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SUMMARY:Urban Garden Tour and Tasting with Bountiful Cities
DESCRIPTION:Visit food producing gardens and urban farms located throughout the city of Asheville. Food and/or beverages will be provided for tasting ticket holders in each of the gardens\, as well as tours\, activities\, and entertainment.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/urban-garden-tour-and-tasting-with-bountiful-cities-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
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SUMMARY:Indigo Dye Workshop with Organic Growers School and R Farm
DESCRIPTION:Indigo\, a deep blue dye derived from the indigo plant (Indigofera)\, has a rich and complex history in North America. This workshop will incorporate the history of the indigo plant\, how artists use it today\, and how to grow and use indigo on a small scale. We will visit the field where a local farmer’s indigo plants are growing\, harvest our own stalks\, use them in a fresh leaf extraction method for dyeing a variety of materials\, as well as see a demo of the multi-day traditional dyeing process. \nFor more information visit the Organic Growers School webpage.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/indigo-dye-workshop-with-organic-growers-school-and-r-farm/
LOCATION:R Farm\, 1530 New Stock Rd\, Weaverville\, NC\, 28787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240703T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240703T190000
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SUMMARY:Native Plants for Vegetable Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the benefits of native plants for us\, our gardens\, and the ecosystems we call home. \nAdam Bigelow\, avid organic gardener\, will lead us as we immerse ourselves in the diversity of native plants. We will discuss how natives work to attract beneficial insects\, beautify vegetable and flower gardens\, and provide nutrition to the dinner plate. Learn more about Adam’s offerings at https://bigelowbotanicalexcursions.com/\n\nTickets: $15 (cash\, check\, or card at event)\nRSVP to lucille.nelson@tobm.org
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/native-plants-for-vegetable-gardening/
LOCATION:The Dr. John Wilson Community Garden\, 99 White Pine Dr.\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T200147Z
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SUMMARY:Food Manufacturing for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:About this workshop: A farmer-to-farmer workshop and roundtable on creating value-added products from your produce\, and making the most of the equipment and resources available to grow your business and extend your season. Featuring a presentation from Joel Mowrey (Smoking J’s Fiery Foods)\, and a facility tour of WNC FoodWorks\, a nonprofit food business incubator and production facility located at the WNC Farmers Market. \n \nWhat you’ll learn: How to get started making (or scale up an existing home production of) value added foods such as jams\, jellies\, pickles\, hot sauces\, syrups\, pies\, etc. that diversify your market offerings & revenue streams\, make high-value products out of less-than-perfect produce\, and prevent food waste. \n \nYou’ll hear from and get to talk shop with an experienced farmer who’s built a business from raw startup\, to producing in a shared kitchen\, to buying & outfitting his own production space just down the road from the farm. \n \nYou’ll also get a chance to talk with professional food production facility managers who can help you understand what kinds of equipment might be a good fit for products you’re considering making (or scaling up)\, and how to ensure that you’re following food safety best practices and minimizing risk\, while maximizing the return on your time and hard-earned money.\n \nWho should attend: Farmers who are either looking to start selling value-added products\, or wanting to scale up an existing home production.\n \nCost: Nothing! This is a free workshop\, made possible through a collaboration between ASAP\, Mountain BizWorks\, and the Center for Agricultural & Food Entrepreneurship\, and funded via a grant from the Southern Risk Management Education Center. Appalachian Grown certified farms who register and attend this workshop will receive a workshop stipend of $27.75 to help cover some of their off farm time. 
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/food-manufacturing-for-farmers/
LOCATION:WNC FoodWorks\, 570 Brevard Rd.\, Unit 9\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240418T213914Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Rotational Grazing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture\, Working Landscapes\, and NC Cooperative Extension at Sheraton Park Farm for an Introduction to Rotational Grazing Workshop! \nDive into the fundamentals of grazing management\, pasture design\, and essential considerations for managing grazing animals effectively. Led by Kendra Phipps\, Watauga County’s Livestock Extension Agent\, this workshop will blend informative classroom style sessions with on-farm practical demonstrations that will equip you to begin your grazing operation. Learn all about the systems of rotational grazing and gain insights into its application on your farm or homestead. You will also learn pasture design and learn key strategies for optimizing grazing efficiency. Through interactive sessions and practical demonstrations\, participants will visualize the direct impact of grazing management on pasture health and animal welfare. \nThis workshop will cover the following topics: \nConsiderations for getting started grazing\nPasture Design\nKey ideas when managing grazing animals\nOn Farm demonstration moving animals
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/introduction-to-rotational-grazing-workshop/
LOCATION:Sheraton Park Farm\, 8378 Sparta Rd\, McGrady\, NC\, 28649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240607T131013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T144521Z
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SUMMARY:Fresh Milky Oats: Sacred Nervous System Medicine
DESCRIPTION:When harvested at the peak of its season\, fresh milky oat tops help alleviate nervous system exhaustion\, adrenal fatigue\, anxiety\, despair\, insomnia\, and repetitive thought patterns\, increase focus\, boost mood\, and more. Participants will learn harvesting and processing the oat tops and oat straw all the way through how to prepare a tincture. Bring a quart sized jar and prepare to buy your own alcohol for tincturing after the class. This class is a $20-35 investment\, with payment taken at the event. Cash\, card or check accepted.\n\nRSVP and direct any questions to lucille.nelson@tobm.org.\n\n**There is an alternate date for this workshop as harvest depends on maturity of the plants. That date is Tuesday\, June 25th from 6-8pm.\n\nABOUT OUR TEACHER:\nCindi Quay\, Traditional Herbalist\, descendent of the Menominee Nation\, and Founder of Cindi’s Sacred Garden\, has been practicing her respected Native American Traditions with our plant nation for most her life. Cindi has learned “hands on” to identify many herbs during all growing seasons\, and for more than 30 years\, she has traveled around the USA to identify healing plants. As an instructor\, Cindi teaches many groups about herbs\, growing\, connecting to and healing oneself through our plant nation.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/fresh-milky-oats-sacred-nervous-system-medicine/
LOCATION:The Dr. John Wilson Community Garden\, 99 White Pine Dr.\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T210000
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CREATED:20240613T144026Z
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SUMMARY:Barn Dance with Old Charlotte Highwaymen
DESCRIPTION:Out in the Big Barn\, let’s dance!!! Local favorites in the rose-splattered pearl snaps\, Old Charlotte Highwaymen will be joining us! Bluegrass\, old time\, sweet strings and pickings\, we’ll have some music to sit and sway to\, square dancing and big mountain circle dancing with a caller. \nHNG will be running a bar with local beers and NA beverage and snack cart.\nBarn Door Ciderworks will provide some sweet and snappy sips of their legendary cider brewed right here in Fairview.\nRoot Down Farm food truck will be serving up some seriously lovely food featuring NC Farm fresh veggies and Hickory Nut Gap meats. \nBy purchasing your ticket online you will be on our Will Call list\, admission will be checked in at the Cabana! \nDate: Saturday\, June 15th\, 2024\nTime: 6pm-9pm\nCost: $10/person\n5 and under free! \n*We love four-legged friends\, but only two-legged creatures may attend this event.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/barn-dance-with-old-charlotte-highwaymen-2/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240418T213849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T213849Z
UID:32929-1718294400-1718305200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Paperpot Co Demonstration and Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and Kara Dodson at Full Moon Farm for a Hands on Demonstration of the PaperPot Co Planter! \nLooking to scale up your farm or garden\, but worried about the time and labor needed to do so? Learn all the basics of using a PaperPot Co Planter to streamline your operation. Kara Dodson will demonstrate how to use a drop-seeder to save time seeding trays\, review tips for the best germination\, and transplant green onion starts in to the field using this tool. She will also share plenty of useful knowledge gained from 8 years as a diversified vegetable farm owner. This workshop is perfect for both beginning and experienced farmers looking to increase their yields and decrease their labor!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/paperpot-co-demonstration-and-workshop/
LOCATION:Full Moon Farm\, 141 Rhymer Branch Rd\, Deep Gap\, NC\, 28618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240425T141100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T141100Z
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SUMMARY:AgLaunch Cultivate Appalachia Bootcamp for Agri-Food and AgTech Startups
DESCRIPTION:Unleash Your Ag Potential: AgLaunch Announces Call for Applications for Cultivate Appalachia Bootcamp \nDo you have an innovative idea or technology that could reshape our agricultural landscape? AgLaunch\, a nonprofit organization specializing in agricultural innovation\, is calling for applications for its Cultivate Appalachia Bootcamp and the flagship AgLaunch365 Accelerator and Farm Trial program. \nThe Cultivate Appalachia Bootcamp\, conducted in partnership with the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center\, will be held in\nKnoxville\, TN June 11-13\, 2024. This in-person program is designed for early-stage agri-food and agtech startups in Southern Appalachia and beyond. These sessions cover various topics\, including business structuring\, pitching to investors\, intellectual property protection\, funding opportunities\, and networking strategies for success. Cultivate Appalachia offers an introduction to the AgLaunch365 Accelerator and farm-centric innovation model. \nApplications for Cultivate Appalachia are due by May 17\, 2024. To apply\, visit www.AgLaunch.com and click the “Apply Now” link. The all-in-one online application allows applicants to indicate their event preferences. \nFor more information about AgLaunch’s program offerings\, visit www.AgLaunch.com. For inquiries and further information regarding Cultivate Appalachia\, please contact: \nKatie Ellis\, AgLaunch\nSouthern Appalachian Agri-Food Regional Innovation Cluster Lead\nEmail: kellis@aglaunch.com\nPhone: 859-583-6786
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/aglaunch-cultivate-appalachia-bootcamp-for-agri-food-and-agtech-startups/
LOCATION:Knoxville\, TN
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240510T021030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T021030Z
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SUMMARY:No Till Market Garden Intensive
DESCRIPTION:This half day intensive geared is towards folks looking for technical knowledge and personal empowerment around gardening- for profit or at a home scale. You’ll head home with confidence and enthusiasm to start your garden or take your current garden to the next level. \nTopics covered include: \nTour the Wild East market garden\, tool shed\, and wash pack area \nDeep compost “no till” approach \nGarden design considerations \nSoil health \nDirect seeding vs transplanting \n“Lean” approach \nTools to get started\n+ more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/no-till-market-garden-intensive/
LOCATION:Wild East Farm\, 370 Wilkerson Way\, Marion\, NC\, 28752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240418T213528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T213736Z
UID:32920-1716039000-1716048000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:The Utopian Seed Project - Trial to Table Series
DESCRIPTION:The Utopian Seed Project grows a wide range of crops and varieties with the aim of increasing agrobiodiversity into the food and farming system. We want more crops and varieties being grown and enjoyed (i.e. eaten!) in our regional. Our Trial to Table event series brings together talented local chefs to showcase the work we’re doing on the farm. Enjoy great food\, learn about new crops and varieties\, and get inspired for a better food system.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/the-utopian-seed-project-trial-to-table-series-2/
LOCATION:Pleb Urban Winery\, 289 Lyman St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240502T175652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T175652Z
UID:33004-1715500800-1715511600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Mother's Day Spring Birding
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Farm and surrounding forest with birder Clifton Avery of Venture Birding Tours(@bigbaldbirder on IG) to spot the various species of birds that can be found in WNC!\nEdge habitat birding\, learn how planned grazing benefits the local avian population.\nWe will be hiking in uneven and sometimes steep terrain\, so please wear sturdy shoes and be dressed for the weather.\nLearn about our Holistic Land Management from Farm Director Virginia\, and how this practice works in tandem with the local flora and fauna.\nSpotted on the farm by our farm crew\, staff & neighbors: bluebirds\, a rainbow of finches\, downy & hairy woodpeckers\, vultures\, cardinals\, wood doves\, robins\, red-shouldered hawks\, northern goshawks\, swifts\, egrets\, blue herons\, hermit thrush\, golden-winged warblers and this last year we’ve had a resident Bald Eagle!\nAttendees will break for an included biscuit brunch* from butcher Brian’s kitchen\, as birding is hungry work. When attending classes\, you will receive a 5% discount in the Farm Store & Butchery!\nA portion of the proceeds for this event support our activities as a Savory Hub\, and further the reach of regenerative agriculture. \nDate: Sunday\, May 12th\, 2024 \nTime: 8am-11am \nCost: $30/person\, biscuit brunch is included. \n*If you have dietary restrictions\, please reach out to Megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com and we can accommodate.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mothers-day-spring-birding/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240410T165044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T165044Z
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SUMMARY:Agroforestry Design Intensive
DESCRIPTION:This half day intensive will provide a deep dive into the theory and practice of agroforestry and is geared towards anyone looking to implement agroforestry on their landscape- for profit or at a home scale. \nTopics covered: \nComprehensive tour of Wild East Farm agroforestry plantings\nSite prep considerations\nKeyline design\, keyline plow\nLocal forest ecology and patterns\nPlanting techniques to maximize success\nVariety selection\nCase studies of other agroforestry projects\nand more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/agroforestry-design-intensive/
LOCATION:Wild East Farm\, 370 Wilkerson Way\, Marion\, NC\, 28752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240502T175629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T175629Z
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SUMMARY:Free Farm Tour with Jamie Ager
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS FREE! We invite you to join us on our next Farm Tour! Hickory Nut Gap hosts four complimentary tours each year\, featuring farmer\, founder\, and CEO Jamie Ager\, aiming to share our story and the principles of Regenerative farming with our community. \nExperience the regenerative journey firsthand from Jamie\, who\, alongside his wife Amy\, launched the modern-day Hickory Nut Gap in 2000. Jamie is brimming with stories about our land’s history and four generations of farming wisdom. We’re thrilled to offer this tour to the public\, providing an opportunity for all to learn about regenerative agriculture.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/free-farm-tour-with-jamie-ager/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240418T213931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T213931Z
UID:32926-1714590000-1714597200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Cherokee Ndn Foods\, Heritage Crops and Wild Delicacies
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. \nIn this talk we will explore relationships and threads of resiliency in our current challenging ecological climate. These relatives will transmit about lived experience\, shared strength and a vision for hope. They will illuminate their process and method for respecting and upholding the bounty we have been given by our ancestors\, setting the proverbial table for all versus the few. \nTyson Sampson is a two-hearted and two-spirited individual who descended from the local\nindigenous matriarchy called the ᎠᏂᎩᎶᎯ (A-ni-gi-lo-hi). Their home is referred to as The\nBeautiful Painted Earth. This family is based here in their aboriginal territory most commonly\nknown as the Great Smoky Mountains. \nAmy Walker is a member of the Deer Clan\, is a great-grandmother\, and is 78 years old. Her\nparents\, one Cherokee and one South Dakota Sioux\, were both herbalists. She grew up eating\nout of the Appalachian forests; a wildcrafter and a farmer\, she focuses her farming on traditional\nCherokee food preferences\, mostly growing traditional medicine\, corn\, beans\, and squash. She\nis a retired social worker\, and an indigenous traditionalist. Amy is a pipe carrier and a\nSundancer in South Dakota. \nThis program is free. Registration is not required.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/cherokee-ndn-foods-heritage-crops-and-wild-delicacies/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240321T194924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T194924Z
UID:32798-1714226400-1714244400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Social & Music at Rare Bird
DESCRIPTION:This free family-friendly event is hosted by WNC Food Coalition and is a relaunching of the Collaborative Ag Network with 4 exciting programs to improve connectivity and quality of life for farmers. This is mainly a chance to meet some folks and relax while the season gets going. You’ll also learn a little about what’s going on land access\, producer coops and collective resources in WNC and how to get involved. Enjoy some local food and music with A Grisman + Garcia Experience with Dirty Dawg. \n2-4: Social\n4-5: Food\n5-7: Music \nContact jenn@wncfoodjustice.com for more info!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farmer-social-music-at-rare-bird/
LOCATION:Rare Bird Farm\, 91 Duckett Top Tower Road\, Hot Springs\, NC\, 28743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240418T213427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T213427Z
UID:32919-1714221000-1714230000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:The Utopian Seed Project - Trial to Table Series
DESCRIPTION:The Utopian Seed Project grows a wide range of crops and varieties with the aim of increasing agrobiodiversity into the food and farming system. We want more crops and varieties being grown and enjoyed (i.e. eaten!) in our regional. Our Trial to Table event series brings together talented local chefs to showcase the work we’re doing on the farm. Enjoy great food\, learn about new crops and varieties\, and get inspired for a better food system.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/the-utopian-seed-project-trial-to-table-series/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240328T185956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T185956Z
UID:32821-1713704400-1713718800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Bountiful Bowls with Bountiful Cities
DESCRIPTION:April is Food Waste Reduction month\, and on Sunday April 21st 1-5pm Bountiful Cities will celebrate that and Earth Day with a Bountiful Bowls event at UNCA. Take a cooking class to learn how to reduce food waste\, and fill your ceramic bowl with “Stone Soup.” \nThis FREE event is open to all. Community members and students are invited to come and celebrate outside the Sherill Center at UNCA where they can enjoy some “stone soup.” Participants are encouraged to bring a vegetable or pantry item that can be part of the stone soup. We will celebrate Food Waste Reduction month using donated up-cycled produce to make the soup and a Panzanella Salad for attendees. Firefly Valley Pottery will lead participants in a hands-on experience with clay\, and participants can take hand built pots with them. The Student Environmental Center will lead Earth Day activities and share information about sustainability. \nParticipants can purchase beautiful ceramic hand-made bowls (on a sliding scale) to support Bountiful Cities work\, then fill it with soup or salad! \nTickets ($25 each) are also on sale for cooking classes with Plant-Based Nutrition Expert and Professor Amy Joy Lanou in the Teaching Kitchen at the Sherill Center at UNCA. Lanou will explore techniques to reduce food waste and cook delicious dishes with fresh and local produce. You can purchase a ticket to the cooking class and add on a ceramic bowl for $40. \nSpecial thanks to our co-sponsor Firefly Valley Pottery. Thanks also to UNCA Ceramics department\, AB Tech Ceramics department\, Asheville High School Ceramics department\, and many local ceramic artists for donating bowls for this event. And thanks to the Food Equity Initiative at UNCA for donating supplies. \nPlease RSVP\, purchase bowls and tickets today! You may choose your bowl on a first come first served basis on the day of the event. If we don’t sell out\, bowls will be available for purchase on the day of the event and pick up at one of our up coming events.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/bountiful-bowls-with-bountiful-cities/
LOCATION:UNC-Asheville\, 1 University Heights\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T123000
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240410T165007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T165007Z
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SUMMARY:Propagation workshop - April 20th
DESCRIPTION:Creating a foodforest can get expensive. Come learn how you can build your own foodforest and save money with propagation. We will review how to take hardwood\, softwood\, and semi-hardwood cuttings\, air layering\, stratifying seeds\, and rooting hormones. We will review the process\, differences\, and benefits of each. This class will show you all the ways you can create hundreds of plants for next to nothing! \nSaturday\, April 20th\nClass time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm\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/propagation-workshop-april-20th/
LOCATION:Phat Ninja Foodforest\, 43 Bull Mountain Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240212T190549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T190647Z
UID:32605-1713517200-1713614400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale!
DESCRIPTION:Join us in supporting Eliada Farms by shopping our Spring Plant Sale on April 19th and 20th! \n4/19: 12-5 pm\n4/20: 9 am-12noon \nAddress:\nEliada Home\n49 Compton Drive\nAsheville\, NC 28806 \nSeedlings available: Veggies\, flowers\, culinary herbs\, strawberries. \n100% of proceeds go to support our farm program at Eliada!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/spring-plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:Eliada Homes for Children\, 2 Compton Dr\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240222T170919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T170919Z
UID:32663-1713513600-1713718800@asapconnections.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20231005T173134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T173134Z
UID:31907-1713016800-1713020400@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-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
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240322T172602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T172611Z
UID:32810-1712170800-1712178000@asapconnections.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240315T135259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T140252Z
UID:32763-1711800000-1711810800@asapconnections.org
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:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240321T195012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T195012Z
UID:32781-1711792800-1711803600@asapconnections.org
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:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240222T171042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T171042Z
UID:32678-1710864000-1710869400@asapconnections.org
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:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240215T203429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T203429Z
UID:32619-1710266400-1710273600@asapconnections.org
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:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240222T172755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T172909Z
UID:32665-1710262800-1710270000@asapconnections.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240222T170823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T170842Z
UID:32679-1709992800-1709998200@asapconnections.org
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:20260610T120815
CREATED:20240201T203606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T203704Z
UID:32467-1709910000-1709919000@asapconnections.org
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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