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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WNC Forest Farming Series: June Class

Thatchmore Farm 153 Dix Creek One Rd , Leicester , NC

Join us to explore the world of forest farming during farm tours and workshops to develop an understanding of the wealth and history of woodland botanicals and forest products. Participants will dive into plant propagation and production, forest stewardship and observation, and alternative & value-added products. These tours will include hands-on workshops and site visits ... Read more

Carbon Harvest Informational Webinar

Online/Virtual

Carbon Harvest is a new, regional carbon offsets platform based in Asheville, focused on agroforestry. Our application for farmers to participate in our first phase of projects is open until June 20. This informational webinar is an opportunity for farmers and community members to ask questions about carbon offsets and learn how to participate with ... Read more

The Making of a Meadow for Pollinators

Echo Hill Farm 529 Pace Rd., Hendersonville, NC, United States

We’re excited to open our historic Echo Hill Farm to the public for the very first time to host “The Making of a Meadow for Pollinators”. This Pollinator Month Awareness event, coordinated with the help of Hendersonville Bee City USA, will focus on our efforts to transition our farm to a more ecologically friendly, sustainable, ... Read more

Garden & Rabbit Play Date – Kids Event

Yellow Mountain Garden 2222 Clark Chapel Rd, Franklin, NC, United States

Kiddos will learn gardening from seed to harvest, all about composting with rabbit manure and taking care of rabbits, plant care, types of growing systems, and much more! Children will also come home with their own pumpkin plant to care for and bring to a harvest for their families. Everything is free! Come join us ... Read more

2022 NC Foothills Farm Tour

The NC Foothills Farm Tour is back with a fantastic lineup on June 25th, 2022. The event is open to everyone and will feature six locations throughout Polk and Rutherford counties. The June farm tour is self-guided, so you can look into all of the options ahead of time and decide where you want to ... Read more

Grower Buyer Meeting

Western Carolina Universiry, Health and Human Services Building 4121 Little Savannah Rd, Cullowhee

WCU office of sustainability and EmPOWERing Mountian Food Systems invite you to a grower buyer event on June 28th. Growers and food artisans who are interested in selling to regional restaurants and other local establishments are invited to share their product availability and meet buyers. Buyers who are seeking to learn about local products and ... Read more

2022 Southeast Value-Added Dairy Conference

The StateView Hotel 2451 Alumni Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Each year, the Southeast Value-Added Dairy Conference provides educational and networking opportunities for producers and industry partners. This year, attendees will learn about innovative marketing and packaging, how to get access to retail space, food safety and hazard audits, and more! Join us and make sure to register by July 5th save $$ on lodging ... Read more

Farm Fresh for Health Regional Symposium at Perry’s Berry’s

Perry's Berry's 1136 Browning View Road, Morganton, 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 ... Read more

Old Fort Farmers Market

Old Fort Farm Stand 611 Bat Cave Rd., Old Fort, NC, United States

This new farmers market will take place every Saturday from 10am - 2pm at 611 Bat Cave Rd. Old Fort, NC 28762 during the market season. There are multiple farms with fresh and local herbs, produce, eggs, and honey. Along with a plant nursery and local crafts people to share their goods. Each week, there's ... Read more

Telling Your Story: Using Evaluation and Other Tools to Share Your Organization’s Impact

Jackson County Library 310 Keener Street, Sylva, NC, United States

This workshop will help non-profits, faith-based groups, and community organizations learn how to measure and document their work. Are you doing valuable work in your community, but struggling to capture impacts to share with others? Do you want to fine-tune your ability to uplift your results? If yes, this workshop is for you! This workshop ... Read more

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