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SUMMARY:Farmer to Farmer Webinar: Navigating Federal Farm Recovery Programs
DESCRIPTION:ASAP is facilitating a farmer learning cohort to focus on Helene recovery. This series of webinars will allow farmers to share experiences\, learn from one another about navigating recovery resources\, and document learnings for fellow farmers and future needs. The first webinar will focus on programs offered by Farm Services Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service.\n\nTopic: Farmer to Farmer Webinar: Navigating Federal Farm Recovery Programs Offered by FSA and NRCS\nWhen: Thursday (11/21)\, 2:00-4:00 PM\nWhere: Virtual/webinar\nPresenters:  Mary Carroll Dodd of Red Scout Farm\, Black Mountain\, NC and Danielle Hutchison of TendWell Farm\, Old Fort\, NC\n\nCost: Free\, registration is required\, register here. Webinar link will be provided upon registration.\nAppalachian Grown certified farms who register and attend will receive a $37.00 attendance stipend to cover their time invested in this offering.\n\n\n\n**This webinar will provide an opportunity to both learn from and have an honest and open conversation with your fellow Appalachian Grown certified farms about what has and hasn’t quite worked for you within federal recovery resources. Real world examples of success in engaging these recovery programs\, as well as challenges therein\, will be shared by presenting farmers.**
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farmer-to-farmer-webinar-navigating-federal-farm-recovery-programs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T130000
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SUMMARY:Mycoremediation Workshop and Shiitake Log plugging
DESCRIPTION:Join Natalie from Myco Rhizing Mushroom Farm and Greg from Deep Woods Mushrooms for an afternoon of fungi! We will be discussing and demonstrating low tech cultivation and remediation techniques using fungi to heal and rebuild our farms and gardens post Helene. Learn to clean waterways\, remove contamination\, build soil\, repair stream banks and build resilience post flood. Bring an oak logs and leave with a shiitake logs! Free event with all donations going to local disaster relief.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mycoremediation-workshop-and-shiitake-log-plugging-2/
LOCATION:Looking Glass Creamery\, 115 Harmon Dairy Ln\, Columbus\, 28722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T090000
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SUMMARY:WNC Farmer Resource Meeting: Tools for Rebuilding
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free farm-focused gathering to understand resources available post-Helene and work together to rebuild WNC Agriculture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to hear directly from Ag partner agencies and supporting organizations about their resources\, ask questions in real time related to livestock support and soil remediation\, and provide feedback to agencies to best shape the future of agriculture in WNC. \nThroughout the day\, we’ll be offering 1-on-1 relief assistance sessions\, breakout room discussions\, relaxation activities\, and we’ll end with a local farm-to-table dinner. \nAll farmers\, regardless of Helene impacts\, are welcome to join and learn about available resources\, as well as contribute to recovery discussions. We have a limited number of gas cards available to further support farmer attendance. \nThis event is sponsored by Empowering Mountain Food Systems (EMFS)\, a project of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)\, and N.C. Cooperative Extension. \n\nRegister here. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions \n\n\n\n\n\nI can’t stay the whole time\, but I want to come to dinner. Is it okay to leave and come back?\n\n\n\nAbsolutely! We know you are busy. Come when you can\, leave when you have to and come back if you want to. Just let us know what meals you plan to share with us so we can inform our caterers.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-farmer-resource-meeting-tools-for-rebuilding/
LOCATION:N.C. Cooperative Extension\, Haywood County Center\, 589 Raccoon Rd\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T170000
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SUMMARY:Mycoremediation Workshop and Shiitake log plugging
DESCRIPTION:Join Myco Rhizing Mushroom’s Natalie Gerardot and Deep Woods Mushrooms Greg Carter for an afternoon of fungi! We will be discussing mycoremediation techniques post Helene to benefit farmers\, gardeners and yard owners in the cleaning of contamination\, rebuilding and repairing of soil\, stream bank restoration\, stump removal\, waste clean up and waterway contamination mitigation. There will be lots of hands on opportunities to learn the techniques and if you bring an oak logs\, you will leave with a shiitake logs and the knowledge to make more! This event is free\, any donations going to Helene relief efforts locally.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mycoremediation-workshop-and-shiitake-log-plugging/
LOCATION:Turgua Brewing\, 3131 Cane Creek Rd\, Fairview\, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T160000
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CREATED:20241104T142033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T142117Z
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SUMMARY:Hickory Nut Gap's 6th Annual Sausage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hickory Nut Gap’s 6th Annual Sausage Festival is here\, and we’re so excited to have our fall season’s crowning event back on the farm. Out in the Big Barn we celebrate everything sausage\, kraut\, brew and more with local music\, vendors and fun festivities. Oktoberfest & Fall-themed costume is heartily encouraged! \nTime: 11am-4pm\nLocation: Big Barn at the Farm! 57 Sugar Hollow Road\, Fairview\, NC\nPrice: 6 and under free\, $12/ticket \nWhat to Expect:\n-Live Music by Marion’s own premier party polka band\, Das OomPapas\n-Fermentation Basics demo by Meg Chamberlain\, the pickle princess of Fermenti Foods\n-See how the sausage gets made\, with live sausage-making demo by Butcher Brian\n-Local vendors & craftsmen by Appalachian Makers Collective\, just in time for holiday shopping…\n-Our famous Adults-Only Musical Chairs Competition\, grand prize is $150 HNG Meat Sampler\n-Pass the pretzel game\, kids small and tall welcome \nDon’t miss the food & drink:\n-Milk & Honey Food Truck serving Hickory Nut Gap meats\n-Specialty deep-fried pretzels by Wicked Good Pretzels\n-Sausage samples & sales in the Farm Store\n-Local beers and NA beverages at the bar\n-Local hard cider by Barn Door Cider works \nBring a little cash for our Relief Raffle to benefit the Fairview Fire Department’s recovery. At only $5/ticket\, prizes include\, but are not limited to:\n-Sausage Sampler featuring HNG Sausage & Fermenti Kraut\n-Local goody & hard cider basket\, perfect for Holiday prep\n-A coveted Pasture Raised Thanksgiving Turkey from right here on the farm \nIn addition\, this will be our last weekend to enjoy Fall Festivities! \n***Please leave your furry friends at home unless they are a registered service animal with documentation.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/hickory-nut-gaps-6th-annual-sausage-festival/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T120000
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SUMMARY:Free Barn Dance & Volunteer Fair
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Hickory Nut Gap Farm Big Barn\, hosted with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy on Saturday October 26th for a free community event\, a Barn Dance & Volunteer Fair! We NEED THIS. Take some time to relax and unwind from recovery efforts\, AND help sustain and support WNC’s farmers\, towns\, hills and hollers for months to come. \nThe event is in the Big Barn from 12pm-6pm\, and our Farm Store is open for business! \n– Free Live music 1pm-5pm and dancing with local youth band the Lucky Buckeyes & our favorite square dance squallers\, the Old Charlotte Highwaymen.\n– Cretaceously craveable eats by Grush’s Cajun Dino Grill.\n– Beer proceeds will go to ASAP Farmers’ Emergency Relief Fund.\n– We will have a Funding Wall\, full of posters with QR codes linking attendees directly to organizations\, local businesses\, families and friends who need our community’s financial help to stay afloat and rebuild.\n– Local pumpkins\, squash\, apples\, fresh pressed cider and seasonal offerings are back!\n– Hay Rides & Pony rides 11am-4pm\, proceeds benefit Project HNG! \nRight now the big picture of what our region is facing is still being painted – community spirit is high\, neighbors across the country are flying\, driving\, running\, emailing and calling in with their time\, talent and treasure. But the locals know\, we’re in this for the long haul – we need volunteers to commit regularly for months to come. To dispense resources to the communities who can’t get to them\, to flush toilets for citizens who don’t have the strength\, to gut homes that just can’t house anyone right now. The messy\, heart-rending business of rebuilding our lives in the wake of Hurricane Helene. \nWe will be hosting an ongoing Volunteer Fair for all of you wonderful non-profits\, local farms and gardens\, community-organized groups\, local businesses-turned-emergency-community-hubs\, and more. We hear you have the resources\, you just need the helping hand. Please contact megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com to send a volunteer or staff member to table at this event. It’s a great chance to get attendees acquainted with who you are and how important your mission is\, and get them to sign up right there and then for weeks and months to come. \nHNG has WIFI thanks to a generously donated Starlink\, so attendees can pull up their calendars as they walk from table to table. We will also provide paper calendars so they can pin their schedule to the wall or the fridge. \nIf you have a group you feel like could use some support\, whether from donation or volunteer work\, please contact megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com they will be added to our invite list and our Funding Wall – we hope to see you then\, on Saturday 10/26 for a little fun\, a little togetherness and a lot of hope.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/free-barn-dance-volunteer-fair/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241024
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Crunch
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina Crunch\, co-sponsored by the NC Farm to Preschool Network\, is a statewide event that celebrates North Carolina agriculture\, National Farm to School and Early Care and Education Month\, apples grown by local farmers\, and healthy eating.  \nJoin the state of North Carolina in celebrating Farm to School and Early Care and Education Month by crunching into a locally grown fruit or vegetable on Wednesday\, October 23\, 2024 at noon or any time during the month of October that works for you. The NC Crunch is also a great opportunity to thank all those involved in feeding our communities. This event is about uniting together to celebrate North Carolina agriculture\, locally grown fruits and vegetables\, and healthy eating. Participants of all ages are invited to crunch with their schools\, early care and education sites\, organizations\, families\, or communities. Help us reach all 100 counties and 500\,000 kids and adults with the NC Crunch! \nThe North Carolina Crunch promotes healthy eating and supports farm to school\, farm to early care and education (ECE)\, and other local food initiatives throughout the state. It’s also a fun and educational way to connect food and agriculture to all kinds of classroom curricula – from science to art! \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/north-carolina-crunch-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241020
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240903T154111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T154145Z
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SUMMARY:DIPLOMADO DE AGRICULTURA ORGÁNICA Y REGENERATIVA
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAMA SEMILLAS DE CAMBIO: DIPLOMADO DE AGRICULTURA ORGÁNICA Y REGENERATIVA \n¡Únete a nuestro curso presencial y en español dirigido a quienes quieran aprender sobre agricultura orgánica\, producir alimentos\, trabajar en una granja orgánica\, crear un negocio agrícola\, y/o ser líderes defensores de un sistema alimentario más justo y saludable \nInscripción GRATUITA – Cupos limitados \nClases los sábados por la mañana 1 vez al mes \nINICIO: Sábado 19 de Octubre de 2024  \nLUGAR: Condado de Henderson\, NC  \nDURACIÓN: 8 meses  \n(incluye visitas de campo y más de 50 horas de clase teórico prácticas) \n  \nPARA MAYOR INFORMACIÓN: Llame o envie un texto al (828)808-5583 o un correo a: tierrafertilcoophv@gmail.com \nEstos talleres y cursos cuentan con el apoyo del Programa de Transición de Sociedad Orgánica (TOPP) del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA). TOPP es un programa de la Iniciativa de Transición a la Agricultura Orgánica del USDA y está administrado por el Programa Nacional Orgánico (NOP) del Servicio de Comercialización Agrícola (AMS) del USDA. Tambien cuenta con el apoyo del programa de ayuda BFRDP del USDA.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/diplomado-de-agricultura-organica-y-regenerativa/
ORGANIZER;CN="Tierra Fertil Coop":MAILTO:tierrafertilcoophv@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240815T135542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T135542Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Crop Management Series. Session 4: Organic Weed Management
DESCRIPTION:Organic Crop Management is a FREE webinar series led by local farmers and agricultural resource specialists. Growers will gain the tools to manage soil health\, weeds\, pests and diseases for the whole farm. Participants will also gain insight into considerations for Organic Certification. Each session will center around direct experience in the field from organic growers of different scales. \nEffectively managing weeds can be the most labor-intensive task for ecological crop and vegetable production. This online workshop will cover common weed biology\, ecology\, and identification. You will also learn preventative\, mechanical\, and cultural practices you can implement on your farm to reduce weed pressure. Mary Carroll will share the weed management practices that they use to identify weeds and reduce weed pressure at Red Scout Farm.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/organic-crop-management-series-session-4-organic-weed-management/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Organic Growers School":MAILTO:outreach@organicgrowersschool.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240925T152634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T152634Z
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SUMMARY:Utopian Seed Project - Trial to Table Fall Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Trial to Table – October 2024 \nOct 12\, 1 – 4 PM | The Mule\, Devil’s Foot Brewing Co.\, Asheville\, NC \nRepresenting Chefs:\nEric Morris | Sheri Castle | Tie Whittiker | Brian Crow \nOur October Celebration will take place at The Mule\, Devil Foot Brewing Company’s beautiful event space in Asheville\, NC. We’ll be joined by Chefs Morris\, Castle\, Crow\, and Whittiker\, who will each offer two small plates (8 plates total\, at least one plate from each chef will be vegetarian). We’ll also be celebrating Legume diversity\, pea\, beans and other family members! Chef Luis Martinez will be offering a Hibiscus Tepahce as a welcome drink\, and The Mule has a fully stocked cash bar. Board member\, Jay Bost\, will be running a bean trial tasting table to show off some bean diversity. And will have a legume Demo Stations to help you translate these ingredients into your home kitchen! \nTicket price includes two small plates from each chef (8 plates total). We’ll also be running a Utopian Seed Project tasting table to show off some of these ingredients in their pure form. A note on pricing transparency: we want these events to be as accessible as possible and so have a flexible pricing policy\, if you’re able to pay more than $50 then great\, if you can’t then that’s great to.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/utopian-seed-project-trial-to-table-fall-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Utopian Seed Project":MAILTO:Terri@utopianseed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240815T135507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T135507Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Crop Management Series. Session 3: Organic Disease Management
DESCRIPTION:Organic Crop Management is a FREE webinar series led by local farmers and agricultural resource specialists. Growers will gain the tools to manage soil health\, weeds\, pests and diseases for the whole farm. Participants will also gain insight into considerations for Organic Certification. Each session will center around direct experience in the field from organic growers of different scales. \nWe’ll take a deep dive into ecologically-based preventive\, cultural\, and integrated practices to reduce the impact of disease on your farm in this online workshop. You will gain a thorough understanding of what causes disease\, identification techniques\, and best management practices for reducing damage from disease. The owner/operators of TendWell Farm will share the disease management practices that they use to prevent disease and promote disease resistance on their 200-acre Certified Organic Farm.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/organic-crop-management-series-session-3-organic-disease-management/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Organic Growers School":MAILTO:outreach@organicgrowersschool.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240722T195401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T195401Z
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SUMMARY:Encouraging Mushroom Production in a Forest Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:Forest Farming Tour: Forest Farmacy\nJoin Chris Parker for a tour of the Forest Farmacy to better understand how to propagate and expand a forest production operation\, including a tour of the mushroom spawn and grow rooms. Participants will work on observing and deepening awareness of mushroom and mycorrhizal forest systems and cultivation techniques\, specifically using wood chip beds and logs for mushroom cultivation. Participants will gain experience in plugging a log and will be able to take it home.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/encouraging-mushroom-production-in-a-forest-ecosystem/
LOCATION:The Forest Farmacy\, 24 Davis Lane\, Marshall\, NC\, 28753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Organic Growers School":MAILTO:outreach@organicgrowersschool.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241007
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240703T152401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T152401Z
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SUMMARY:Eliada Fall Festival and Corn Maze
DESCRIPTION:By far Eliada’s biggest annual event of the year! In 2023 we welcomed over 13\,000 attendees on campus to ring in the Fall season with an Asheville tradition – Eliada’s 6- Acre Corn Maze. We collaborate with schools and businesses to offer special opportunities for educational field trips and corporate parties. Families can find activities to fall in love with from a hayride to a fun experience on the jumping pillow\, maze\, games\, and more! \nEliada’s mission is Helping Children Succeed. We provide a cradle-to-career continuum of services for over 400 children and youth annually. In partnership with families\, we meet basic needs and provide positive child and youth development programming to all ages. \nEvent information\nEliada Fall Festival and Corn Maze\n49 Compton Drive\, Asheville\, NC 28806\nOpen Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays from 9/20/2024-10/27/2024\nFridays 3AM-7 PM\, Saturdays 10AM-7PM\, Sundays 10AM-6 PM\nEmail cornmaze@eliada.org for information on corporate nights\, field trips\, birthday parties\, or general inquiries.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/eliada-fall-festival-and-corn-maze-3/
LOCATION:Eliada Homes for Children\, 2 Compton Dr\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240926T173220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T173220Z
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SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the tree! Apple varieties include Crimson Crisp\, McIntosh and Wine Crisp just to name a few. We also have honey\, jam\, dried apples and lots more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard-25/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240815T135435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T135443Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Crop Management Series. Session 2: Managing Pests Organically
DESCRIPTION:Organic Crop Management is a FREE webinar series led by local farmers and agricultural resource specialists. Growers will gain the tools to manage soil health\, weeds\, pests and diseases for the whole farm. Participants will also gain insight into considerations for Organic Certification. Each session will center around direct experience in the field from organic growers of different scales. \nIn this online workshop\, you will gain an ecological understanding of pests including their biology\, how to sample for pests and beneficial insects\, and their relationship to soil and nutrient management. You will also learn management strategies that are commonly used to prevent pest damage\, promote beneficials\, and be equipped to develop a plan to manage pest outbreaks effectively on your farm. Tom Elmore will share his 30+ years experience\, highlighting the pest management practices that have worked for Thatchmore Farm.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/organic-crop-management-series-session-2-managing-pests-organically/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Organic Growers School":MAILTO:outreach@organicgrowersschool.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240725T173356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T173356Z
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SUMMARY:2025 WNC AgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2025 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers. AgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program\, go over the 2025 application timeline\, and answer questions. Grants of $5\,000 and $10\,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* in 2025.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2025-wnc-agoptions-information-session-8/
LOCATION:Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center\, 252 Poplar Grove Road\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240926T173120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T173120Z
UID:34011-1727690400-1727704800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the tree! Apple varieties include Crimson Crisp\, McIntosh and Wine Crisp just to name a few. We also have honey\, jam\, dried apples and lots more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard-24/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240926T173034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T180208Z
UID:34009-1727614800-1727629200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the tree! Apple varieties include Crimson Crisp\, McIntosh and Wine Crisp just to name a few. We also have honey\, jam\, dried apples and lots more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orhcard/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240926T172945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T172945Z
UID:34007-1727521200-1727539200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the tree! Apple varieties include Crimson Crisp\, McIntosh and Wine Crisp just to name a few. We also have honey\, jam\, dried apples and lots more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard-23/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240703T152307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T152307Z
UID:33349-1727395200-1727654399@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Eliada Fall Festival and Corn Maze
DESCRIPTION:By far Eliada’s biggest annual event of the year! In 2023 we welcomed over 13\,000 attendees on campus to ring in the Fall season with an Asheville tradition – Eliada’s 6- Acre Corn Maze. We collaborate with schools and businesses to offer special opportunities for educational field trips and corporate parties. Families can find activities to fall in love with from a hayride to a fun experience on the jumping pillow\, maze\, games\, and more! \nEliada’s mission is Helping Children Succeed. We provide a cradle-to-career continuum of services for over 400 children and youth annually. In partnership with families\, we meet basic needs and provide positive child and youth development programming to all ages. \nEvent information\nEliada Fall Festival and Corn Maze\n49 Compton Drive\, Asheville\, NC 28806\nOpen Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays from 9/20/2024-10/27/2024\nFridays 3AM-7 PM\, Saturdays 10AM-7PM\, Sundays 10AM-6 PM\nEmail cornmaze@eliada.org for information on corporate nights\, field trips\, birthday parties\, or general inquiries.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/eliada-fall-festival-and-corn-maze-2/
LOCATION:Eliada Homes for Children\, 2 Compton Dr\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240919T142618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T142618Z
UID:33959-1727258400-1727272800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the tree! Apple varieties include Ambrosia\, Crimson Crisp\, Gala\, McIntosh\, Ricky Jones and Wine Crisp just to name a few. We also have honey\, jam\, dried apples and lots more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard-22/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T113000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240918T221049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T221049Z
UID:33951-1727256600-1727263800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Pricing for Perennials Workshop
DESCRIPTION:From ornamentals and berries to fruit trees and medicinal herbs\, perennial crops are an attractive way for farmers to diversify their offerings and shift their production schedules\, but they’re not always a bed of rosaceae. Join us for a FREE farmer-to-farmer workshop next week to get financial and operational insights to help make perennial crops a successful part of your farm. \nRegister here. \nMore info:\nThis workshop will feature presentations from two leading local farms: The Farm Connection\, an edible\, medicinal\, and native plant nursery and garden center in Marshall\, NC; and J&M Farms\, a family-owned mountain apple orchard in Hendersonville – who both recently graduated from Mountain BizWorks’ ScaleUp WNC program. The presentations will be followed by Q&A\, a roundtable discussion\, and FREE lunch. \nThis workshop is made possible through a collaboration with Mountain BizWorks and ASAP\, 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/pricing-for-perennials-workshop/
LOCATION:Mountain BizWorks\, 153 S. Lexington Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240815T135351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T135351Z
UID:33711-1727202600-1727208000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Organic Crop Management Series. Session 1: Soil Management
DESCRIPTION:Organic Crop Management is a FREE webinar series led by local farmers and agricultural resource specialists. Growers will gain the tools to manage soil health\, weeds\, pests and diseases for the whole farm. Participants will also gain insight into considerations for Organic Certification. Each session will center around direct experience in the field from organic growers of different scales. \nSession 1- Organic Soil Management with De’Anthony Price (Southeast Organic Consultant – Rodale Institute)\nThis online workshop will give you an in-depth look at the principles and practices of soil health management and the challenges and opportunities of managing soil health. Participants will learn the natural and human factors that influence soil organic matter content and the ecological processes responsible for promoting soil health in agricultural operations.De’Anthony Price\, Southeast Organic Consultant at the Rodale Institute will share the soil management practices that they use to help farmers promote soil health.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/organic-crop-management-series-session-1-soil-management/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Organic Growers School":MAILTO:outreach@organicgrowersschool.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240919T142518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T142518Z
UID:33957-1727085600-1727100000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the tree! Apple varieties include Ambrosia\, Crimson Crisp\, Gala\, McIntosh\, Ricky Jones and Wine Crisp just to name a few. We also have honey\, jam\, dried apples and lots more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard-21/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240808T144209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T135834Z
UID:33676-1727024400-1727035200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Dr. John Wilson Community Garden 20th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the passionate gardeners and volunteers of the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden on September 22nd from 5:00-8:00 p.m. for the garden’s 20th Anniversary Celebration! The evening will include an original play created and performed by community members; live music; a delicious dinner prepared by local restaurants and gardeners\, and a cash bar. Tickets are $40 in advance\, $50 at the door. Student (college and grade school) tickets $25. Children 6 years and under are free. A silent auction will offer local adventures\, activities\, and services that will enrich your year spiritually\, mentally\, and physically\, and you can test your luck on three unique raffle baskets. \nThe original play will be this event’s crown jewel. With the help of local community theater playwright and director Jerry Pope\, the garden’s community has woven a tapestry of stories from a myriad of voices. The resulting compilation of memories is sure to make you laugh\, cry\, and reminisce! These stories touch the humanity in all of us and the endless connections that we have with the universe around us. \nThe goal for the 20th Anniversary Celebration is to raise $20\,000! Proceeds from this event provide financial support for the garden’s interns so that they can focus on learning good growing techniques and in-turn share that knowledge with others and give back to the community. Proceeds also allow the garden to bring in excellent educators for workshops to educate the community about gardening\, native and medicinal plants\, and more. The rest of the revenue will be set aside as seed money for a new structure to replace the current barn. The community hopes that the new structure can include processing capabilities\, educational space\, cold storage\, and an office for the full-time garden manager. Additional donations are enthusiastically welcomed to help realize this vision! \nProviding food for hundreds of local families\, the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden is a vital resource in helping reduce food insecurity in the Swannanoa Valley. Each year\, residents and volunteers come together to grow fresh produce that is distributed to families in need. The garden relies heavily on the work of interns to assist in the growing process and to educate the public on sustainable growing techniques. This fundraiser serves as one of the best opportunities for the community to come together and learn about the purpose and benefits of the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden. This event is also one of the best ways to support the community garden and keep it up and running for years to come. \nIn addition to growing produce for the community and providing space for residents to garden\, the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden tends dozens of fruit and nut trees\, grows many native and medicinal plants\, helps to maintain greenways\, operates a composting station for the Town\, and supports a full-time garden manager position. \nThe Dr. John Wilson Community Garden is located at 99 White Pine Drive in Black Mountain and is a program of Black Mountain Recreation and Parks. It is supported by the Friends of the Community Gardens. \nFor more information about this year’s event or to purchase tickets visit the event website at https://bmtcommunitygardens.org/20th-anniversary-celebration/. To get involved\, please contact Lucille Nelson at lucille.nelson@tobm.org. For information about donations and sponsorships please reach out to info@bmtcommunitygardens.org
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/dr-john-wilson-community-garden-20th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105c Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, 28711
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240919T142418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T142418Z
UID:33955-1727006400-1727024400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the tree! Apple varieties include Ambrosia\, Crimson Crisp\, Gala\, McIntosh\, Ricky Jones and Wine Crisp just to name a few. We also have honey\, jam\, dried apples and lots more! \n***Special Event*** We are proud to be participating in ASAP’s Farm Tour this weekend on Saturday 9/21 and Sunday 9/22 from 12-5pm each day. Come see what farming is really all about. An Apple tasting demo will be held in the lower Orchard\, our U-Pick will be opened\, plus much more! Get your weekend pass and find more information at asapconnections.org/find-local-food/asaps-farm-tour/.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard-20/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240815T133852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T133852Z
UID:33710-1727006400-1727020800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Ani & Wanei Culture Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Ani & Wanei Cultural Festival celebrates the rich cultural milieu of Cherokee and Appalachian heritage in this humming mountain landscape. \nOn September 22nd from noon until 4:00 PM the traditions of Cherokee and Appalachian art\, music\, and dance will fill the Big Barn Venue at the Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, in Fairview. \nThe Ani & Wanei Culture Fest brings two principal mountain cultures together in music\, art\, and food. There is fun and learning for the whole family! \nHere\, you can try out some Cherokee words\, taste frybread tacos\, or even participate in a traditional Cherokee Friendship dance. Relax and listen to Appalachian Bluegrass or the haunting sounds of a Native American flute. Browse the traditional wares of painter\, potter\, weaver\, beader\, jeweler\, and carver. \nMusicians will include: Jarrett Wildcat – Cherokee flautist and storyteller and Andrew Wakefield – Appalachian bluegrass guitarist. The Warriors of Anikituhwa will share dances. The Igali Puppets will teach Cherokee words and the Cherokee Royalty\, including Miss Cherokee\, will share thoughts on important issues that they contact. Artists will offer pottery\, baskets\, beading\, jewelry\, woodcarving\, and paintings. There will be a Native American Food truck\, face painting\, and the specialty farm store will open its doors to all. \nThis celebration of culture stems from a new trailhead sign that will be unveiled at the event. The sign will soon grace the entry to the Strawberry Gap trail in Gerton. This trail\, managed by Conserving Carolina\, represents a unique paradigm for walking in the U.S. Like in European countries\, private land there is available for public use. The trail is a metaphor for the intercultural connection depicted in the Ani & Wanei Cultural Fest.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/ani-wanei-culture-fest/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240613T143953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T143953Z
UID:33232-1726941600-1726952400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Barn Dance with Iliana Rose Cuban Jazz Trio
DESCRIPTION:Iliana Rose and her Cuban Jazz Trio are back! Iliana is a piano prodigy with infectious energy and out of this world entertainment- the talented band will keep you moving\, sweating\, and circling back onto the floor for more! If you just want to sit back and absorb the experience\, prepare for foot tapping and seat wiggling- it’s just that good. \nHNG will be running a bar with local beers\, 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\, September 21st\, 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-iliana-rose-cuban-jazz-trio/
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:20240921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240522T203226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T203226Z
UID:33158-1726920000-1727024400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:ASAP's Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:ASAP’s 2024 Farm Tour will take place Saturday and Sunday\, September 21-22\, from 12-5 p.m. both days. \nASAP’s annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours\, demonstrations\, and tastings. The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of working farms in Western North Carolina\, including vegetables\, livestock\, vineyards\, orchards\, flowers\, fiber\, and more! This is a family-friendly event and a great outing for visitors of all ages\, abilities\, and interests. All are welcome.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asaps-farm-tour/
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Farm Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185503
CREATED:20240919T142322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T142322Z
UID:33953-1726912800-1726938000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the tree! Apple varieties include Ambrosia\, Crimson Crisp\, Gala\, McIntosh\, Ricky Jones and Wine Crisp just to name a few. We also have honey\, jam\, dried apples and lots more! \n***Special Event*** We are proud to be participating in ASAP’s Farm Tour this weekend on Saturday 9/21 and Sunday 9/22 from 12-5pm each day. Come see what farming is really all about. An Apple tasting demo will be held in the lower Orchard\, our U-Pick will be opened\, plus much more! Get your weekend pass and find more information at asapconnections.org/find-local-food/asaps-farm-tour/.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard-19/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
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