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SUMMARY:EOV Monitor Training at Hickory Nut Gap
DESCRIPTION:Ecological Outcome Verification is an outcome-based monitoring protocol that evaluates and tracks ecosystem function year over year currently deployed on over 8 million acres globally. The EOV protocol was developed in collaboration with leading soil scientists\, ecologists\, agronomists\, and an extensive network of regenerative land managers around the world. Used as an empirical data set to support regenerative agriculture all throughout the world. \nEOV is a practical and scalable soil and landscape assessment methodology that tracks outcomes in biodiversity\, water\, soil health\, and ecosystem function (i.e. water cycle\, mineral cycle\, energy flow\, and community dynamics). \nDate: 5/1/2026-5/3/2026\nLocation: Hickory Nut Gap Farm\nTuition: $1000\n*One work-trade seat available for a student who will be able to trade 5-10 hours of time to lower the price of the training to $300. Contact Mikey.Hans-Barrientos@hickorynutgap.com to apply. \nThe Hickory Nut Gap Farm Savory Hub is a premier regional and regenerative agriculture hub that has monitored over 40 farms and 12\,000 acres of farmland in the South-Eastern US. Providing a hybrid in-classroom and in-field approach at a premier Savory Hub\, training will lay out the scientific value and rigor of EOV\, regional ecology training\, land health auditing\, farm and land mapping\, plant species identification\, and farm planning. \nUpon completion of training\, you will be a certified EOV Monitor until the end of 2026. This certification allows monitors to potentially work with any of the 44 Savory Hubs on 6 continents monitoring independent farms and whole supply chains. Hickory Nut Gap will offer an additional Hands On Holistic Management Course this fall\, taking this course at HNG (or elsewhere) will certify you as a monitor indefinitely. Students will receive a full training to manage Ecological Outcome Verification and leave with instructional materials\, plant ID training and documents\, an appreciable understanding of ecological processes & land management\, as well as connections to the Hickory Nut Gap Farm Hub & the Savory Institute. \nMEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS:\nMikey Hans-Barrientos is the Hickory Nut Gap Hub Manager in Fairview\, North Carolina. Originally from Miami\, Florida\, he was introduced to agriculture while working on the Warren Wilson College Farm while getting his bachelor’s degree at Warren Wilson College. After graduating\, Mikey went on to work in and around agriculture for several years before getting involved in the Hickory Nut Gap Hub. When he is not out monitoring farms all over the South-East\, he is most likely at his home in West Asheville\, just 30 minutes from the farm\, with his partner\, dog\, and too many cats. \nBen Gladstone is a Hickory Nut Gap Hub EOV Monitor. As a monitor\, he works with Mikey to collect and interpret ecological data with HNG’s partner farms. He discovered his passion for regenerative agriculture through an Ecological Outcome Verification (EOV) training course facilitated by the Savory Institute\, which reshaped his approach to land planning by connecting design with measurable ecosystem outcomes. Outside of work\, Ben is developing his own pasture poultry operation\, trying to stay competitive on the ultimate frisbee field\, and planning his next adventure with his dog\, Kaiya.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/eov-monitor-training-at-hickory-nut-gap/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
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SUMMARY:Record Keeping Methods for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Record Keeping Methods Keep records is hard. The key is finding the right mix of methods\, tools and automations that work for you. Don’t have time to research all that? Who does? A bookkeeper. This seminar\, led by farm bookkeeper and tax expert Laurel Clabaugh will cover different ways to effectively keep records for tax prep and audit security with low-to-no cost tools and simple tips to help you find a system that you actually keep up with. \nSpeaker: Laurel Clabaugh\nCo-Sponsors: EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems\, Rutherford County Extension\, Isothermal Community College\nThis event will be held in person at 318 Big Island Rd. Forest City\, NC 28043
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/record-keeping-methods-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Rutherford County Livestock Educational Facility\, 318 Big Island Rd.\, Forest City\, NC\, 28043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Growing Food on Slopes: May Session
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Bountiful Cities\, OGS is excited to offer a series of hands-on workshops at Pearson Garden Food Hub in the Montford neighborhood in Asheville. Over 3 sessions\, we will explore planning\, installing infrastructure\, and planting food-producing plants in a sloped system; we will build a small hillside orchard to practice the concepts and skills. \nWe’ll cover: what and where to grow based on soil\, sunlight\, slope\, and water access; how to measure and install swales and terraces; how to maintain soil quality and prevent erosion; cultivating food from unlikely spots; and how to keep your hillside garden thriving long-term. \nIf you’ve ever wanted to grow food in your backyard or community but found our WNC hillside landscapes challenging\, this series is for you! \nThis project will support Bountiful Cities’ ongoing community-centered efforts to build long-term food security and permanent food access for all people by expanding food production at Pearson Garden. Help contribute to the cause!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/growing-food-on-slopes-may-session/
LOCATION:Pearson Garden in Montford\, 408 Pearson Dr\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Fermentation for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Join Colleen Queeney of Queeney Foods LLC for a 2 hour Beginner Class on Fermentation. You’ll learn all about how to ferment foods\, enjoy tasting different fermented foods and go home with your own jar of personally flavored sauerkraut! \nTIME: 10:00am to Noon Saturday May 16th 2026 \nLOCATION:\n570 Brevard Rd\, Unit 9\, Asheville NC 28806 – WNC Foodworks Training Room (Behind the WNC Farmer’s Market)
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/fermentation-for-beginners-2/
LOCATION:WNC FoodWorks\, 570 Brevard Rd.\, Unit 9\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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SUMMARY:Technology for Small Farms Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is aimed at farmers\, market gardeners\, and agricultural personnel interested in learning about equipment and tools designed for use by and/or small farmers. Extension Agents from NC Extension will lead discussions on a variety of topics. Lunch and refreshments will be provided at no charge. \nSpecific topics covered include power equipment with a heavy emphasis on walk-behind tractors and their implements\, hand tools and CoolBot Technology.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/technology-for-small-farm-workshop/
LOCATION:NC Cooperative Extension Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Office\, 876 Acquoni Rd\, Cherokee\, NC\, 28719\, United States
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SUMMARY:Farmers Market & Farm Stand Marketing Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Turn market shoppers into loyal customers\nLearn how to attract attention\nEngage customers at your booth and beyond\nKeep them coming back week after week \nThis class is taught by Michelle Dineen Smith\, the Market Director of the Watauga County Farmers’ Market
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farmers-market-farm-stand-marketing-strategies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T180000
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SUMMARY:Considering Agritourism for Your Operation
DESCRIPTION:Considering Agritourism for Your Operation Definitions\, Activities\, Farm Stays\nTopic: Agribusiness \nHave you considered adding agritourism to your farm operation? What are some of the activities to consider beyond the corn maze? This answer depends mostly on your farm focus and the skills and activities that are easiest for you to share. \nDo you love to raise chickens? Do you raise fiber animals? Do you have an option for a u-pick? We will discuss these options\, as well as farm stay options\, as another farm income opportunity. Bring your questions and concerns to this interactive session. \nSpeaker(s): Presented by EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems with Laura Lauffer\, EMFS Project Director\nCo-Sponsor(s): NC State Extension & Western Piedmont Community College\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/considering-agritourism-for-your-operation/
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