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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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

3rd Annual HarvestFest, ASAP Benefit Event

Olivette Riverside Park 1069 Olivette Rd., Asheville, NC, United States

Join us at Olivette’s Riverside Park on Sunday, August 25th for a very special benefit event to support of ASAP’s Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables program. HarvestFest is a celebration of local farmers, community and music. Doors open at 3pm with family games and activities. The Jackson Grimm Band will kick off at 4pm. ... Read more

CEAg World Conference and Expo

Raleigh Convention Center 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, United States

The inaugural CEAg World Conference and Expo is the premier event for the rapidly advancing sector of food grown in protected environments. At this event, growers, produce companies, food retailers, business leaders, academia, government, research, associations and all stakeholders involved with food grown in CEA will learn all the strategies, challenges and how to overcome ... Read more

U-Pick at KT’s Orchard

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

Come pick your own apples, blackberries and raspberries and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the vine or branch! Current apple varieties included Ambrosia, Blondee, Gala, Ruby Mac, Swiss Gourmet. We also have honey, jam, dried apples and lots more!

U-Pick at KT’s Orchard

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

Come pick your own apples, blackberries and raspberries and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the vine or branch! Current apple varieties included Ambrosia, Blondee, Gala, Ruby Mac, Swiss Gourmet. We also have honey, jam, dried apples and lots more!

U-Pick at KT’s Orchard

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

Come pick your own apples, blackberries and raspberries and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the vine or branch! Current apple varieties included Ambrosia, Blondee, Gala, Ruby Mac, Swiss Gourmet. We also have honey, jam, dried apples and lots 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

U-Pick at KT’s Orchard

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

Come pick your own apples, blackberries and raspberries and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the vine or branch! Current apple varieties included Ambrosia, Blondee, Gala, Ruby Mac, Swiss Gourmet. We also have honey, jam, dried apples and lots 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.

2025 WNC AgOptions Information Session

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC

You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2025 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers. AgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program, go over the 2025 application timeline, and answer questions. Grants of $5,000 and $10,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* ... Read more

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