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Introduction to Holistic Land Management

Hickory Nut Gap Farm 57 Sugar Hollow Road , Fairview , NC, United States

Join us for a one-day introduction to the practical principals of regenerative agriculture and Holistic Management. Developed by the Savory Institute, the original regenerative farming leader, Holistic Management is a framework that helps land managers navigate complex decisions within a context that they define. This one-day course is designed to give attendees a foundational understanding ... Read more

Appalachian Food and Farms Festival

Shipley Farm 1699 Linville Creek Road, Vilas, NC, United States

Appalachian Food and Farms Festival Celebrating 150 Years of Shipley Farms October 15, 2022 @ the historic Shipley Farm, Vilas, NC Samplings of a variety of meats and dishes and all the flavors of the High Country prepared by award winning NC chefs and restaurants Steven Goff (Tastee Diner, Asheville), 2019 NC Chef of the ... Read more

Cultivo Latino

Hendersonville Community Co-op 60 South Charleston Lane, Hendersonville

El programa Cultivo Latino es un programa virtual de seis semanas diseñado para empresarios y agricultores. En este programa, aprenderás cómo construir un plan estratégico para crecer su granja y negocio agricultural. El programa esta dividido en dos partes: Sesión 1: 11 de octubre de 2022, 6:00PM-8:00PM (realizada virtualmente) • Acceso a capital para crecer ... Read more

2022 NC Crunch

This October, join schools, child care centers, and organizations across North Carolina in celebrating National Farm to School Month by crunching into a locally grown apple. The 2022 NC Crunch will take place on Wednesday, October 19th! Register today and get your Crunch planning underway! Participants of all ages are invited to crunch with us ... Read more

Farm Fresh for Health Regional Symposium at Winding Stair Farm

Winding Stair Farm 7984 W Old Murphy Rd, Franklin, NC, United States

Throughout summer 2022 ASAP will present a series of regional symposiums for healthcare professionals in Western North Carolina to highlight the principles of Farm Fresh for Health. Each symposium will introduce key strategies and feature examples from ASAP and the community, including projects from ASAP’s Community in Action initiative. Attendees will take part in farm ... Read more

October Farm Tour at Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Hickory Nut Gap Farm 57 Sugar Hollow Road , Fairview , NC, United States

This tour goes exploring through our 80 acres of working farmland. Head to the top of UFO hill for a spectacular view, walk alongside the creek through forest, see the grazing animals on pasture, and learn about regenerative agriculture. You will get an overview of our farm history and a more in-depth look at our ... Read more

Preparing to Harvest: Skills for Food Systems, Board Development, and Grant Writing

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center 91 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska, NC, United States

The free workshop is designed for NC non-profits, community organizations, faith-based groups, and local governments. It will include a food-focused plenary that will feature partner projects from across the state, as well as hands-on skills building and strategies to strengthen participants’ current food projects. Participants can choose board development or grant writing that afternoon. Lunch, ... Read more

RAD Farmers Market – Winter Season Begins

Smoky Park Supper Club 350 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

The RAD Farmers Market provides year-round access to fresh local foods, including produce! The winter season runs November through April with 25-30 vendors each week set up indoors and outdoors. Note winter hours change: 3-5:30pm, Wednesdays.

Improving Farm Communications (Part 1)

Creekside Farms Education Center 339 Avery Creek Rd, Arden, NC

Effective communication is essential and can be transformative for your farm operation. In this two-day long interactive workshop, Improving Farm Communication, participants will address real-life situations to learn about communication styles, ways to have better conversations, and have a chance to practice new skills. In this workshop, we will cover the basics of Nonviolent Communication ... Read more

Preserving Meat Workshop

Madison County Cooperative Extension 258 Carolina Lane, Marshall , NC, United States

Join author and butcher Meredith Leigh for a workshop on meat preservation, as part of the WNC Fermenting Festival! Explore safe and delicious ways for fermenting meat, from the time of ancient peoples to modern-day applications of microbes. We will cover all the fermentation pathways in meat preservation, from lacto-fermentation in salamis to autolysis in ... Read more

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