Community Events Calendar

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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  • Native Plants for Vegetable Gardening

    The Dr. John Wilson Community Garden 99 White Pine Dr., Black Mountain, NC, United States

    Join us to learn about the benefits of native plants for us, our gardens, and the ecosystems we call home. Adam Bigelow, avid organic gardener, will lead us as we immerse ourselves in the diversity of native plants. We will discuss how natives work to attract beneficial insects, beautify vegetable and flower gardens, and provide

  • Indigo Dye Workshop with Organic Growers School and R Farm

    R Farm 1530 New Stock Rd, Weaverville, NC, United States

    Indigo, a deep blue dye derived from the indigo plant (Indigofera), has a rich and complex history in North America. This workshop will incorporate the history of the indigo plant, how artists use it today, and how to grow and use indigo on a small scale. We will visit the field where a local farmer's

  • Small Ruminant Record Keeping

    Polk County Cooperative Extension 60 Gibson St, Columbus, NC, United States

    Free Seminar through the NC Cooperative Extension with Dr. Andrew Weaver, Extension Small Ruminant Specialist. Dr. Weaver will go over the importance of record keeping, methods of record keeping, traits, and how to utilize records to improve management decision making. RSVP to Cassie LeMaster [email protected] or 828-894-8218

  • Native Plants Workshop

    Daniel Boone Native Gardens 651 Horn in the West Drive, Boone, NC, United States

    Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and Brian Antczak, owner of Bug Lovers Native Plants to learn how to landscape with native plants at Daniel Boone Native Gardens. At this Workshop, participants can expect to learn about how to sustainably use and incorporate native plants that are crucial for providing food and habitat for wildlife

  • Stocking Your Winter Home Apothecary with Lori Jenkins

    Honey and the Hive 23 Merrimon Ave, Weaverville, NC

    In this gathering, participants will explore the different types of kitchen medicines they can easily make in their own kitchens for the Fall and Winter Months. Honeys, vinegars, simple tinctures, tea blends, and syrup preparations will be discussed as well as recipes provided by Lori Jenkins of Sister of Mother Earth. Participants will be able

  • Natural Dye Workshop

    Mystic Roots Farm 105 Flat Creek Road, Fairview, NC, United States

    Natural Dye Workshop with local fiber artist Cricket Kaufman Come learn about the magic of turning flowers/plants into lasting colors on your textiles in immersion dye pots. We will also be harvesting flowers from Mystic Roots farm to hammer prints on to your personalized tote bag. Leave with : 🌿 The confidence to start your

  • Agroforestry Design and Management at Wild East Farm

    Wild East Farm 370 Wilkerson Way, Marion, NC, United States

    Forest Farming Tour: Wild East Farm Join Noah and Lyric for a tour of Wild East Farm, where they have established ~12 acres of crop tree plantings designed for pasturing livestock throughout. Learn about the fundamentals of agroforestry and experience firsthand how to plan for long-term tree regeneration.

  • SC Tax Training for Small Scale Farmers and Ranchers

    Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center 650 Howard Street, Spartanburg, SC, United States

    Training on: financial management, effective recordkeeping and best practices, business planning and enterprise budgeting, NCRS programs. Improve your financial stability and learn more about tax regulation and best management practices. 650 Howard Street Spartanburg, SC 29303 For more information contact: Tyrone Williams, Upstate Region Extension Ag Agent. [email protected] (864) 332-0910

  • Organic Crop Management Series. Session 1: Soil Management

    Online/Virtual

    Organic Crop Management is a FREE webinar series led by local farmers and agricultural resource specialists. Growers will gain the tools to manage soil health, weeds, pests and diseases for the whole farm. Participants will also gain insight into considerations for Organic Certification. Each session will center around direct experience in the field from organic

  • Pricing for Perennials Workshop

    Mountain BizWorks 153 S. Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    From ornamentals and berries to fruit trees and medicinal herbs, perennial crops are an attractive way for farmers to diversify their offerings and shift their production schedules, but they're not always a bed of rosaceae. Join us for a FREE farmer-to-farmer workshop next week to get financial and operational insights to help make perennial crops