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SUMMARY:Climate Resilience Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is primarily geared towards established farms (3+ years in production). Farmers will gain an understanding of how to assess their risk due to changing climate\, identify and evaluate opportunities to become more resilient as the climate changes. This training incorporates models for risk assessment currently being used in other regions (Upper Midwest & New England) and adapts them for use based on expected climatic trends in Southern Appalachia. \nExperts on Tap\, Not On Top:\nThis is a cohort based training that centers farmer experience and knowledge. Subject area experts\, such as agricultural extension agents and technical assistance providers\, will be engaged as part of the process to supplement and further contextualize the knowledge that farmers already bring to the table. \nRegistration: https://share.hsforms.com/1CC3xkZzlQuuJJ8nOoiNF8Qcney9\nScholarships: https://share.hsforms.com/1CC3xkZzlQuuJJ8nOoiNF8Qcney9
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/climate-resilience-training/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Learn to Build Your Own Terrarium
DESCRIPTION:Learn to create your own low-maintenance terrarium in this beginner-friendly class that covers everything from proper soil layering and drainage to choosing the right plants for your space. You’ll master the essentials of light\, humidity\, and plant selection while building a miniature garden from the ground up. Perfect for anyone curious about terrariums but intimidated by the details—Jessica breaks down the science in a way that’s approachable\, practical\, and fun. No purchase necessary beyond your ticket\, but terrarium supplies will be available for sale at the event.\nChoose-Your-Price: $5 – $30
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/learn-to-build-your-own-terrarium/
LOCATION:Winding Stair Farm\, 57 Saunders Rd.\, Franklin\, NC\, 28734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Herbal Salve
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, you’ll learn to create a deeply nourishing\, herbal-infused salve using locally available plants. Whether you’re interested in natural remedies\, sustainable self-care\, or simply looking for a new skill\, this class will guide you through every step of the process. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\nHow to identify and safely forage wild medicinal herbs found in the North Carolina mountains.\nThe process of storing herbs and making infused herbal oils are foundational skills for herbalism\, with many applications in the home and kitchen\nThe benefits of various healing plants\, and how to incorporate them into everyday wellness.\nHands-on experience crafting your own salve—and you’ll take home a jar of your handcrafted remedy! \nAll materials provided—just bring your curiosity!\nPrice: $30
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/make-your-own-herbal-salve/
LOCATION:Winding Stair Farm\, 57 Saunders Rd.\, Franklin\, NC\, 28734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Log Plugging on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Many mushroom species love to grow on trees naturally. The easiest way to simulate this natural relationship is to inoculate cut logs with mushroom spawn. This is a low-tech\, no waste\, regenerative way to grow mushrooms and easy enough to do at home. \nIn this afternoon workshop you will receive: \n\n Access to Chris Parker’s 30 years of experience growing and working with mushrooms\nInitial understanding of how mushrooms grow\nOverview of how mycelium creates fruiting bodies\nLearn how to select optimal logs\nLearn which woods suit which mushroom species\nHands-on demonstration of how to plug logs\nHand-on practice plugging a log\nTake home a log you have plugged ($25- 30 retail value)
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mushroom-log-plugging-on-the-farm/
LOCATION:The Forest Farmacy\, 24 Davis Lane\, Marshall\, NC\, 28753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Support : Industry Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Strategies for Support is a one hour online focus group for discussing and defining investment recommendations that have been uncovered earlier in the Local Lab process. \nInsights shared at this discussion will help shape new shared resources\, infrastructure\, and services to remove barriers to scaling and sustaining businesses in Western North Carolina Region. \nThe discussion is open to owners and employees of food and beverage manufacturers and value-added food or beverage companies. There is no limit to the scale of the business that can participate\, we welcome soloprenuers and those with 100+ employees and everything in between. And we want companies at any stage of development\, from those working out of your home kitchen to companies with their own production facility.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/strategies-for-support-industry-focus-group/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Create Your Own Freeform Kudzu Basket
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Basket teaches how to transform the south’s most invasive vine into a beautiful handmade basket using kudzu harvested from our November 14th community clean-up at the Cowee School. Discover a new skill while enjoying the peace and tranquility of Winding Stair’s gardens. The $40 ticket includes your finished basket.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/create-your-own-freeform-kudzu-basket/
LOCATION:Winding Stair Farm\, 57 Saunders Rd.\, Franklin\, NC\, 28734\, United States
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