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In this class we will go over the soil food web, what is living soil compared to dirt. Ways to build healthy, living soil inexpensively on our property, compost basics, and how to build our own potting mixes far superior to anything we can buy. If interested we will even examine a few different soils ... Read more
Along with Contour Lines Corp we will be leading the planting of a 3-acre diversified food forest which will feature a number of fruit trees and native support trees planted on contour in a system of berms and swales. This is a unique demonstration project on conservation land, which will be managed in perpetuity so ... Read more
Please Register in advance for our FREE Spring Seed Starting Workshop March 9th, from 2-3:30 at Grove Street Community Center. Ta'rin'ii will demonstrate best practices for starting your spring seedlings. This will be a two part conversation, with discussion, Q & A, and then hands on seed starting. Please bring seeds, gloves, pots, and hand ... Read more
FREE virtual workshops presented by ASAP. Looking for an easy, affordable, and effective way to promote your farm and communicate to customers? Newsletters are a great vehicle to draw in new customers, and especially to keep existing ones updated and engaged with your farm business. This workshop is for any direct-to-consumer farmers who are looking ... Read more
Curious about American chestnuts? Come learn how to plant and care for American chestnut seedlings as we add to a small demonstration orchard in Asheville's city parks! You will hear about The American Chestnut Foundation's current strategies on how to restore this once prolific tree. No supplies needed, just bring yourself and any questions you ... Read more
Creating a foodforest can get expensive. Come learn how you can build your own foodforest and save money with propagation. We will review how to take hardwood, softwood, and semi-hardwood cuttings, air layering, stratifying seeds, and rooting hormones. We will review the process, differences, and benefits of each. This class will show you all the ways you can create ... Read more
April is Food Waste Reduction month, and on Sunday April 21st 1-5pm Bountiful Cities will celebrate that and Earth Day with a Bountiful Bowls event at UNCA. Take a cooking class to learn how to reduce food waste, and fill your ceramic bowl with "Stone Soup." This FREE event is open to all. Community members ... Read more
This half day intensive will provide a deep dive into the theory and practice of agroforestry and is geared towards anyone looking to implement agroforestry on their landscape- for profit or at a home scale. Topics covered: Comprehensive tour of Wild East Farm agroforestry plantings Site prep considerations Keyline design, keyline plow Local forest ecology ... Read more
This half day intensive geared is towards folks looking for technical knowledge and personal empowerment around gardening- for profit or at a home scale. You’ll head home with confidence and enthusiasm to start your garden or take your current garden to the next level. Topics covered include: Tour the Wild East market garden, tool shed, ... Read more
Unleash Your Ag Potential: AgLaunch Announces Call for Applications for Cultivate Appalachia Bootcamp Do you have an innovative idea or technology that could reshape our agricultural landscape? AgLaunch, a nonprofit organization specializing in agricultural innovation, is calling for applications for its Cultivate Appalachia Bootcamp and the flagship AgLaunch365 Accelerator and Farm Trial program. The Cultivate ... Read more