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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Appalachia Day invites attendees to immerse themselves in the essence of Appalachia with an array of engaging activities. You can enter a chance to win a private farm tour guided by Farm Director Virginia Hamilton, offering insights into the workings of this regenerative farm ($250 value). Take the kids on a hay ride or pony ... Read more
Did you know food waste is the third largest contributor to climate change? Participants can learn more about this and a wide range of topics including business opportunities, and compost solutions at the WNC Food Waste Solutions Summit. The Summit, is a regional gathering aimed at disrupting food waste issues facing our communities, expanding our ... Read more
Join us for our 4th annual holiday market.
Join us at the WNC AgTech and Agribusiness Discovery Event. This summit is the kickoff event for a year-long effort to explore opportunities to increase economic development in Western NC via the synthesis of agriculture and business. The summit will bring together leaders who are – or could be – working in the agribusiness/agtech space ... Read more
Southside Community Farm and New Belgium Brewing are collaborating for a BIPOC Winter Market. Find regular vendors from Southside's monthly BIPOC market, plus a few more. Buy gifts for loved ones while supporting local BIPOC businesses.
Turn your interest in growing vegetables, fruits, herbs, and other crops and livestock into a sustainable agriculture-based business. This practical hands-on approach gives you the skills needed to create and strengthen a successful business venture. You will also be introduced to resources and contacts you need to run your business more efficiently and effectively. Topics ... Read more
Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, Watauga County Agricultural Extension, and Wildcat Compost for a workshop on organic soil fertility! Having strong, healthy soil is the first step towards growing fantastic products. During this workshop, Richard Boylan of Watauga County Agricultural Extension will cover the basics of soil fertility, testing, and soil addition options. Kevin ... Read more
Join us for our 2024 Annual Agri-business Summit | January 24, 2024 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the HCC Regional High Tech Center! The 2024 Agri-Business Summit is back in-person and features new, relevant, and exciting topics for current and prospective Agribusiness Entrepreneurs. Engage with fellow Agribusinesses, Entrepreneurs, and Resource Providers, learning new skills and ... Read more
This presentation is designed for adults of the general public and assumes no prior knowledge of pollinators. You’ll learn about pollination and pollinators overall, as well as the most common pollinators in Western North Carolina. These topics are followed by a discussion of conservation concerns and simple steps you can take to help pollinators. The ... Read more
Join BRWIA and Lively Up Farm for a workshop all about sustainable mushroom production! Growing mushrooms can be a low-input, high-revenue enterprise for farmers and homesteaders. This workshop will cover species of wood and mushrooms that are most compatible, when to cut trees, and how to inoculate and stack logs for maximum harvest over many ... Read more