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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

Organic Crop Management Series. Session 2: Managing Pests Organically

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 ... Read more

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