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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Assessing Value-Added Dairy Business Expansion Workshop

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC

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

Farm Fresh for Health Regional Symposium at Hendersonville Farmers Market

Hendersonville Farmers Market 650 Maple Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

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

August Farm Tour at Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Hickory Nut Gap Farm 57 Sugar Hollow Road , Fairview , NC, United States

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

Market Readiness Series: Accepting SNAP/EBT Payments

Online/Virtual

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

Info Session Farm Beginnings- Organic Growers School

Online/Virtual

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

Sierra Club: Learn About the Buncombe County Bonds You Will Be Voting On In The Fall Election

Online/Virtual

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

September Barn Dance – Zydeco Ya Ya

Hickory Nut Gap Farm 57 Sugar Hollow Road , Fairview , NC, United States

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

Autumn Planting Lavender & Orchard

Spiral Mountain 96 Randall Cove Rd, Leicester, NC, United States

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

Henderson County Commission Meeting

Historic Courthouse 1 Historic Courthouse Square, Second Floor, Hendersonville, NC, United States

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

2023 WNC AgOptions Information Session

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC

You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2023 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers. AgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program, go over the 2023 application timeline, and answer questions. Grants of $4,000 and $8,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* ... Read more

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