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Seeds for Success! A Lecture on Seed Saving & Sovereignty

NC Cooperative Extension Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Office 876 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC, United States

Preservation of heirloom seeds helps to ensure future generations maintain a reliable food supply, supports financial self-reliance, preserves agricultural heritage, and reflects cultural traditions. This half-day workshop on the practice of seed saving will be led by Chris Smith from the Utopian Seed Project and Mary Thompson from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Attendees ... Read more

Western NC Farm Succession School

WNC Regional Livestock Center 474 Stock Dr., Canton, NC

Farmers and farm families across Western North Carolina are invited to take part in the NC Farm Succession School, a full-day workshop focused on helping farm families plan for the future. With over half of North Carolina’s farmers over the age of 65 and the USDA estimating that nearly 70% of farmland will change ownership ... Read more

Permaculture Course at Ruby Ranch

Ruby Ranch NC 36 Kel County Rd., Candler, NC, United States

Ready to learn how to create systems that heal the planet and promote social equity? 🌱💪 Our Permaculture Design Course is not just about ecological sustainability—it’s about transforming communities through a lens of justice, ecological restoration, and emergency preparedness. This course takes place one weekend per month April through October. In this course, you'll learn ... Read more

Barn Yoga 2025

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

A Hickory Nut Gap tradition. Bring your mat and mindfulness to the Big Barn to get centered with Fairview-based yogi Mary Beth! Mary Beth believes yoga should be potent, but playful. She strives to deliver fluid, well balanced vignettes that offer physical expansion and mental restoration. She teaches gentle and vinyasa flow, all levels welcome! ... Read more

ASAP’s Appalachian Grown Gathering

Yesterdays Spaces 305 Sluder Branch Road, Leicester, NC, United States

ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) invites you to join us at the table in support of local food and farms. For more than 20 years, ASAP has been creating connections between our region’s farmers, restaurants, and community. Now, we’re celebrating the ways our community has come together to rebuild, grow, and discover our resilience. Enjoy a tapas-style dinner of four small plates and a plated dessert. Plus, chat with the chefs and farmers that created each dish! Get your tickets here and contact Nora Scheff ([email protected]) with any questions regarding this event.

4th Annual HarvestFest Supporting ASAP

Olivette Riverside Park 1069 Olivette Rd., Asheville, NC, United States

Join us at Olivette’s Riverside Park on Saturday August 23rd for a very special benefit show in support of ASAP’s Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables program. HarvestFest is a celebration of local farmers, community and music. Doors open at 3pm with family games and activities and live music. In honor of our local farmers ... Read more

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