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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Ready to learn how to create systems that heal the planet and promote social equity? 🌱💪 Our Permaculture Design Course is not just about ecological sustainability—it’s about transforming communities through a lens of justice, ecological restoration, and emergency preparedness. This course takes place one weekend per month April through October. In this course, you'll learn
AgOptions staff are holding informational meetings throughout August and September to discuss the 2026 WNC AgOptions grant program, application timeline, and answer questions. Dates and locations for all of the meetings are posted on the AgOptions website: https://wncagoptions.org Although not required, attendance does provide helpful information and gives applicants the opportunity to ask questions and
Affordable, healthy eating tips and delicious recipes with Shaniqua Simuel. Who knew we could have so much fun in the kitchen?! The ACNC Wellness & Opportunity Center provides programs and educational opportunities for our members and the community. This free LUNCHTIME food demonstration is open to ALL but tailored towards those with type 2 diabetes
The Utopian Seed Project cultivates a diverse range of crops and varieties with the goal of enhancing agrobiodiversity in the food and farming system. We want more crops and varieties being grown and enjoyed (i.e., eaten!) in our region. Our Trial to Table event series brings together talented local chefs to showcase the work we’re
Join us on Tuesday, August 19, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm with Delia Jovel Dubon from Tierra Fertil Cooperativa, a Farm Beginnings® graduate and current Journeyperson student, who will share her farm journey.
Affordable, healthy eating tips and delicious recipes with Shaniqua Simuel. Who knew we could have so much fun in the kitchen?! The ACNC Wellness & Opportunity Center provides programs and educational opportunities for our members and the community. This free LUNCHTIME food demonstration is open to ALL but tailored towards those with type 2 diabetes
Join us for a free, online info session and farmer panel on Wednesday, August 21st from 7–8pm (ET) to learn more about the Journeyperson Program from the Organic Growers School! This session is your chance to hear directly from program graduates as they share how Journeyperson supported their growth, shaped their farming journey, and helped
What can you expect to see at the Swain County Agricultural Fair? A County Fair-style festival, complete with judging of vegetables, eggs, and flowers, agricultural demos, craft vendors, food vendors, live music, Appalachian-style clogging, youth livestock shows and activities for kids. Also, prize winning entries in agricultural produce, home canned and baked goods, 4-H arts
What can you expect to see at the Swain County Agricultural Fair? A County Fair-style festival, complete with judging of vegetables, eggs, and flowers, agricultural demos, craft vendors, food vendors, live music, Appalachian-style clogging, youth livestock shows and activities for kids. Also, prize winning entries in agricultural produce, home canned and baked goods, 4-H arts
Join us at Olivette’s Riverside Park on Saturday August 23rd for a very special benefit show in 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 and live music. In honor of our local farmers and all