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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T150000
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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-4/
LOCATION:Leicester Public Library\, 1561 Alexander Rd\, Leicester\, NC\, 28748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T150000
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CREATED:20240315T135259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T140252Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T195012Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
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:20240312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20240215T203429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T203429Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20240222T172755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T172909Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T153000
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CREATED:20240222T170823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T170842Z
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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:20240308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20240201T203606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T203704Z
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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:20240305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20231005T173023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T173023Z
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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-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:20240229T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
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:20240224T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T123000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
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:20240224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20231208T141344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T141344Z
UID:32147-1708761600-1708790400@asapconnections.org
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:20240221T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20231208T140621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T140621Z
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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:20240216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20240112T140539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T143400Z
UID:32281-1708095600-1708104600@asapconnections.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20231005T173006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T173006Z
UID:31905-1707577200-1707580800@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-2/
LOCATION:Swannanoa Public Library\, 101 W. Charleston Street\, Swannanoa\, NC\, 28778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20240104T201910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T201910Z
UID:32256-1706961600-1706968800@asapconnections.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20231005T172948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T172948Z
UID:31904-1706110200-1706113800@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/
LOCATION:Fairview Public Library – Meeting Room\, 1 Taylor Road\, Fairview\, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20231208T141711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T141711Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Annual Agribusiness Summit
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe 2024 Agri-Business Summit is back in-person and features new\, relevant\, and exciting topics for current and prospective Agribusiness Entrepreneurs. \nEngage with fellow Agribusinesses\, Entrepreneurs\, and Resource Providers\, learning new skills and experiencing the power of collaboration along the way. \n2024 Workshop topics include: \n\nGrow Your Agri-Business with A.I.\nNCDA Food & Drug Rules & Regulations 1.0 – Home Processing\, Low-Risk and Value-Added Food Manufacturing\nConnect With Customers Through Newsletters\, Stories and More\nNCDA Food & Drug Rules & Regulations 2.0 – High Risk Food and Value-Added Food Manufacturing\nWholesale Market 101: Guiding New Farmers in Deciding the Right Fit\nHow to Start a New Agri-Business\nCapitalizing on Regional Market Demands for “Local Food”\n\nJoin one session or join them all\, one registration allows you access to all sessions of your choice. This event is free to attend\, pre-registration is required.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2024-annual-agribusiness-summit/
LOCATION:Haywood Community College Small Business Center\, 112 Industrial Park Dr.\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20240104T201926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T201926Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Soil Fertility Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture\, Watauga County Agricultural Extension\, and Wildcat Compost for a workshop on organic soil fertility! \nHaving 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 Gamble\, owner and operator of Wildcat Compost\, will present on methods for improving soil through methods like composting and compost tea\, and vermicomposting\, and his own experiences as a compost researcher and maker. This workshop is suitable for growers interested in pursuing organic certification\, incorporating organic methods\, or for anyone with a general interest in improving their soil organically.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/organic-soil-fertility-workshop/
LOCATION:Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center\, 252 Poplar Grove Road\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20240103T213206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T213206Z
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SUMMARY:Appalachian Farm School
DESCRIPTION: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 will include:
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/appalachian-farm-school/
LOCATION:Southwestern Community College Small Business Center\, Burrell Conference Center 102 A-B\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20231121T135923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T135923Z
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Winter Market
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/bipoc-winter-market/
LOCATION:New Belgium Brewery\, 21 Craven Street\,  Asheville\, 28806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20231109T203012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T203012Z
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SUMMARY:WNC AgTech and Agribusiness Discovery Event
DESCRIPTION: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 in western NC\, bridging agriculture\, business\, government\, and education. Participants will hear from speakers about current and future opportunities in the space and will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and feedback about supporting and growing the ecosystem. There is no charge for this event but registration is required. We encourage you to join us and share your thoughts! Register here: WNC AgTech and Agribusiness Discovery Event Tickets\, Wed\, Nov 15\, 2023 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-agtech-and-agribusiness-discovery-event/
LOCATION:WNC Ag Center\, Airport Rd\, Fletcher
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20231102T195934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T195934Z
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SUMMARY:Enka-Candler Holiday Tailgate Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 4th annual holiday market.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/enka-candler-holiday-tailgate-market/
LOCATION:A-B Tech\, Enka Campus\, 1463 Sand Hill Road\, Candler\, NC\, 28715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20231019T174330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T174330Z
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SUMMARY:WNC Food Waste Solutions Summit
DESCRIPTION:Did you know food waste is the third largest contributor to climate change? Participants can learn more about this and a wide range of topics including business opportunities\, and compost solutions at the WNC Food Waste Solutions Summit. The Summit\, is a regional gathering aimed at disrupting food waste issues facing our communities\, expanding our networks\, and inspiring dynamic solutions to a pervasive problem.\nThis year’s Summit will bring together local businesses\, organizations\, educational institutions\, community leaders\, and interested individuals to expand conversations and deepen collaborations that have emerged since the 2017 Summit. The event will kick off with opening remarks by N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth Biser and will wrap up with a networking gathering at Devil’s Foot Beverage Co.’s The Mule taproom.\nOther presenters and panelists include Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic\, Natural Resources Defense Council\, Biltmore Estate\, 12 Baskets\, Food Connection\, DirtCraft Living Soils\, Compost Now\, UNC Asheville\, Bounty & Soul\, and more.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-food-waste-solutions-summit/
LOCATION:A-B Tech Conference Center\, 16 Fernihurst Dr.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20231020T191356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T191356Z
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SUMMARY:Appalachia Day
DESCRIPTION:Appalachia Day invites attendees to immerse themselves in the essence of Appalachia with an array of engaging activities. You can enter a chance to win a private farm tour guided by Farm Director Virginia Hamilton\, offering insights into the workings of this regenerative farm ($250 value). Take the kids on a hay ride or pony ride (operating hours are from 11:00 – 4:00). While enjoying the festivities\, you can savor delectable offerings from food trucks on-site and cold beers\, including the Appalachia Session IPA by Wicked Weed Brewing. Shop local artisan vendor booths. \nProceeds from beer sales and a raffle held during the event will help support the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Wicked Weed Brewing will also match all bar sales!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/appalachia-day/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20230914T184555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T184555Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Festival and Corn Maze at Eliada Home
DESCRIPTION:Eliada’s Annual Fall Festival and Corn Maze is located at 2 Compton Drive Asheville\, NC. 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit the children\, youth and families we serve at Eliada! \nFridays: 3 pm – 7 pm\nSaturdays: 9 am – 7 pm\nSundays: 10 am – 6 pm \nWe will be closed for inclement weather. Please call 828-772-9734 during maze house for questions.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/fall-festival-and-corn-maze-at-eliada-home-5/
LOCATION:Eliada Homes for Children\, 2 Compton Dr\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20230929T172901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T172901Z
UID:31889-1698332400-1698343200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Forest Farming 101: Cultivating Ginseng With Jim Hamlton
DESCRIPTION:Jim Hamilton\, Watauga County Extension Director\, is part of a effort to teach people how to cultivate ginseng. Ginseng is most often grown for it’s medicinal properties contained in both it’s root as well as leaves and exported.\nLearn what to look for when planting this valuable but endangered plant including shade density and companion plants that indicate locations where Ginseng should thrive well. \nCome away with your own pre-stratified seed as well as Growing and Marketing Ginseng\, Goldenseal and Other Woodland Medicinals by W. Scott Persons and Jeanine Davis\, a truly practical guide to the cultivation of woodland botanicals.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/forest-farming-101-cultivating-ginseng-with-jim-hamlton/
LOCATION:Patterson School Foundation\, 4646 Patterson School Rd\, Lenoir\, NC\, 28645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135711
CREATED:20230927T145707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T145727Z
UID:31856-1697887800-1697900400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Carolina CiderFest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this annual fall celebration showcasing a delightful array of local and regional hard ciders\, mead\, apple wine\, and seltzers. Attendees can savor these delectable ciders alongside artisanal bites\, live music\, and more at our new location\, McCormick Field in Downtown Asheville.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/carolina-ciderfest/
LOCATION:McCormick Field\, 30 Buchanan PL\, Asheville\, NC\, 28001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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