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SUMMARY:Introduction to Pollinators
DESCRIPTION: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 session wraps up with the fascinating concept of pollination syndromes and how you can use them to participate in pollinator conservation.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/introduction-to-pollinators/
LOCATION:Fairview Public Library – Meeting Room\, 1 Taylor Road\, Fairview\, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T140000
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Production & Log Inoculation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join BRWIA and Lively Up Farm for a workshop all about sustainable mushroom production! \nGrowing 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 years. Participants will also see and get to practice the whole process of drilling holes\, plugging holes and waxing the logs. Feel free to ask questions throughout the process\, and come prepared to get a little dirty! \nThis is a donation-based workshop. If you’d like to purchase inoculated logs to take home with you\, please add them to your ticket during the checkout process! Logs are limited\, so if you want to make sure you can take one home\, please order ahead of time.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mushroom-production-log-inoculation-workshop/
LOCATION:Lively Up Farm\, NC\, 28604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20231005T173006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T173006Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Pollinators
DESCRIPTION: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 session wraps up with the fascinating concept of pollination syndromes and how you can use them to participate in pollinator conservation.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/introduction-to-pollinators-2/
LOCATION:Swannanoa Public Library\, 101 W. Charleston Street\, Swannanoa\, NC\, 28778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240112T140539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T143400Z
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SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE RSVP BY EMAILING lucille.nelson@tobm.org. This class will be capped at 20 participants. \nWhen: 3:00pm-5:30pm | 16 Feb 2024\nWhere: 99 White Pine Dr. Black Mountain\, NC 28711\nCost: $20 (cash\, check\, or card at event). We strive to make our workshops accessible to all; please contact lucille.nelson@tobm.org to inquire about reduce ticket prices. \nAbout: Learn the basic principles of fruit tree and shrub pruning before participating in a demonstration implementing these practices on Apples\, Blueberries\, Hazelnuts\, Pears\, and Pawpaws growing at the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden. If you have pruning tools\, bring them! Community tools will be available for practice. \nOur teacher:\nEthnobiologist Marc Williams has studied the people\, plant\, mushroom and microbe interconnection intensively while learning to employ botanicals and other life forms for food\, medicine\, and beauty in a regenerative manner. His training includes a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies concentrating in Sustainable Agriculture with a minor in Business from Warren Wilson College and a Master’s degree in Appalachian Studies concentrating in Sustainable Development with a minor in Geography and Planning from Appalachian State University. He has spent over two decades working at a multitude of restaurants and various farms and has traveled throughout 30 countries in Central/North/South America and Europe as well as all 50 states of the USA. Marc has visited over 200 botanical gardens and research institutions during this process while taking tens of thousands of pictures of representative plants and other entities. He has taught hundreds of classes to thousands of students about the marvelous world of people and their interface with other organisms while working with over 100 organizations and particularly as a key contributor to the work of United Plant Savers\, Plants and Healers International and online at the website www.botanyeveryday.com. Marc’s greatest hope is that this effort may help improve our current challenging global ecological situation.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/fruit-tree-pruning-workshop/
LOCATION:110 South Main Street\, Boiling Springs\, NC\, 28017
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
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SUMMARY:Winter Vegetable Conference
DESCRIPTION:This is the largest commercial vegetable grower event in the region with a high quality educational program put together by vegetable extension specialist/agents at NC State University. We hope that you take advantage of this opportunity to learn about current issues associated with vegetables and take time with the representatives from agricultural companies and other businesses that support our industry during our 2-day trade show. \nNew education track for small farms/direct market growers/organic production\nA sponsored lunch and awards program will be included at noon on Thursday.\nPesticide credits will be available for attendees. (X\,O\, D\, N)\nNC Private Applicator Recertification Class (V)\nFumigation Recertification Class (Z) \nTICKETS\nTicket prices are $75 per person and this includes your Annual NC Tomato Growers Association Membership Dues. Registration after January 31\, 2024 and at the door will be $90. \nPlease click on the Red “Reserve your Spot” button to see all the options for attendees\, sponsors and exhibitors. Details are included in the ticket area. \nBOOKING GUEST ROOMS AT THE CROWNE PLAZA RESORT\nA block of rooms has been reserved at the Crowne Plaza Resort for the conference. The cost is $99.00 plus tax per night for a room with two queen beds. Deadline for this rate is midnight February 1\, 2024. \nTo make your reservations\, please call 1-800-733-3211 and refer to the NC Tomato Growers Association group and meeting name NCTGA – 2024 Annual Conference. \nYou may also call the local number\, 828-254-3211 to make your reservations. The hotel website is https://ashevillecp.com/ \nTo book your room online go to Crowne Plaza Book Online (not mobile friendly). \nTRADE SHOW\nThere will be a trade show again this year with a large number of sponsors and exhibitors setting up their displays for attendees to visit. Interested vendors should register early. \nSPONSORS/EXHIBITORS\nWe welcome sponsors for our event. Sponsorships give you the opportunity to showcase your business and allow us to make this a special conference for attendees. Sponsorships also support scholarships. Details are included on the sponsorship ticket descriptions in the “get tickets” link above. If you need to be invoiced and send a check\, please contact Ellen Moss at ellen_moss@yahoo.com. \nSCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS\nThis year we will be holding a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction to support our scholarship fund. Raffle prices are $10/each or 12 for $100. During the conference see the Registration Desk to purchase your raffle tickets or for more information. Drawing will occur at the Tomato Growers Association Luncheon on Thursday. You Must Be Present to Win! If you are not interested in purchasing a raffle ticket or bidding on the silent auction\, but would still like to support the scholarship fund\, donations are greatly appreciated! Your generosity ensures that NCTGA continues to support future generations of farmers with an endowment fund used to offer merit/need-based scholarships. You can make a donation through this Eventbrite page via the donations ticket button. Details are included in the “get tickets” link above. If you need to be invoiced and send a check\, or need a receipt for a tax deduction please contact Ellen Moss at ellen_moss@yahoo.com.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/winter-vegetable-conference/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Convention Center\, One Resort Drive\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T160000
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CREATED:20231208T141344Z
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SUMMARY:ASAP's Business of Farming Conference
DESCRIPTION:ASAP’s annual Business of Farming Conference brings together professional farmers from across the Southeast region to network and share resources to grow their farm businesses. Farmers learn about marketing\, business planning\, and financial management from regional experts and innovative peers. The conference is designed for beginning and established farmers as well as those seriously considering farming as a profession. Find out more and register now!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asaps-business-of-farming-conference-2/
LOCATION:A-B Tech Conference Center\, 16 Fernihurst Dr.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T123000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240222T174116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T174116Z
UID:32662-1708770600-1708777800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Soil building/Soil life/living soil
DESCRIPTION:In this class we will go over the soil food web\, what is living soil compared to dirt. Ways to build healthy\, living soil inexpensively on our property\, compost basics\, and how to build our own potting mixes far superior to anything we can buy. If interested we will even examine a few different soils under a microscope and see who/what is in there.\nClasses are held rain or shine / $15 to $30 sliding scale\nPay at time of attendance via cash\, Venmo\, Paypal\, or Cash App\nVisit Facebook / George Brabant OR Phat Ninja Foodforest Events to register
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/soil-building-soil-life-living-soil/
LOCATION:Phat Ninja Foodforest\, 43 Bull Mountain Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240301T190947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T190947Z
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SUMMARY:Planning and Planting Food Forest Systems on Contour Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Along with Contour Lines Corp we will be leading the planting\nof a 3-acre diversified food forest which will feature a number\nof fruit trees and native support trees planted on contour in a\nsystem of berms and swales. This is a unique demonstration\nproject on conservation land\, which will be managed in\nperpetuity so that we can all learn about the numerous benefits\nand beauty of perennial agroforestry and food forest systems. \nFolks will receive a solid introduction on how to plan and plant a food forest agroforestry site that includes hundreds of\nfruit and support trees on a berm and swale contour system. Some species we will be planting include Black Locust\, Willow\,\nCottonwood\, Elderberry\, Mulberry\, Persimmon\, Apple\, Pear\, Blueberry\, Fig and Peaches. \nJoin us\, rain or shine\, for all or any part of the day to learn\, observe\, and take part in planting if you choose. Please bring a\nwater bottle\, gloves\, raincoat/work clothes if you’re planting; tools will be provided. \nLunch will be provided midway between our morning classroom portion\, and then the rest of the day will be hands-on work.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/planning-and-planting-food-forest-systems-on-contour-workshop/
LOCATION:SAHC Community Farm\, Alexander\, NC\, 28701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20231005T173023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T173023Z
UID:31906-1709663400-1709667000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Pollinators
DESCRIPTION: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 session wraps up with the fascinating concept of pollination syndromes and how you can use them to participate in pollinator conservation.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/introduction-to-pollinators-3/
LOCATION:West Asheville Public Library\, 942 Haywood Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240201T203606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T203704Z
UID:32467-1709910000-1709919000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:ASAP's CSA Fair
DESCRIPTION:ASAP’s annual CSA Fair will take place on March 8\, 3-5:30 p.m.\, at the YWCA of Asheville\, highlighting farms with a CSA pickup location in Buncombe County. In addition to traditional produce CSAs\, the fair will include farms with specialty CSA products\, such as meat or flowers. The fair is relaxed setting where attendees chat with farmers about their products\, growing practices\, payment structure\, and more. Attendees can sign up for a CSA during the fair or follow up with farmers later. The fair will also feature local food tastings and activities for kids\, as well as produce and food products available for purchase. The event is free and open to the public. The YWCA is located at 185 S. French Broad Ave. in Asheville. Participating farms will be announced in late February. \nCSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It connects you\, the consumer\, directly with a local farm by purchasing weekly “shares” of a farm’s harvest upfront at the beginning of a season. With that commitment early on\, the farmer is able to invest in the growing season. The traditional seasonal CSA is similar to a subscription. You’ll receive a regular—most often weekly—share of produce or other farm goods at the height of their season. Learn more about CSAs here!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asaps-csa-fair-2/
LOCATION:YWCA of Asheville\, 185 S. French Broad Ave.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T153000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240222T170823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T170842Z
UID:32679-1709992800-1709998200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:FREE Spring Seed Starting Workshop and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Please Register in advance for our FREE Spring Seed Starting Workshop March 9th\, from 2-3:30 at Grove Street Community Center. Ta’rin’ii will demonstrate best practices for starting your spring seedlings. This will be a two part conversation\, with discussion\, Q & A\, and then hands on seed starting. Please bring seeds\, gloves\, pots\, and hand trowels. If you’re not able to attend the workshop\, click this link for some reminders to help you have the most success with your seeds this year! \nFor the potluck please bring a dish to share and your own eating utensils. We will provide some too\, just in case!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/free-spring-seed-starting-workshop-and-potluck/
LOCATION:Grove Street Community Center\, 36 Grove St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240222T172755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T172909Z
UID:32665-1710262800-1710270000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Newsletter Marketing for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:FREE virtual workshops presented by ASAP. \nLooking for an easy\, affordable\, and effective way to promote your farm and communicate to customers? Newsletters are a great vehicle to draw in new customers\, and especially to keep existing ones updated and engaged with your farm business. This workshop is for any direct-to-consumer farmers who are looking for new pathways to market their farm business\, and improve their customer relationships. \nJoin Farmer Vannah Roddy of Encompass Farms and ASAP’s Graphic Designer\, Emory Brandon for a more in depth look at how to start a newsletter for your farm business\, or how to improve an existing newsletter. \nThis workshop will cover the following topics:\n– Why start a newsletter for your farm business?\n– Building your newsletter subscriber base | keeping customers engaged through your newsletter\n– Increasing sales through your farm’s newsletter\n– Effective communication through newsletter content\n– The importance of storytelling within farm newsletters\n– Basic of newsletter design and format | successfully engaging your customers through newsletter aesthetics \nThis virtual workshop is free to attend\, but registration is required. 
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/newsletter-marketing-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240215T203429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T203429Z
UID:32619-1710266400-1710273600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Using REAP Grants to Fund Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina Cooperative Extension of Chatham County is conducting a webinar on March 12 for farmers interested in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects (and getting grants to help fund them!). \nREAP the Benefits of Energy Improvements on Your Farm: Using REAP Grants to Fund Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements \nMarch 12\, 2024\n6:00-8:00 p.m. \nWe have a great panel of speakers to talk about the REAP program\, how it can benefit your farm\, how energy efficiency audits help save energy\, renewable energy projects on the farm\, how to get REAP funding application support\, tax incentives for energy improvements\, and successful on-farm REAP energy projects. \nVisit Cooperative Extension’s Growing Small Farms website for a detailed agenda\, speaker bios\, and a link to register for this FREE webinar.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/using-reap-grants-to-fund-renewable-energy-systems-and-energy-efficiency-improvements/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240222T171042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T171042Z
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SUMMARY:Restoring And Planting American Chestnuts
DESCRIPTION:Curious about American chestnuts?\nCome learn how to plant and care for American chestnut seedlings as we add to a small demonstration orchard in Asheville’s city parks!\nYou will hear about The American Chestnut Foundation’s current strategies on how to restore this once prolific tree.\nNo supplies needed\, just bring yourself and any questions you may have.\nThis workshop will be led by Jamie Van Clief\, Southern Regional Coordinator with The American Chestnut Foundation in collaboration with Bountiful Cities and The City of Asheville. \nJoin us Tuesday March 19th\nWest Asheville Edible Park by the Baseball Field
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/restoring-and-planting-american-chestnuts/
LOCATION:West Asheville Edible Park\, 198 Vermont Ave.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240321T195012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T195012Z
UID:32781-1711792800-1711803600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:North Asheville Tailgate Market Seed Swap!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at market on Saturday\, March 30th for a community Seed Swap! Bring your extra seeds to share or trade with others! We will have some small empty envelopes available to help share out the seeds and we’ll have a special booth set up for it near our information booth. This is a free event!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/north-asheville-tailgate-market-seed-swap/
LOCATION:North Asheville Tailgate Market
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240315T135259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T140252Z
UID:32763-1711800000-1711810800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Spring Town Square
DESCRIPTION:Come eat\, drink\, and be merry at Beacon’s Spring Town Square event\, where we will connect across Asheville’s many communities. Join us Saturday\, March 30th from 12 to 3 pm at One World West in West Asheville. This is an opportunity for locals to learn and share about what’s happening in their communities. Attendees will have an opportunity to make announcements\, requests\, and offers during our Community Forum portion of the evening. \nDonations are requested but not required. Food and drink will be available for purchase. \nLocation: One World West at 520 Haywood Rd Asheville\, NC 28806\nRSVP Here: https://www.thebeaconnetwork.org/event-3/30
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/beacon-spring-town-square/
LOCATION:One World West\, 520 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240322T172602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T172611Z
UID:32810-1712170800-1712178000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Traditions in Agriculture presents: Building Community Around Food and Medicine
DESCRIPTION:The Traditions in Agriculture series seeks to engage the community in expanding our understanding of equitable farming\, food\, and medicinal practices. Learn how we can create healthier communities and ecosystems for food justice. \nPlants\, medicine\, and food are powerful forces that connect to place and history\, preserve cultural lineages\, and build community. Join Brandon Ruiz\, Community Herbalist and Urban Farmer based on Catawba Land (Charlotte\, North Carolina) to learn and discuss different approaches to work with and support your community through plant medicine\, home gardening\, and more. \nEvent is Free.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/traditions-in-agriculture-presents-building-community-around-food-and-medicine/
LOCATION:West Asheville Library\, 942 Hayward Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20231005T173134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T173134Z
UID:31907-1713016800-1713020400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Pollinators
DESCRIPTION: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 session wraps up with the fascinating concept of pollination syndromes and how you can use them to participate in pollinator conservation.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/introduction-to-pollinators-4/
LOCATION:Leicester Public Library\, 1561 Alexander Rd\, Leicester\, NC\, 28748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240222T170919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T170919Z
UID:32663-1713513600-1713718800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Growing In The Mountains Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:Growing In The Mountains is a spring plant and garden festival featuring local farms and artists. Come celebrate spring and shop from dozens of vendors featuring locally grown vegetable starts\, culinary and medicinal herb plants\, native plants\, fruit trees and bushes\, ornamental shrubs and trees\, pollinator plants\, houseplants\, dahlias\, mushroom logs\, tea blends\, herbal remedies\, herbal body products\, local art painting\, drawings\, clay and pottery\, candles\, jewelery and so much more. Three days of fun for the entire family!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/growing-in-the-mountains-spring-festival/
LOCATION:WNC Farmers Market\, 570 Brevard Road\, Asheville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240212T190549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T190647Z
UID:32605-1713517200-1713614400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale!
DESCRIPTION:Join us in supporting Eliada Farms by shopping our Spring Plant Sale on April 19th and 20th! \n4/19: 12-5 pm\n4/20: 9 am-12noon \nAddress:\nEliada Home\n49 Compton Drive\nAsheville\, NC 28806 \nSeedlings available: Veggies\, flowers\, culinary herbs\, strawberries. \n100% of proceeds go to support our farm program at Eliada!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/spring-plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:Eliada Homes for Children\, 2 Compton Dr\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T123000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240410T165007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T165007Z
UID:32901-1713609000-1713616200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Propagation workshop - April 20th
DESCRIPTION:Creating a foodforest can get expensive. Come learn how you can build your own foodforest and save money with propagation. We will review how to take hardwood\, softwood\, and semi-hardwood cuttings\, air layering\, stratifying seeds\, and rooting hormones. We will review the process\, differences\, and benefits of each. This class will show you all the ways you can create hundreds of plants for next to nothing! \nSaturday\, April 20th\nClass time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm\nClasses are held rain or shine / $15 to $30 sliding scale\nPay at time of attendance via cash\, Venmo\, Paypal\, or Cash App\nVisit Facebook / George Brabant OR Phat Ninja Foodforest Events to register
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/propagation-workshop-april-20th/
LOCATION:Phat Ninja Foodforest\, 43 Bull Mountain Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240328T185956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T185956Z
UID:32821-1713704400-1713718800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Bountiful Bowls with Bountiful Cities
DESCRIPTION:April is Food Waste Reduction month\, and on Sunday April 21st 1-5pm Bountiful Cities will celebrate that and Earth Day with a Bountiful Bowls event at UNCA. Take a cooking class to learn how to reduce food waste\, and fill your ceramic bowl with “Stone Soup.” \nThis FREE event is open to all. Community members and students are invited to come and celebrate outside the Sherill Center at UNCA where they can enjoy some “stone soup.” Participants are encouraged to bring a vegetable or pantry item that can be part of the stone soup. We will celebrate Food Waste Reduction month using donated up-cycled produce to make the soup and a Panzanella Salad for attendees. Firefly Valley Pottery will lead participants in a hands-on experience with clay\, and participants can take hand built pots with them. The Student Environmental Center will lead Earth Day activities and share information about sustainability. \nParticipants can purchase beautiful ceramic hand-made bowls (on a sliding scale) to support Bountiful Cities work\, then fill it with soup or salad! \nTickets ($25 each) are also on sale for cooking classes with Plant-Based Nutrition Expert and Professor Amy Joy Lanou in the Teaching Kitchen at the Sherill Center at UNCA. Lanou will explore techniques to reduce food waste and cook delicious dishes with fresh and local produce. You can purchase a ticket to the cooking class and add on a ceramic bowl for $40. \nSpecial thanks to our co-sponsor Firefly Valley Pottery. Thanks also to UNCA Ceramics department\, AB Tech Ceramics department\, Asheville High School Ceramics department\, and many local ceramic artists for donating bowls for this event. And thanks to the Food Equity Initiative at UNCA for donating supplies. \nPlease RSVP\, purchase bowls and tickets today! You may choose your bowl on a first come first served basis on the day of the event. If we don’t sell out\, bowls will be available for purchase on the day of the event and pick up at one of our up coming events.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/bountiful-bowls-with-bountiful-cities/
LOCATION:UNC-Asheville\, 1 University Heights\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240418T213427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T213427Z
UID:32919-1714221000-1714230000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:The Utopian Seed Project - Trial to Table Series
DESCRIPTION:The Utopian Seed Project grows a wide range of crops and varieties with the aim of increasing agrobiodiversity into the food and farming system. We want more crops and varieties being grown and enjoyed (i.e. eaten!) in our regional. Our Trial to Table event series brings together talented local chefs to showcase the work we’re doing on the farm. Enjoy great food\, learn about new crops and varieties\, and get inspired for a better food system.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/the-utopian-seed-project-trial-to-table-series/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240321T194924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T194924Z
UID:32798-1714226400-1714244400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Social & Music at Rare Bird
DESCRIPTION:This free family-friendly event is hosted by WNC Food Coalition and is a relaunching of the Collaborative Ag Network with 4 exciting programs to improve connectivity and quality of life for farmers. This is mainly a chance to meet some folks and relax while the season gets going. You’ll also learn a little about what’s going on land access\, producer coops and collective resources in WNC and how to get involved. Enjoy some local food and music with A Grisman + Garcia Experience with Dirty Dawg. \n2-4: Social\n4-5: Food\n5-7: Music \nContact jenn@wncfoodjustice.com for more info!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farmer-social-music-at-rare-bird/
LOCATION:Rare Bird Farm\, 91 Duckett Top Tower Road\, Hot Springs\, NC\, 28743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240418T213931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T213931Z
UID:32926-1714590000-1714597200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Cherokee Ndn Foods\, Heritage Crops and Wild Delicacies
DESCRIPTION:The Traditions in Agriculture series seeks to engage the community in expanding our understanding of equitable farming\, food\, and medicinal practices. Learn how we can create healthier communities and ecosystems for food justice. \nIn this talk we will explore relationships and threads of resiliency in our current challenging ecological climate. These relatives will transmit about lived experience\, shared strength and a vision for hope. They will illuminate their process and method for respecting and upholding the bounty we have been given by our ancestors\, setting the proverbial table for all versus the few. \nTyson Sampson is a two-hearted and two-spirited individual who descended from the local\nindigenous matriarchy called the ᎠᏂᎩᎶᎯ (A-ni-gi-lo-hi). Their home is referred to as The\nBeautiful Painted Earth. This family is based here in their aboriginal territory most commonly\nknown as the Great Smoky Mountains. \nAmy Walker is a member of the Deer Clan\, is a great-grandmother\, and is 78 years old. Her\nparents\, one Cherokee and one South Dakota Sioux\, were both herbalists. She grew up eating\nout of the Appalachian forests; a wildcrafter and a farmer\, she focuses her farming on traditional\nCherokee food preferences\, mostly growing traditional medicine\, corn\, beans\, and squash. She\nis a retired social worker\, and an indigenous traditionalist. Amy is a pipe carrier and a\nSundancer in South Dakota. \nThis program is free. Registration is not required.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/cherokee-ndn-foods-heritage-crops-and-wild-delicacies/
LOCATION:110 South Main Street\, Boiling Springs\, NC\, 28017
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240502T175629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T175629Z
UID:33005-1714816800-1714822200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Free Farm Tour with Jamie Ager
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS FREE! We invite you to join us on our next Farm Tour! Hickory Nut Gap hosts four complimentary tours each year\, featuring farmer\, founder\, and CEO Jamie Ager\, aiming to share our story and the principles of Regenerative farming with our community. \nExperience the regenerative journey firsthand from Jamie\, who\, alongside his wife Amy\, launched the modern-day Hickory Nut Gap in 2000. Jamie is brimming with stories about our land’s history and four generations of farming wisdom. We’re thrilled to offer this tour to the public\, providing an opportunity for all to learn about regenerative agriculture.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/free-farm-tour-with-jamie-ager/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240410T165044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T165044Z
UID:32893-1714914000-1714924800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Agroforestry Design Intensive
DESCRIPTION:This half day intensive will provide a deep dive into the theory and practice of agroforestry and is geared towards anyone looking to implement agroforestry on their landscape- for profit or at a home scale. \nTopics covered: \nComprehensive tour of Wild East Farm agroforestry plantings\nSite prep considerations\nKeyline design\, keyline plow\nLocal forest ecology and patterns\nPlanting techniques to maximize success\nVariety selection\nCase studies of other agroforestry projects\nand more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/agroforestry-design-intensive/
LOCATION:Wild East Farm\, 370 Wilkerson Way\, Marion\, NC\, 28752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240502T175652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T175652Z
UID:33004-1715500800-1715511600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Mother's Day Spring Birding
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Farm and surrounding forest with birder Clifton Avery of Venture Birding Tours(@bigbaldbirder on IG) to spot the various species of birds that can be found in WNC!\nEdge habitat birding\, learn how planned grazing benefits the local avian population.\nWe will be hiking in uneven and sometimes steep terrain\, so please wear sturdy shoes and be dressed for the weather.\nLearn about our Holistic Land Management from Farm Director Virginia\, and how this practice works in tandem with the local flora and fauna.\nSpotted on the farm by our farm crew\, staff & neighbors: bluebirds\, a rainbow of finches\, downy & hairy woodpeckers\, vultures\, cardinals\, wood doves\, robins\, red-shouldered hawks\, northern goshawks\, swifts\, egrets\, blue herons\, hermit thrush\, golden-winged warblers and this last year we’ve had a resident Bald Eagle!\nAttendees will break for an included biscuit brunch* from butcher Brian’s kitchen\, as birding is hungry work. When attending classes\, you will receive a 5% discount in the Farm Store & Butchery!\nA portion of the proceeds for this event support our activities as a Savory Hub\, and further the reach of regenerative agriculture. \nDate: Sunday\, May 12th\, 2024 \nTime: 8am-11am \nCost: $30/person\, biscuit brunch is included. \n*If you have dietary restrictions\, please reach out to Megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com and we can accommodate.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mothers-day-spring-birding/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240418T213528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T213736Z
UID:32920-1716039000-1716048000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:The Utopian Seed Project - Trial to Table Series
DESCRIPTION:The Utopian Seed Project grows a wide range of crops and varieties with the aim of increasing agrobiodiversity into the food and farming system. We want more crops and varieties being grown and enjoyed (i.e. eaten!) in our regional. Our Trial to Table event series brings together talented local chefs to showcase the work we’re doing on the farm. Enjoy great food\, learn about new crops and varieties\, and get inspired for a better food system.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/the-utopian-seed-project-trial-to-table-series-2/
LOCATION:Pleb Urban Winery\, 289 Lyman St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T144510
CREATED:20240510T021030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T021030Z
UID:33042-1716728400-1716739200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:No Till Market Garden Intensive
DESCRIPTION:This half day intensive geared is towards folks looking for technical knowledge and personal empowerment around gardening- for profit or at a home scale. You’ll head home with confidence and enthusiasm to start your garden or take your current garden to the next level. \nTopics covered include: \nTour the Wild East market garden\, tool shed\, and wash pack area \nDeep compost “no till” approach \nGarden design considerations \nSoil health \nDirect seeding vs transplanting \n“Lean” approach \nTools to get started\n+ more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/no-till-market-garden-intensive/
LOCATION:Wild East Farm\, 370 Wilkerson Way\, Marion\, NC\, 28752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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