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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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! Edge habitat birding, learn how planned grazing benefits the local avian population. We will be hiking in uneven and sometimes steep terrain, so please wear sturdy ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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. Topics covered include: Tour the Wild East market garden, tool shed, ... Read more
Unleash Your Ag Potential: AgLaunch Announces Call for Applications for Cultivate Appalachia Bootcamp Do 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. The Cultivate ... Read more
Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and Kara Dodson at Full Moon Farm for a Hands on Demonstration of the PaperPot Co Planter! Looking 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 ... Read more
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. HNG will be running a bar with local ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, Working Landscapes, and NC Cooperative Extension at Sheraton Park Farm for an Introduction to Rotational Grazing Workshop! Dive 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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Join us to learn about the benefits of native plants for us, our gardens, and the ecosystems we call home. Adam 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 ... Read more