french-intensive-horticulture-weekend/
LOCATION:Warren Wilson College\, 701 Warren Wilson Road\,  Swannanoa\, NC\, 28778\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intro to Pâté
DESCRIPTION:A love letter to whole animal utilization & it’s deep history in the now-gourmet food world. Intro to Pâté will help the home cook get more out of various cuts and take that charcuterie game to the next level. Butcher & cook Todd Graham will provide his own recipes\, help each student at their station with cooking instructions and helpful tips\, techniques and ways to customize or tweak for at home production. One of our farmers will bring the perspective of regenerative pork and chicken practices\, feed & environ to give the attendee a truly farm to table perspective. \nStyles of pate-making you’ll learn: \nChicken Liver Mousse: An airy\, spreadable mousse made of chicken livers\, butter\, and spices that’s perfect for bread or crackers.\nCountry Pâté: The quintessential French pate made with ground pork and a small quantity of pork liver\, a country pate is traditionally eaten cold with bread\, sharp mustard\, and pickles.\nSmoked Ham and Parsley Terrine: A pressed terrine made of smoked ham\, ham hocks\, and an aspic of parsley and stock. \nWhat’s included: \nHands on Class led by a professional butcher and an informative talk on our Pasture Raised Chicken Model by one of our farmers\nYou’ll bring home a portion of each Pâté you’ll make in class.\nEnjoy a local charcuterie spread featuring pates\, HNG salumi and a couple local beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options will be available)\nThe store will be closed during your class\, we will provide a private shopping experience with a discount post-class \nDate: Sunday\, May 18th\, 2025 \nTime: 6pm-7:30pm \nCost: $140
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/intro-to-pate/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Farm Growth: A Financial Strategies Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer looking to enhance your financial strategy? Don’t miss our webinar\, “Growing Green: Financial Strategies for a Profitable Farm\,” on May 20\, 2025! We’ll cover key financial growth considerations and explore funding opportunities such as loans and grants. Our speakers\, Jim Johnson (USC SBDC) and Matt Dean (Clemson SBDC)\, will share their expertise and answer your questions.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farm-growth-a-financial-strategies-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T150000
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SUMMARY:Farm Growth: A Financial Strategies Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer looking to enhance your financial strategy? Don’t miss our webinar\, “Growing Green: Financial Strategies for a Profitable Farm\,” on May 20\, 2025! We’ll cover key financial growth considerations and explore funding opportunities such as loans and grants. Our speakers\, Jim Johnson (USC SBDC) and Matt Dean (Clemson SBDC)\, will share their expertise and answer your questions.\nRegister ahead.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farm-growth-a-financial-strategies-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Cheesemaking & Fermentation Workshop Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Organic Growers School will host a Fermentation Weekend with two workshops that explore fermented foods in depth. Saturday’s “Introduction to Cheesemaking” will cover cheesemaking in the home kitchen and participants will take home a small feta cheese to finish and enjoy. Sunday’s “Introduction to Vegetable Fermentation” will cover a variety of fermented foods and participants will start a vegetable ferment to take home and enjoy! Hosted on May 31 and June 1 at Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Community Farm. Please see www.organicgrowersschool.org for additional details.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/cheesemaking-fermentation-workshop-weekend/
LOCATION:SAHC Community Farm\, Alexander\, NC\, 28701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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