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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Enka-Candler Holiday Tailgate Market

A-B Tech, Enka Campus 1463 Sand Hill Road, Candler, NC, United States

Join us for our 4th annual holiday market.

WNC AgTech and Agribusiness Discovery Event

WNC Ag Center Airport Rd, Fletcher, NC

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

BIPOC Winter Market

New Belgium Brewery 21 Craven Street, Asheville

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.

Appalachian Farm School

Southwestern Community College Small Business Center Burrell Conference Center 102 A-B, Sylva, NC, United States

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

Organic Soil Fertility Workshop

Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center 252 Poplar Grove Road, Boone, NC, United States

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

2024 Annual Agribusiness Summit

Haywood Community College Small Business Center 112 Industrial Park Dr., Waynesville, NC, United States

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

Introduction to Pollinators

Fairview Public Library - Meeting Room 1 Taylor Road, Fairview, NC, United States

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

Mushroom Production & Log Inoculation Workshop

Lively Up Farm NC, United States

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

Introduction to Pollinators

Swannanoa Public Library 101 W. Charleston Street, Swannanoa, NC, United States

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

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

PLEASE RSVP BY EMAILING [email protected]. This class will be capped at 20 participants. When: 3:00pm-5:30pm | 16 Feb 2024 Where: 99 White Pine Dr. Black Mountain, NC 28711 Cost: $20 (cash, check, or card at event). We strive to make our workshops accessible to all; please contact [email protected] to inquire about reduce ticket prices. About: ... Read more

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