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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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
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
We are having our first annual Whole Hog & Wine Dinner on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022! Chestnut has partnered with Crow Fly Farms, a Western North Carolina farm that raises Red Wattle hogs, Galloway cattle & Katahdins sheep, to bring you a special dining experience! Our Executive Chef Brian Crow explains a little about why ... Read more
Come spend some time on the farm, hanging out with some of our Scottish Highland cows and learning to paint! No experience is necessary. You will be guided step by step by one of the talented artists from Monet & Chardonnay. Everyone will receive a prepared canvas and all painting materials at the start of ... Read more
Imagine a magical fall festival, a night in the Gardens, eating local foods, dancing, live music and celebrating our thriving local food system. Funds raised from A Savory Shindig will support Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture's work to build an equitable and sustainable food system where producers are thriving and local food is accessible to ... Read more
Join us for a celebration of local farms and community, presented by the Olivette Riverside Community and Chatt Hills Music, benefitting ASAP’s Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables program. Treats from local food makers and drinks from Wicked Weed Brewing and Vidl Wine. Bluegrass performance by The Barefoot Movement begins at 4 p.m. Tickets are ... Read more
In 2022, NC Choices, in collaboration with our colleagues at Cornell University, launched two new and improved tools for NC’s meat handlers, a revised marketing tool: MeatSuite.com and a revised pricing tool: Cornell Meat Price Calculator tool. The MeatSuite website allows consumers to search for NC farms selling meat in bulk quantities. From quarters and ... Read more
Long for a flock of fine feathered friends, but aren't sure how to get started? Ashley English will walk you through the basics of backyard chickens! In this lecture, we'll gather together to learn the basics of keeping a flock of backyard chickens. Ashley will discuss and provide helpful information on the following topics: What ... Read more
Carolina Jubilee is an annual two-day music festival produced by Carolina Farm Trust. The festival supports the organization’s mission of strengthening local food systems in the Carolinas, from production to consumption. The event will be held on September 16-17, 2022, at Vanhoy Farms in Harmony, NC. Carolina Jubilee features local and national music acts and, ... Read more
ASAP’s 2022 Farm Tour will take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17-18, from noon to five each day. Passes are on sale now! One pass is good for everyone in your car at all farms, both days. The annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours, ... Read more