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Learn to make your own powerful cough syrup from the wild herbs of Appalachia! And, take home your own handmade cough remedy! Winter brings coughs of all kinds—dry, wet, tickly, or deep—and the mountains around us offer potent natural remedies that have been used for generations. Did you ever wonder why cough syrup is cherry
Join leaders in Land Conservation, including: Stephen Bishop - NC FarmLink Bob Holbrook, Western Carolina-Free Mediation Services for Family Farm Succession Tom Fanslow, Conserving Carolina-Mitigation Projects NCDA-Farmland Preservation and Conservation Easements Lunch Provided! Call 828-764-9480 to register.
Join us for the Southeast’s largest gathering of farmers, gardeners, land-stewards, and food-system changemakers! Our Spring Conference supports, inspires, and educates people to farm, garden, and live organically by providing affordable, practical, hands-on education. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting out, you’ll leave with connections, knowledge, and inspiration to build a more vibrant,
Grow real food. Skip the chemicals. Start this spring. You don’t need a lot of land, a lot of money, or a green thumb handed down from generations past. What you need is a solid starting point, and that’s exactly what this class delivers. Adam Bigelow breaks down organic gardening into clear, practical steps for
"Intro to Becoming Ginseng Dealer" is the first of a virtual two-part series for those interested in obtaining a ginseng dealer license. Part one is a standalone course but is also a prerequisite to “The Foundations of Becoming a Ginseng Dealer”. Here is the course outline: -History of American Ginseng -Harvesting, washing & drying techniques
Join ASAP’s 2026 CSA Fair and Celebrate CSA Month CSA Fairs are a chance to meet local farmers face-to-face and learn more about CSA programs. You can ask questions about what products are included in the CSA box throughout the year, the farm’s growing practices, payment options, and pickup locations. Attendees can sign up for
Saturday, March 14th, 2026 | 10am | Choose Your Price: $30 – $5 Discover spring ephemerals—enchanting wildflowers that herald the arrival of spring in the Appalachians. Led by local herbalist Patricia Kyritsi Howell, you'll learn to identify these delicate beauties, understand their life cycles, and explore their traditional herbal uses. This presentation-style class in our
Thursday March 19th 1pm-4pm 180 Mag Sluder Road Alexander, NC 28701 Are you looking for the perfect farm property but not sure how to create the best plan for your land? Join us for an introduction to planning and layout of land for small-scale farming with a focus on climate-resilient design. Our case study for
Welcome the return of light, warmth, and new beginnings with a special Spring Equinox Yoga class set among the living beauty our garden nursery. Surrounded by budding plants and fresh spring energy, we’ll gather to honor the seasonal shift toward growth, balance, and renewal. This gentle, all-levels class will focus on opening the body, awakening
It’s Our 8th Anniversary Party! (Free!) Eight years of growing, digging, and connecting with this incredible mountain community, and we’re throwing the biggest party yet to mark the occasion! Join us on Saturday, March 21st from 11 AM to 3 PM for a day packed with live music, delicious food, farm tours, giveaways, and so