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
A Hickory Nut Gap tradition. Bring your mat and mindfulness to the Big Barn to get centered with Fairview-based yogi Mary Beth! Mary Beth believes yoga should be potent, but playful. She strives to deliver fluid, well balanced vignettes that offer physical expansion and mental restoration. She teaches gentle and vinyasa flow, all levels welcome!
Eliada’s biggest annual event of the year! Ring in the Fall season with an Asheville tradition – Eliada’s 8-acre Corn Maze. Enjoy our fall- themed activities from our tractor ride to a fun experience on the jumping pillow, maze, games and more! We collaborate with schools and businesses to offer special opportunities for educational field
Join Ben Kitchen to see a successful, sustainably-managed forest farm in a rich cove forest in Cherokee County. With decades of experience growing wild-simulated native herbs, Ben will share his techniques and wisdom as we wind through diverse multi-aged understory plantings. Seeds and planting stock may be available for purchase. Due to parking constraints, we
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. Each session also addresses standards and record-keeping requirements for applying for and maintaining Organic Certification. Schedule: All sessions are Monday evenings, September
Overview Producers & youth are invited to explore NRCS conservation practices through a farm tour, expert panels & breakout sessions. Connect with fellow producers and explore career pathways in conservation agriculture at this comprehensive field day! Experience hands-on learning through guided tours of NRCS demonstration sites, followed by "Real Talk" discussions with producers, technicians, and
This training is primarily geared towards established farms (3+ years in production). Farmers will gain an understanding of how to assess their risk due to changing climate, identify and evaluate opportunities to become more resilient as the climate changes. This training incorporates models for risk assessment currently being used in other regions (Upper Midwest &
Cultivate Our Community with this uniquely tasteful event to be held from 11:00am to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2nd, at Olivette Farm Stand at 172 Old Macedonia Rd., Alexander NC. FREE to attend, with any donation proceeds benefiting the local food pantry Beacon of Hope Services. Local and regional fermenters will be presenting their products
Learn to create your own low-maintenance terrarium in this beginner-friendly class that covers everything from proper soil layering and drainage to choosing the right plants for your space. You'll master the essentials of light, humidity, and plant selection while building a miniature garden from the ground up. Perfect for anyone curious about terrariums but intimidated
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to create a deeply nourishing, herbal-infused salve using locally available plants. Whether you’re interested in natural remedies, sustainable self-care, or simply looking for a new skill, this class will guide you through every step of the process. What You’ll Learn: How to identify and safely forage wild medicinal herbs