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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Master the art of fruit tree pruning at the perfect time of year! Learn essential pruning and training techniques while trees are dormant—the ideal window for shaping fruit trees for health, productivity, and easier harvest. Whether you’re managing a backyard orchard or want to improve your fruit production, this hands-on workshop will give you the
Calling all farmers! Join us in a virtual open conversation navigating farm labor. Through guided discussion and small-group breakouts, we’ll talk honestly about what’s working, what’s been challenging, and how local farmers make labor decisions—from costs and seasonality to finding people, managing teams, and on-farm housing vs. hourly employees. We’ll discover shared experiences, common barriers,
Landowners, agriculture producers and conservationists are invited to attend a half-day summit to learn about tax planning, Present Use value, what is a bona fide farm, and the future of economic outlook. Attorney & NC State Associate Extension Professor Andrew Branan will be joining us with a variety of local experts to answer your land
Join Mike Brown from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture for this virtual session focused on marketing opportunities available to food producers and food manufacturers across the state. This training will highlight key programs, resources, and strategies designed to help food businesses connect with buyers, promote their products, and strengthen their market presence.
No one likes taxes, but getting them done right is as important as any other part of the farm. Gain confidence with this guided walk through of the Schedule F (Profit and Loss from Farming) by Laurel Clabaugh, that will teach you what you need to report and how, help reduce your taxable income, and
Let's Crush the Schedule F! No one likes taxes but getting them done right is as important as any other part of the farm. Gain confidence with this guided walk through of the Schedule F (Profit and Loss from Farming) that will teach you what you need to report and how, help reduce your taxable
Share the Love This Valentine’s Day Weekend with Root Cause Farm: A Night of Community, Music, and Impact Fairview, NC — January 15, 2026 — This Valentine’s Day, Root Cause Farm invites you to Share the Love on Friday, February 13, from 5–8 p.m. at Cultivated Cocktails, for an evening of live music, handcrafted spirits,
Prepare for a successful market season with proven, on-the-ground strategies from an experienced farmer. This in-person workshop covers customer attraction, booth setup, and efficient checkout—designed for vendors at all experience levels.
For many, the delicious culinary creations of local restaurants are a big part of what makes Asheville special. Asheville Restaurant Week celebrates Asheville’s great food scene. Show your favorite restaurants some love or try someplace new! Many restaurants will have special menus and discounts. See a full list of participating restaurants at at ashevillechamber.org.
This will be a facilitated farmer-to-farmer conversation about how conditions have changed over time, and with it, farm production. We will have a panel of longtime farmers who will dig into what used to do well on their farms, what thrives now, and how climate and environmental shifts have influenced those choices. Expect honest reflection,