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Preparing to Harvest: Skills for Food Systems, Board Development, and Grant Writing

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center 91 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska, NC, United States

The free workshop is designed for NC non-profits, community organizations, faith-based groups, and local governments. It will include a food-focused plenary that will feature partner projects from across the state, as well as hands-on skills building and strategies to strengthen participants’ current food projects. Participants can choose board development or grant writing that afternoon. Lunch, ... Read more

RAD Farmers Market – Winter Season Begins

Smoky Park Supper Club 350 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

The RAD Farmers Market provides year-round access to fresh local foods, including produce! The winter season runs November through April with 25-30 vendors each week set up indoors and outdoors. Note winter hours change: 3-5:30pm, Wednesdays.

Improving Farm Communications (Part 1)

Creekside Farms Education Center 339 Avery Creek Rd, Arden, NC

Effective communication is essential and can be transformative for your farm operation. In this two-day long interactive workshop, Improving Farm Communication, participants will address real-life situations to learn about communication styles, ways to have better conversations, and have a chance to practice new skills. In this workshop, we will cover the basics of Nonviolent Communication ... Read more

Preserving Meat Workshop

Madison County Cooperative Extension 258 Carolina Lane, Marshall , NC, United States

Join author and butcher Meredith Leigh for a workshop on meat preservation, as part of the WNC Fermenting Festival! Explore safe and delicious ways for fermenting meat, from the time of ancient peoples to modern-day applications of microbes. We will cover all the fermentation pathways in meat preservation, from lacto-fermentation in salamis to autolysis in ... Read more

An Appalachian Grown Harvest

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

WHEN: Nov. 11, 5 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Yesterday’s Spaces, 305 Sluder Branch Road, Leicester, NC Join us for a one-of-a-kind meal prepared by some of the area’s best chefs, all sourced from local farms! ASAP has been creating connections between our region’s farmers, restaurants, and community for more than 20 years. We are celebrating the milestone anniversary of the organization and ... Read more

Multi-Farm Collaboration Meeting

McDowell County Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd, Marion, NC, United States

Looking to reach new markets? Would you like to receive a premium price for your products? Would you like to share in the costs of production? Would you like to see more of your fresh, local produce or meats being enjoyed in the region where it is grown? The NC Farmers of the Foothills, initiated ... Read more

WNC Medicinal Herb Growers: Grower/Buyer Social

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

The annual Grower/Buyer Social event on November 15th from 2-6 p.m. is a celebration of our diverse community of makers and producers. After a break during the pandemic, we welcome you back to an in-person gathering in Mills River, NC. Join us for an afternoon of networking with fellow growers, wholesale buyers and other professionals ... Read more

Hendersonville Farmers Market Holiday Market

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

Holiday Market featuring favorite community craft vendors, baked goods, local products and late fall produce.

Mills River Farm Market Holiday Market

Mills River Farmers Market Highway 280, Mills River, NC

Holiday Market featuring community craft vendors, late fall produce and local products.

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