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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Strawberry Growers: Whether you are a new farmer or an established producer looking to expand your customer base, this workshop will offer an overview of current strawberry production and marketing strategies for the piedmont of North Carolina.
The Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (SDBII) is hosting a series of workshops focused on assessing value-added dairy business expansion tools. Topics will include the following: Questions to consider when expanding your operation; tools for analyzing feasibility and profitability; Case study - growing a value-added dairy enterprise at Middle Tennessee State University Creamery; and applying ... Read more
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 tours, ... Read more
This tour goes exploring through our 80 acres of working farmland. Head to the top of UFO hill for a spectacular view, walk alongside the creek through forest, see the grazing animals on pasture, and learn about regenerative agriculture. You will get an overview of our farm history and a more in-depth look at our ... Read more
Join us August 30 from 6-7:30 PM EDT for the fourth installment of our Market Readiness Series focusing on how farmers can become certified SNAP/EBT retailers and sell directly to SNAP shoppers in their community. We will be joined by RAFI-USA’s own Angel Woodrum and Lisa Misch who will share the ins and outs of how to ... Read more
Farm Beginnings is training the next generation of farmers in the many skills that are required to start and expand a successful farm business: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. Come to our Information Session to learn about program curriculum, components, instructors, scholarships and course specifics. Farm Beginnings® will help ... Read more
During the November general election, Buncombe County voters will have the opportunity to support two separate general obligation bond measures. Join us to learn about the bonds and to ask your questions. A $30 million bond will support protection of productive farmland, natural landscapes, and clean water in our streams and rivers. County leaders have ... Read more
It’s time to kick off your shoes and dance in the Big Barn here at Hickory Nut Gap Farm in gorgeous Fairview, NC! Come out from 6pm-9pm to see Zydeco Ya Ya, a powerhouse band from the Piedmont area of the Carolinas and Georgia that play high energy that high energy Louisiana sound of Zydeco. ... Read more
Please join us for a volunteer work week of autumn planting at our new farm in Sandy Mush, NC -- Spiral Mountain. Spiral Mountain is a 34-acre farm with five cabins with vision of community, growing food and learning together. During this work week, we will be installing at least 50 lavender plants (and potentially ... Read more
The county's blueprint for growth is a recipe for sprawl. The recent community survey indicated a majority wish to retain the county's rural and agricultural heritage by planning for good, smart growth. Eight citizen speakers will open the meeting to encourage smart growth. We want to show strong support by filling the seats - let ... Read more