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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Grower Buyer Meeting

Western Carolina Universiry, Health and Human Services Building 4121 Little Savannah Rd, Cullowhee

WCU office of sustainability and EmPOWERing Mountian Food Systems invite you to a grower buyer event on June 28th. Growers and food artisans who are interested in selling to regional restaurants and other local establishments are invited to share their product availability and meet buyers. Buyers who are seeking to learn about local products and ... Read more

2022 Southeast Value-Added Dairy Conference

The StateView Hotel 2451 Alumni Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Each year, the Southeast Value-Added Dairy Conference provides educational and networking opportunities for producers and industry partners. This year, attendees will learn about innovative marketing and packaging, how to get access to retail space, food safety and hazard audits, and more! Join us and make sure to register by July 5th save $$ on lodging ... Read more

Farm Fresh for Health Regional Symposium at Perry’s Berry’s

Perry's Berry's 1136 Browning View Road, Morganton, NC, United States

Throughout summer 2022 ASAP will present a series of regional symposiums for healthcare professionals in Western North Carolina to highlight the principles of Farm Fresh for Health. Each symposium will introduce key strategies and feature examples from ASAP and the community, including projects from ASAP’s Community in Action initiative. Attendees will take part in farm ... Read more

Old Fort Farmers Market

Old Fort Farm Stand 611 Bat Cave Rd., Old Fort, NC, United States

This new farmers market will take place every Saturday from 10am - 2pm at 611 Bat Cave Rd. Old Fort, NC 28762 during the market season. There are multiple farms with fresh and local herbs, produce, eggs, and honey. Along with a plant nursery and local crafts people to share their goods. Each week, there's ... Read more

Telling Your Story: Using Evaluation and Other Tools to Share Your Organization’s Impact

Jackson County Library 310 Keener Street, Sylva, NC, United States

This workshop will help non-profits, faith-based groups, and community organizations learn how to measure and document their work. Are you doing valuable work in your community, but struggling to capture impacts to share with others? Do you want to fine-tune your ability to uplift your results? If yes, this workshop is for you! This workshop ... Read more

Farm Fresh for Health Symposium at KT’s Orchard and Apiary

KT's Orchard and Apiary 158 Pigeon Ford Rd., Canton, NC, United States

Throughout summer 2022 ASAP will present a series of regional symposiums for healthcare professionals in Western North Carolina to highlight the principles of Farm Fresh for Health. Each symposium will introduce key strategies and feature examples from ASAP and the community, including projects from ASAP’s Community in Action initiative. Attendees will take part in farm ... Read more

Urban Garden Tour and Tasting with Bountiful Cities

West Asheville Neighborhood 98 Sulphur Springs Rd., Asheville, NC, United States

The Urban Garden Tour is FREE event open to everyone! Seven local food producing gardens will open their gates for visitors, educational activities and tours. There is no cost to visit the gardens. Local chefs will be preparing small bites for sampling and local (nonalcoholic) drinks will be available. Register at this link: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTQ5MDIx to ... Read more

School Garden Training

Online/Virtual

Students will eat what they grow! School gardens are an excellent tool for experiential learning and nutrition education. In this virtual workshop, early care and education professionals will be trained to establish farm to school gardens and to integrate gardening into state and national curriculum. We will share resources to create or expand your garden ... Read more

Telling Your Story: Using Evaluation and Other Tools to Share Your Organization’s Impact

Historic Marion Train Depot 58 Depot Street, Marion, NC, United States

This workshop will help non-profits, faith-based groups, and community organizations learn how to measure and document their work. Are you doing valuable work in your community, but struggling to capture impacts to share with others? Do you want to fine-tune your ability to uplift your results? If yes, this workshop is for you! This workshop ... Read more

Growing Culinary Herbs Successfully on Your Farm

Rayburn Farms Barnardsville, NC, United States

Join Extension professionals and growers to learn more about commercially growing culinary herbs for market. The workshop is two days*. Day 1 (8/8 3pm) will be by zoom and Day 2 (8/9 3pm) we will visit a successful herb grower's farm. Herbs are valuable for culinary, cosmetic, medicinal, and ornamental products, offering a world of ... Read more

$12.50

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