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SUMMARY:Afterschool Pottery with Ona
DESCRIPTION:What are your kiddos doing after school this Spring? Are they wild\, unhinged muddy monsters once they get home? Are they glued to a tablet when they hit the carpool lane? \nSounds like Firefly Valley’s Pottery Class here on the farm by artist Ona is what they need- let’s play in the mud\, be outside AND get centered! This class is recommended for ages 3-12\, parents can attend too. If parents ALSO want to make pottery\, just purchase a 2nd admission. \nFor 5 weeks\, attendees will work on a new creation together with Ona’s guidance. If something comes up and your little one misses a class\, Ona can furnish you with some raw materials to craft at home\, and she will fire it before the class is over for the season. \nThis is primarily a hand building pottery class (pinch\, coil\, slab and sculpture techniques will be taught) but participants will have two classes with individual lessons on a pottery wheel as well with a special guest instructor. \nDate: Every Wednesday for 5 weeks\, April 12th through May 10th \nTime: 4pm-5:30pm \nLocation: The History Barn at Hickory Nut Gap Farm \nPrice: $325 \n*Interested in drop-in classes? Contact hello@fireflyvalleydesign.com to inquire.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/afterschool-pottery-with-ona-5/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T173803Z
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SUMMARY:Business of Farming Series: Business Operations & HR
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 6-part Business of Farming Series \nJoin us for this 6-week series designed for new and beginning farmers who want to explore their options in farming\, ranching\, and agriculture. In this program\, we’ll help you cultivate a strategic plan to validate your goals and engage with a community of agripreneurs to strengthen your network. \nThis series will cover topics including: \n\nSite Analysis & Exploring your Potential\nLegal Structure\nFinancial Planning – Grow your Numbers\nUnderstanding Your Marketing and Customers\nBusiness Operations & HR\n\nSeries Wrap-up May 10th 11:00 -1:00 PM–Session 6: Business Operations & HR \nJoin us in-person with Farm School on Wheels Mobile Unit as we wrap up our Business of Farming Series and explore how to ensure your business operations are designed for success. Hiring the right people for the task at hand is critical for any small business and you will learn the tips on how to find and grow the talent your business will rely on.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/business-of-farming-series-business-operations-hr/
LOCATION:Haywood Community College Small Business Center\, 112 Industrial Park Dr.\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230330T161047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T161047Z
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SUMMARY:Savory Hub Naturalist Series: Soil Health & Inhabitants
DESCRIPTION:Dig in the dirt and bring up some deep knowledge on soil health with UNCA’s Asst. Professor Jake Hagedorn\nStart off with\nLearn about our Holistic Land Management from Farm Director Virginia\, and how our regenerative practices depend on a deep connection with soil and understanding of it’s indicators.\nSpotted on the farm by our farm crew\, staff & neighbors: moles\, voles\, groundhogs\, worms\, toads\, grouse\, killdeer and all manner of creepy crawlies!\nAttendees will break for an included biscuit brunch* from butcher Brian’s kitchen\, as birding is hungry work. When attending classes\, you will receive a 5% discount in the Farm Store & Butchery!\nIs your interest in soil health and farming deeper than dirt? Join us for a practical and in-depth course on regenerative practices and impact in a continuation of our Savory Hub courses\, Introduction to Holistic Land Management with Virginia Hamilton. \nDate: Sunday\, May 7th\, 2023 \nTime: 9am-12pm \nCost: $25/person\, 2 pack for $40\, biscuit brunch is included. \n*If you have dietary restrictions\, please reach out to Megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com and we can accommodate.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/savory-hub-naturalist-series-soil-health-inhabitants/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T152109Z
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SUMMARY:Mills River Day
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! May 6\, 2023\, from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at North River Farms (3333 North Mills River Rd.\, Mills River\, NC 28759)! Mills River Day is a free-to-attend large-scale community event that highlights agriculture\, natural resource management\, water quality\, and the talents and related businesses in and around the Mills River Community. It features live music\, vendors\, food trucks\, a kid zone with bounce houses\, a tractor show\, a horse show\, a farm tour\, hands-on activities\, and more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mills-river-day/
LOCATION:North River Farms\, 3333 North Mills River Road\, Mills River\, NC\, 28759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230406T172424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T172424Z
UID:30841-1683136800-1683144000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Business of Farming Series: Understanding Your Market and Customers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 6-part Business of Farming Series \nJoin us for this 6-week series designed for new and beginning farmers who want to explore their options in farming\, ranching\, and agriculture. In this program\, we’ll help you cultivate a strategic plan to validate your goals and engage with a community of agripreneurs to strengthen your network. \nThis series will cover topics including: \n\nSite Analysis & Exploring your Potential\nLegal Structure\nFinancial Planning – Grow your Numbers\nUnderstanding Your Marketing and Customers\nBusiness Operations & HR\n\nMay 3rd 6:00 -8:00 PM–Session 5: Understanding Your Market and Customers \nJoin us ONLINE to find your niche\, business concept and opportunity. Explore how you can fine tune your value proposition and begin to explore which customers are best for your business. Learn how to find the right customer for you –and keep them.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/business-of-farming-series-understanding-your-market-and-customers/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230414T171103Z
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SUMMARY:Afterschool Pottery with Ona
DESCRIPTION:What are your kiddos doing after school this Spring? Are they wild\, unhinged muddy monsters once they get home? Are they glued to a tablet when they hit the carpool lane? \nSounds like Firefly Valley’s Pottery Class here on the farm by artist Ona is what they need- let’s play in the mud\, be outside AND get centered! This class is recommended for ages 3-12\, parents can attend too. If parents ALSO want to make pottery\, just purchase a 2nd admission. \nFor 5 weeks\, attendees will work on a new creation together with Ona’s guidance. If something comes up and your little one misses a class\, Ona can furnish you with some raw materials to craft at home\, and she will fire it before the class is over for the season. \nThis is primarily a hand building pottery class (pinch\, coil\, slab and sculpture techniques will be taught) but participants will have two classes with individual lessons on a pottery wheel as well with a special guest instructor. \nDate: Every Wednesday for 5 weeks\, April 12th through May 10th \nTime: 4pm-5:30pm \nLocation: The History Barn at Hickory Nut Gap Farm \nPrice: $325 \n*Interested in drop-in classes? Contact hello@fireflyvalleydesign.com to inquire.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/afterschool-pottery-with-ona-4/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230426T144726Z
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UID:30951-1683108000-1683118800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Educational Series
DESCRIPTION:Want to know more about the SDBII Farm Grants that are currently open for operational dairy farms in NC and the greater Southeast? The final opportunity is coming up on Wednesday\, May 3\, at the WNC Livestock Center in Canton\, NC from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Focus topics for this event include precision technology investments and calf feeding systems. Whether you milk large or small ruminants\, the SDBII grants information will pertain to all! To secure your meal\, please RSVP by Wednesday\, April 26th!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/southeast-dairy-business-innovation-initiative-educational-series/
LOCATION:WNC Regional Livestock Center\, 474 Stock Dr.\, Canton\, 28716
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230406T172320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T172332Z
UID:30839-1682532000-1682539200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Business of Farming Series: Maximizing Your Profits
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 6-part Business of Farming Series \nJoin us for this 6-week series designed for new and beginning farmers who want to explore their options in farming\, ranching\, and agriculture. In this program\, we’ll help you cultivate a strategic plan to validate your goals and engage with a community of agripreneurs to strengthen your network. \nThis series will cover topics including: \n\nSite Analysis & Exploring your Potential\nLegal Structure\nFinancial Planning – Grow your Numbers\nUnderstanding Your Marketing and Customers\nBusiness Operations & HR\n\nApril 26th 6:00 -8:00 PM–Session 4: Maximizing Your Profits \nJoin us ONLINE Have you ever wondered if you are fully maximizing your profits? You will learn how to analyze decisions based on data and opportunities within the market so that you can reduce costs\, expand profits\, and grow a successful business.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/business-of-farming-series-maximizing-your-profits/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230414T171016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T171016Z
UID:30902-1682524800-1682530200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Afterschool Pottery with Ona
DESCRIPTION:What are your kiddos doing after school this Spring? Are they wild\, unhinged muddy monsters once they get home? Are they glued to a tablet when they hit the carpool lane? \nSounds like Firefly Valley’s Pottery Class here on the farm by artist Ona is what they need- let’s play in the mud\, be outside AND get centered! This class is recommended for ages 3-12\, parents can attend too. If parents ALSO want to make pottery\, just purchase a 2nd admission. \nFor 5 weeks\, attendees will work on a new creation together with Ona’s guidance. If something comes up and your little one misses a class\, Ona can furnish you with some raw materials to craft at home\, and she will fire it before the class is over for the season. \nThis is primarily a hand building pottery class (pinch\, coil\, slab and sculpture techniques will be taught) but participants will have two classes with individual lessons on a pottery wheel as well with a special guest instructor. \nDate: Every Wednesday for 5 weeks\, April 12th through May 10th \nTime: 4pm-5:30pm \nLocation: The History Barn at Hickory Nut Gap Farm \nPrice: $325 \n*Interested in drop-in classes? Contact hello@fireflyvalleydesign.com to inquire.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/afterschool-pottery-with-ona-3/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230406T172223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T172223Z
UID:30837-1681927200-1681934400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Business of Farming Series: Financial Planning for Your Agribusiness
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 6-part Business of Farming Series \nJoin us for this 6-week series designed for new and beginning farmers who want to explore their options in farming\, ranching\, and agriculture. In this program\, we’ll help you cultivate a strategic plan to validate your goals and engage with a community of agripreneurs to strengthen your network. \nThis series will cover topics including: \n\nSite Analysis & Exploring your Potential\nLegal Structure\nFinancial Planning – Grow your Numbers\nUnderstanding Your Marketing and Customers\nBusiness Operations & HR\n\nApril 19th 6:00 -8:00 PM–Session 3: Financial Planning for Your Agribusiness \nJoin us ONLINE and learn to understand your business financials so that you can make smart and strategic decisions that will make you profitable. You will explore all areas of business finance so that you are confident in your decision making as you move your business into a profitable venture.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/business-of-farming-series-financial-planning-for-your-agribusiness/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230414T170928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T170928Z
UID:30900-1681920000-1681925400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Afterschool Pottery with Ona
DESCRIPTION:What are your kiddos doing after school this Spring? Are they wild\, unhinged muddy monsters once they get home? Are they glued to a tablet when they hit the carpool lane? \nSounds like Firefly Valley’s Pottery Class here on the farm by artist Ona is what they need- let’s play in the mud\, be outside AND get centered! This class is recommended for ages 3-12\, parents can attend too. If parents ALSO want to make pottery\, just purchase a 2nd admission. \nFor 5 weeks\, attendees will work on a new creation together with Ona’s guidance. If something comes up and your little one misses a class\, Ona can furnish you with some raw materials to craft at home\, and she will fire it before the class is over for the season. \nThis is primarily a hand building pottery class (pinch\, coil\, slab and sculpture techniques will be taught) but participants will have two classes with individual lessons on a pottery wheel as well with a special guest instructor. \nDate: Every Wednesday for 5 weeks\, April 12th through May 10th \nTime: 4pm-5:30pm \nLocation: The History Barn at Hickory Nut Gap Farm \nPrice: $325 \n*Interested in drop-in classes? Contact hello@fireflyvalleydesign.com to inquire.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/afterschool-pottery-with-ona-2/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230330T161028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T161028Z
UID:30508-1681650000-1681660800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Gardening in the Mountains class
DESCRIPTION:This class will cover what to grow\, how to grow it\, and how to troubleshoot. We will talk about garden varieties that\ndo well in the cool evenings and wet mornings in the mountains of WNC. The class will dive deep into how to cultivate healthy\nsoils to encourage healthy plants and how to use integrated pest management to keep them strong. We will explore how to use your garden help the environment\, garden maintenance\, space saving techniques\, pollinators\, season extension\, and how to\nprep for next year at the end of the season. We will talk about the basics of botany\, ecology\, and permaculture to create harmonious goals with a practical plan for a low maintenance space that is fruitful and beautiful. Come for class and shop in our greenhouses for healthy\, appropriate plants for your garden.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/gardening-in-the-mountains-class/
LOCATION:Two Trees Farm\, 505 Long Branch Rd\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230330T161136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T161136Z
UID:30484-1681549200-1681560000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Savory Hub Naturalist Series: Stream Health & Critters
DESCRIPTION:Do a deep dive in our shallow streams and creeks on the Farm with our friends at Asheville’s own Environmental Quality Institute!\nStart off with Stream Macroinvertebrate Information Exchange protocol and get into the stream for active sampling and identification.\nLearn about our Holistic Land Management from Farm Director Virginia\, and how this practice works in tandem with waterways and stream health.\nSpotted on the farm by our farm crew\, staff & neighbors: crawdads\, salamanders\, toads\, frogs\, snakes\, snails and other mollusks! Our waters have been monitored by local organizations for Eastern Hellbender activity\, and we have actively breeding hellbender populations.\nAttendees will break for an included biscuit brunch* from butcher Brian’s kitchen\, as kick-netting is hungry work. When attending classes\, you will receive a 5% discount in the Farm Store & Butchery!\nBe a Savory Scholar\, sign up for our next in the Savory Hub Naturalist Series: Soil Health & Creatures with UNCA’s Environmental Lecturer Jake Hagedorn! \nDate: Saturday\, April 15th\, 2023 \nTime: 9am-12pm \nCost: $25/person\, 2 pack for $40\, biscuit brunch is included. \n*If you have dietary restrictions\, please reach out to Megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com and we can accommodate.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/savory-hub-naturalist-series-stream-health-critters/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230406T172116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T172116Z
UID:30835-1681322400-1681329600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Business of Farming Series: Legal Structures and Agritourism Framework
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 6-part Business of Farming Series \nJoin us for this 6-week series designed for new and beginning farmers who want to explore their options in farming\, ranching\, and agriculture. In this program\, we’ll help you cultivate a strategic plan to validate your goals and engage with a community of agripreneurs to strengthen your network. \nThis series will cover topics including: \n\nSite Analysis & Exploring your Potential\nLegal Structure\nFinancial Planning – Grow your Numbers\nUnderstanding Your Marketing and Customers\nBusiness Operations & HR\n\nApril 12th 6:00 -8:00 PM–Session 2: Legal Structures and Agritourism Framework for your Farm \nJoin us ONLINE with Guest speaker\, Attorney at Law Mitzi Kincaid with Kincaid & Associates. Kick start or expand /your farm business by finding which business structure works best for your goals. Learn the fundamentals of the business operations and how they work. Learn to think outside of the box on which business entity might be best for you.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/business-of-farming-series-legal-structures-and-agritourism-framework/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230330T161158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T171223Z
UID:30483-1681315200-1681320600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Afterschool Pottery with Ona
DESCRIPTION:What are your kiddos doing after school this Spring? Are they wild\, unhinged muddy monsters once they get home? Are they glued to a tablet when they hit the carpool lane? \nSounds like Firefly Valley’s Pottery Class here on the farm by artist Ona is what they need- let’s play in the mud\, be outside AND get centered! This class is recommended for ages 3-12\, parents can attend too. If parents ALSO want to make pottery\, just purchase a 2nd admission. \nFor 5 weeks\, attendees will work on a new creation together with Ona’s guidance. If something comes up and your little one misses a class\, Ona can furnish you with some raw materials to craft at home\, and she will fire it before the class is over for the season. \nThis is primarily a hand building pottery class (pinch\, coil\, slab and sculpture techniques will be taught) but participants will have two classes with individual lessons on a pottery wheel as well with a special guest instructor. \nDate: Every Wednesday for 5 weeks\, April 12th through May 10th \nTime: 4pm-5:30pm \nLocation: The History Barn at Hickory Nut Gap Farm \nPrice: $325 \n*Interested in drop-in classes? Contact hello@fireflyvalleydesign.com to inquire.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/afterschool-pottery-with-ona/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230208T203533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T203533Z
UID:30066-1680444000-1680454800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Log Plugging
DESCRIPTION:Growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms at home is easy! Inoculating (plugging) logs with mushroom spawn is a great way to get started. \nMany mushroom species love to grow on trees naturally. The easiest way to simulate this natural relationship is to inoculate cut logs with mushroom spawn.\nThis is a low-tech\, no waste\, regenerative way to grow mushrooms and easy enough to do at home.\nIn this afternoon workshop you will receive:\n>> Access to Chris Parker’s 30 years of experience growing and working with mushrooms\n>> Initial understanding of how mushrooms grow\n>> Overview of how mycelium creates fruiting bodies\n>> Learn how to select optimal logs\n>> Learn which woods suit which mushroom species\n>> Hands-on demonstration of how to plug logs\n>> Hand-on practice plugging a log\n>> Take home a log you have plugged ($25- 30 retail value)
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mushroom-log-plugging/
LOCATION:The Forest Farmacy\, 24 Davis Lane\, Marshall\, NC\, 28753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230222T163242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T163242Z
UID:30207-1680165000-1680197400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Done in collaboration with NC Agromedicine Institute. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a national program that employs a 8-hour training to teach a 5-step tool to identify and respond to signs of mental illness\, substance use\, and mental health crisis. MHFA provides signs and symptoms of mental illness\, how to help\, and training on crisis intervention. This training is offered through NC Agromedicine Institute (the Institute) and the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network-NC (FRSAN-NC). The mission of the Institute is to promote the health and safety of farmers\, fishermen\, foresters\, their workers and their families through research\, prevention/intervention\, and education/outreach. The Mental Health First Aid Training will be free of charge and will be at Creekside Farm in Arden\, NC. Once you register\, more details will be sent. \nRegister here:\nhttps://share.hsforms.com/1A926DqE8QEifjZIcGAIX1wcney9
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mental-health-first-aid-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Creekside Farms Education Center\, 339 Avery Creek Rd\, Arden\, NC\, 28704
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230214T171314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T171314Z
UID:30108-1679659200-1679932800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Lavender Transplant Volunteer Work Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a volunteer work weekend at our new farm and community in Sandymush\, NC — Spiral Mountain. \nSpiral Mountain is a 34-acre farm with five cabins. We envision people living in community together here and growing much of our own food\, including both annual vegetables and permaculture perennials. We also envision growing lots of native plants\, whether edible\, medicinal\, or just beautiful. And\, of course\, we envision growing a field of English lavender. \nDuring this work weekend\, we will transplant several hundred five-year-old lavender plants into the field at Spiral Mountain. \nIf you are interested in being involved with the goings-on at Spiral Mountain in some capacity\, this work weekend would be a great opportunity for everyone to get to know each other. We invite you to join us\, whether it’s just for a day\, for several days and nights\, or for the whole weekend. \nWe have roughly 12 beds we can offer volunteers in cabins with electricity\, plumbing\, kitchens\, and bathrooms. These cabins are fancy (by my standards). If you’d like a bed\, please say so when you RSPV. We’ll reserve beds for people on a first come first serve basis. Volunteers are also welcome to camp on the land if you’d prefer. \nAlso\, we’ll feed you! Three square meals a day. (If you’d like to bring your own snacks or other foodstuffs to share\, please do. I always like to bring my own snacks. I get it.) \n*Please be aware that Spiral Mountain has lots of bugs\, bees\, ticks\, dogs\, goats\, sheep\, cows\, horses\, ducks\, chickens\, turkeys\, pigs\, etc.\, either on site or nearby. We also have a no-chemical policy — even for bees. Which means there are bees nests that we simply respect. If this doesn’t work for you\, then volunteering here probably isn’t a good fit. \nThank you\, friends! I look forward to seeing you on Spiral Mountain! \nDirections: Spiral Mountain is at the very end of Randall Cove Rd. in Leicester\, NC. We’re not on google maps\, yet. The road is a small\, twisty dirt road. Keep going until you think you must have surely gone too far\, and then keep going some more. Once you turn onto Surrett Cove Rd.\, follow the signs for “Randall Glen” up the hill. Randall Glen is our closest neighbor (and they are on Google maps)\, but they are not affiliated with Spiral Mountain. You’ll pass through Randall Glen to get here\, and sometimes\, you’ll need to navigate through the farm animals (including Pyrenees dogs) carefully. If you get lost along the way\, many of us do not have cell service on the mountaintop\, but you can try calling Puma at 336-977-1679. Thank y’all! We can’t wait to see you!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/lavender-transplant-volunteer-work-weekend/
LOCATION:Spiral Mountain\, 96 Randall Cove Rd\, Leicester\, NC\, 28748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20221215T145617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T145617Z
UID:29648-1679594400-1679599800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Lawns & Lawn Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:The Extension Gardener Training classes are open to anyone wanting to learn more about good gardening practices in Zone 7 based on research-based information. A new topic will be discussed each week during the series. You may join us for each of the six topics or you can choose which topics interest you. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/lawns-lawn-alternatives-tickets-464345980327
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/lawns-lawn-alternatives/
LOCATION:North Carolina Cooperative Extension McDowell County Center\, 60 East Court Street\, Marion\, NC\, 28752
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230208T203649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T203649Z
UID:30065-1679148000-1679155200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Log Plugging at Sow True Seed
DESCRIPTION:Growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms at home is easy! Inoculating (plugging) logs with mushroom spawn is a great way to get started. \nMany mushroom species love to grow on trees naturally. The easiest way to simulate this natural relationship is to inoculate cut logs with mushroom spawn.\nThis is a low-tech\, no waste\, regenerative way to grow mushrooms and easy enough to do at home.\nIn this afternoon workshop you will receive:\n>> Access to Chris Parker’s 30 years of experience growing and working with mushrooms\n>> Initial understanding of how mushrooms grow\n>> Overview of how mycelium creates fruiting bodies\n>> Learn how to select optimal logs\n>> Learn which woods suit which mushroom species\n>> Hands-on demonstration of how to plug logs\n>> Hand-on practice plugging a log\n>> Take home a log you have plugged ($25- 30 retail value)
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/log-plugging-at-sow-true-seed/
LOCATION:Sow True Seed\, 146 Church St\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230228T184457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T184457Z
UID:30224-1679130000-1679140800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Savory Hub Naturalist Series: Birding at the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Farm and surrounding forest with birder and farmer Noah Poulos to spot the various species of birds that can be found in WNC.\nEdge habitat birding\, learn how planned grazing benefits the local avian population.\nWe will be hiking in uneven and sometimes steep terrain\, so please wear sturdy shoes and be dressed for the weather.\nAttendees will break for an included biscuit brunch* from butcher Brian’s kitchen\, as birding is hungry work. When attending classes\, you will receive a 5% discount in the Farm Store & Butchery! \nCost: $25/person\, 2 pack for $40\, biscuit brunch is included.\n*If you have dietary restrictions\, please reach out to Megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com and we can accommodate.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/savory-hub-naturalist-series-birding-at-the-farm/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T100000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230228T184252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T184252Z
UID:30235-1679126400-1679133600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Mills River Farmer's Market Vendor Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Mills River Farmer’s Market board and staff in this informational meeting. This meeting is for vendors and aspiring vendors to have their questions answered regarding attending as a vendor. Breakfast provided! \nThis meeting is required by the bylaws of the market.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mills-river-farmers-market-vendor-meeting/
LOCATION:Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station\, 455 Research Drive\, Mills River\, NC\, 28759
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230228T205235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T182952Z
UID:30240-1678991400-1678995000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:CACFP Networking Session
DESCRIPTION:Interested in using your CACFP funds to purchase local produce\, but not sure how to get started? Well look no further… Join ASAP’s Growing Minds program for a virtual CACFP networking session. Our speakers Marianne Lindgren (CACFP Nutrition Program Consultant) and Melinda Aponte (YWCA Nutrition Coordinator) will share resources and tips\, then open up the floor for Q&A and sharing among participants. Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/cacfp-networking-session/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20221215T145748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T145748Z
UID:29647-1678989600-1678995000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Trees & Shrubs
DESCRIPTION:The Extension Gardener Training classes are open to anyone wanting to learn more about good gardening practices in Zone 7 based on research-based information. A new topic will be discussed each week during the series. You may join us for each of the six topics or you can choose which topics interest you. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/trees-shrubs-tickets-464343863997
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/trees-shrubs/
LOCATION:North Carolina Cooperative Extension McDowell County Center\, 60 East Court Street\, Marion\, NC\, 28752
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230303T181245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T181245Z
UID:30247-1678525200-1678554000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Farm Workshop: Planning and Planting Agroforestry Systems on Contour
DESCRIPTION:Please join us\, rain or shine\, for any part of the day so that you’re able to learn\, observe and take part in PLANTING DAY of our first phase (8 acres!) of what will be a long standing vision at our Community Farm property: the first and only demonstration project currently in NC which will be open to the public and managed in perpetuity\, so that we can all learn about the numerous benefits and beauty of a perennial agroforestry and silvopasture system on conservation land. \nSuggested donation: $20 (No one turned away for inability to pay) \nLunch will be provided midway between our morning classroom portion and then the rest of the day will be hands-on work in the adjacent field learning as we plant with the team from Contour Lines! Again\, we want everyone to feel welcome\, so if you leave early/come late or just observe the team during the active planting\, please feel free. Children welcome as well\, and if you register after 3/8 please BYO lunch as that’s the date we’ll place orders\, thanks!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farm-workshop-planning-and-planting-agroforestry-systems-on-contour-2/
LOCATION:SAHC Community Farm\, Alexander\, NC\, 28701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230214T184629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T211805Z
UID:30156-1678462200-1678473000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:ASAP's CSA Fair
DESCRIPTION:ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) will present a CSA Fair on March 10 at the YWCA of Asheville\, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. This event is free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public.  \nASAP’s CSA Fair is a chance to meet local farmers and learn about CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) in our area. By joining a CSA\, you get a weekly box of fresh\, locally grown produce\, meats\, flowers\, or other local products—and provide a farmer with valuable financial support before the season starts. Talk to farmers about how their CSA works\, what products they offer\, their farm’s growing practices\, payment options\, and more. Attendees can sign up for a CSA during the fair or follow up with farmers later. This fair will also have local food tastings and activities for kids\, as well as produce and food products available for purchase. \nVisit asapconnections.org/find-local-food/csa for more details.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asaps-csa-fair/
LOCATION:YWCA of Asheville\, 185 S. French Broad Ave.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20221215T145835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T150025Z
UID:29646-1678384800-1678384800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Adding Color to Your Landscape: Annuals & Perennials
DESCRIPTION:The Extension Gardener Training classes are open to anyone wanting to learn more about good gardening practices in Zone 7 based on research-based information. A new topic will be discussed each week during the series. You may join us for each of the six topics or you can choose which topics interest you. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/adding-color-to-your-landscape-annuals-perennials-tickets-464343362497
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/adding-color-to-your-landscape-annuals-perennials/
LOCATION:North Carolina Cooperative Extension McDowell County Center\, 60 East Court Street\, Marion\, NC\, 28752
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T134500
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230228T205445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T182940Z
UID:30239-1678193100-1678196700@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Growing Minds School Garden Training (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Students will eat what they grow! School gardens are an excellent tool for experiential learning and nutrition education. In this virtual workshop\, early care and education professionals will be trained to establish farm to school gardens and to integrate gardening into state and national curriculum. We will share resources to create or expand your garden program as well as tips and strategies for gardening with young children. We emphasize how to sustain a garden program by involving community partners\, such as parents\, farmers\, college students\, and agricultural professionals. Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/growing-minds-school-garden-training-virtual/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20221215T150337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T150337Z
UID:29643-1678125600-1678132800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Small Farm Boot Camp: Putting a Plan to Work
DESCRIPTION:Objectives of Putting a Plan to Work: \nDetermine the goals of your farming operation.\nIdentify your resources.\nEvaluate the suitability of your resources to meet your goals. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-farm-boot-camp-putting-a-plan-to-work-tickets-464339661427
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/small-farm-boot-camp-putting-a-plan-to-work/
LOCATION:North Carolina Cooperative Extension McDowell County Center\, 60 East Court Street\, Marion\, NC\, 28752
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194456
CREATED:20230222T195004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T195025Z
UID:30215-1677848400-1677855600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Fiber Farmer Listening Session - Greeneville\, TN
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Fiber Farmers!   \n  \nOur non-profit\, Local Cloth\, received a small grant  in 2022 to create a new online map and database of fiber farms in the Blue Ridge Mountains Fibershed (farms located within a 100 mile radius of Asheville\, NC). \n  \nAs part of this project\, we are holding Fiber Farmer Listening Sessions in three regions of our Fibershed this March: \n  \nMarch 1 at The Local Cloth Studio\, 6-8pm\, in Asheville\, NC \n  \nMarch 2 at Cherry Mountain Farm\, 1-3pm\, in Rutherfordton\, NC \n  \nMarch 3 at Two Roots Fiber Mill\, 1-3pm\, in Greeneville\, TN \n  \nThese gatherings are an opportunity to: \n  \n    – Become part of a new online map and database of fiber farmers in our region \n    – Discuss what resources you need to be successful and grow your market \n    – Contribute fiber samples to a sample book that will be shared with our region’s fiber artists and designers \n    – Drop off a sample of your washed fiber for assessment with a micron tester and learn about its potential for value-added goods \n    – Learn about the possibility of selling fiber to Local Cloth for the Blue Ridge Blankets Project \n    – Connect with other farmers in your region for networking\, community and support \n  \nWe will have a guest speaker at each location\, with topics including: agritourism\, grants available to fiber farmers\, and how to prepare your fiber for the mill. \n  \nPlus: Tours of Two Roots Fiber Mill and Cherry Mountain Farm. \n  \nThese events are FREE and refreshments will be served.   \n  \nRegistration is required.  Space is limited. \n  \nWe hope to see you there! \n  \nTo register\, please visit our website: \nhttps://localcloth.org/fiberfarmers 
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/30215/
LOCATION:Two Roots Fiber Mill\, 3875 St James Rd\, Greeneville\, TN\, 37743\, United States
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