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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T180000
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SUMMARY:WNC AgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited and encouraged to attend an informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers in 2024. Representatives from the WNC AgOptions program will be present to discuss the program\, go over the 2024 application time line\, and answer questions.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-agoptions-information-session-3/
LOCATION:Konehete Park Meeting Room\, 699 Connaheeta Street\, Murphy\, NC\, 28906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173151
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SUMMARY:Trial to Table - Summer Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Our Summer Celebration will focus on all the flavors of summer! We’ll have okra and tomatoes and southern peas and all sorts of experimental summer greens. Expect something creative and delicious. \nTicket price includes two small plates from each chef (8 plates total) a popsicle from Sam’s Pop Shop and a drink ticket. 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. 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/trial-to-table-summer-celebration/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173151
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SUMMARY:2023 ASAP Agritourism Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join agricultural\, marketing and business professionals at the 2023 ASAP Agritourism Workshop\, hosted in partnership with Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture! Whether it be farm tours\, events\, U-pick or other agritourism activities\, connect with other farmers and professionals in the region to learn more about challenges and opportunities\, legal and insurance considerations\, and strategies for improving and expanding your farm business’s agritourism offerings. \nSpeakers: David Smiley from ASAP\, Bill Durr from Ward & Smith\, P.A.\, Natalie Winters from Johnson Insurance\, and a farm tour & agritourism discussion from Lyric Antio of Wild East Farm.  \nThis workshop will be held August 17th\, from 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM at Wild East Farm. It will be $15 per individual participant\, $25 for two farm partners\, and $35 for three farm partners to attend. Registration includes a locally sourced lunch!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2023-asap-agritourism-workshop/
LOCATION:Wild East Farm\, 370 Wilkerson Way\, Marion\, NC\, 28752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173151
CREATED:20230802T152309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T152309Z
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SUMMARY:Etowah Lions Farmers Market Tomato Festival
DESCRIPTION:We will be featuring the wonderful world of tomatoes at our market. There will be wonderful tomato sandwiches for the taking. Craig LeHoullier “NC Tomato Man” will be on hand with a variety of tomatoes for tasting and he will also answer your tomato questions. There will be raffles with wonderful goods and produce from our market.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/etowah-lions-farmers-market-tomato-festival/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T164500
DTSTAMP:20260610T173151
CREATED:20230713T160003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T160003Z
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SUMMARY:Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center Field Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:Please make plans to join us for the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center Field Day 2023 on the afternoon of Thursday\, August 10th for a special opportunity to see a showcase of all of our research areas here at MHCREC. We are delighted to provide an opportunity for guests to see additional programs alongside the traditional tomato field day program. \nYou will have the opportunity to choose any 2 of the 3 available routes that might be of interest to you: \nRoute 1: Tomatoes and Vegetables (traditional program that features our tomato breeders\, entomology\, food safety and plant pathology)\nRoute 2: Apples (pathology\, entomology\, physiology\, and more!)\nRoute 3: Specialty Crops (including new and emerging crops like hemp\, as well as our breeding program that focuses on new nursery and landscape crops) \nPlease note a couple important changes from previous Field Days: \nThere will not be any pre-registration\, so attendees will register on site upon arrival\, starting at 12:30pm.\nThere won’t be a large sit-down meal this year as we’ve had in years past. \nFor more information about Field Day 2023 or sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Jessica Stepp Edney at Jessica_Edney@ncsu.edu or 828-654-8590.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mountain-horticultural-crops-research-and-extension-center-field-day-2023/
LOCATION:Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station\, 455 Research Drive\, Mills River\, NC\, 28759
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230730T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173151
CREATED:20230721T180935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T180935Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Farming Tour
DESCRIPTION:Integrating Trees and Grazing Livestock in a Silvopasture System \nJoin Noah and Lyric for a tour of Wild East Farm\, where they have recently established ~12 acres of crop tree plantings designed for pasturing livestock throughout. Learn about the fundamentals of silvopasture and experience firsthand how to plan for longterm tree regeneration and intensive livestock management. Representatives from Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI) will share a presentation on funding/cost sharing opportunities for forest farming projects in our region.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/forest-farming-tour/
LOCATION:Wild East Farm\, 370 Wilkerson Way\, Marion\, NC\, 28752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173151
CREATED:20230713T155939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T155939Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Tour of the NC State Hop Yard-New Varieties
DESCRIPTION:Come see the progress being made in breeding new hop varieties for the Southeast. Join our breeder\, Dr. Luping Qu\, in the hop yard where he will describe his hop breeding program and compare his new lines with popular commercial varieties. \nHop yields are low in North Carolina because commercially available varieties were bred for northern latitudes. To make hop production economically feasible for North Carolina farmers\, we need varieties that produce high yields of good quality hops. \nThis event is open to anyone interested in hops\, but with an emphasis on growers\, brewers\, and other users of locally grown hops. This event will take place rain or shine. \nSponsorships are available (contact Margaret_Bloomquist@ncsu.edu). \nAttendance is free\, but please pre-register. \nFor more information on our Research and Extension Program visit our website www.NCHerb.org \nDonate to our program: https://newcropsorganics.ces.ncsu.edu/funding-and-support/
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/morning-tour-of-the-nc-state-hop-yard-new-varieties/
LOCATION:Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station\, 455 Research Drive\, Mills River\, NC\, 28759
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T160000
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CREATED:20230629T195114Z
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SUMMARY:Save and Seal the Summer
DESCRIPTION:Join the WNC Farmers Market on July 22nd\, 9 am-4 pm\, to save and seal the summer harvest and enjoy it all year long. Learn preserving techniques from community experts and farmers at the brand new WNC FoodWorks Kitchen on the WNC Farmers Market\, 570 Brevard Road\, Asheville. Space is limited – sign up for your free ticket today!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/save-and-seal-the-summer/
LOCATION:WNC Farmers Market\, 570 Brevard Road\, Asheville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173151
CREATED:20230707T180856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T182432Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Garden Tour & Tasting with Bountiful Cities
DESCRIPTION:The second annual Urban Garden Tour and Tasting with Bountiful Cities is FREE and open to everyone! \nYou can purchase Tasting Tickets for $40 and register below. \nPurchase RAFFLE Tickets in advance HERE. \n\nLocal food producing gardens will open their gates for visitors!\nGuest can take part in educational activities\, and tours.\nThere is no cost to visit the gardens and everyone is welcome – please leave your furry friends at home though!\nLocal chefs will be preparing small bites for sampling for visitors with a tasting ticket.\nLocal (nonalcoholic) drinks will be available.\nProceeds will support urban food security and the gardens on the tour.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/urban-garden-tour-tasting-with-bountiful-cities/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230702T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230702T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173151
CREATED:20230621T175616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T175616Z
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SUMMARY:Chicken Processing Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:We are inviting volunteers to help process chickens here at Wild East Farm on July 2nd at 8:30am. It typically takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete the batch (150 birds)\, but the exact timing will depend on the number of volunteers and everyone’s pace. \nThe process begins with live chickens and ends with cleaned whole birds in the refrigerator. \nWe take every effort to process our animals efficiently\, safely\, and with respect for the animal. We move at a brisk pace to ensure minimal stress on the animals. Volunteers need to be prepared to abide by those principles and participate in any part of the process while working with the team. Our goal is that you become comfortable and confident in the process\, build skills\, and learn a lot while you are here! \nWe provide refreshments (snacks and drinks) and volunteers can head home with a whole chicken\, ready to cook. Our chickens are rotated daily on pasture and fed 100% organic feed. \nVolunteers will be asked to sign a liability waiver upon arrival. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/chicken-processing-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:Wild East Farm\, 370 Wilkerson Way\, Marion\, NC\, 28752\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173151
CREATED:20230523T190105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T190741Z
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SUMMARY:Good Fields: An Appalachian Food and Farms Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the 150th Year of Shipley Farms on Saturday\, June 24th at the inaugural Good Fields Appalachian Food & Farms Festival. \nExperience a variety of dishes using Shipley Farms meats and all the flavors of the High Country prepared by leading chefs and restaurants from across the region. \nChef lineup: \n\nSteven Goff (Tastee Diner\, Asheville)\, 2019 NC Chef of the Year\nAndres Prussing\, CEC (Golden Owl Tavern\, Charlotte)\nAndy Long (Over Yonder\, Valle Crucis)\nAshley Boyd (300 East\, Charlotte)\nBrandon Staton (Leah and Louise\, Charlotte)\n“Chefophus” Cleo Hethington (Tastemade\, Asheville/Miami)\nDaniel Wheeler (Culinary Instructor\, CCCTI\, Charlotte/Hudson/Boone)\nJamie Davis (The Hackney\, Washington)\nPreeti Waas (Cheeni Indian Food Emporium\, Raleigh)\nSam Ratchford (Vidalia\, Boone)\nSera Cuni (Cafe Root Cellar\, Chapel Hill)\n\nThe festival will also feature storytelling\, sunset around the firepit\, and a book signing by Evan Peter Smith\, author of “Here By The Owl”\, the story of Shipley Farms patriarch R.G. Shipley\, from his days of top secret research in World War II\, through his entrepreneurial ventures at age 101. Hear live bluegrass music from Nick Chandler and Delivered. \nTicketholders will have access to the Pasture\, with complementary food and beverage tastings from all participating chefs. \nThe event benefits nonprofit partners that support farm businesses and local food\, including ASAP\, Center for Environmental Farming Systems\, Watauga High School chapter of Future Farmers of America\, and Piedmont Culinary Guild.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/good-fields-an-appalachian-food-and-farms-festival/
LOCATION:Shipley Farm\, 1699 Linville Creek Road\, Vilas\, NC\, 28692\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173151
CREATED:20230608T152153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T152153Z
UID:31196-1687280400-1687294800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Give Back Night at Buxton Hall BBQ
DESCRIPTION:On June 20\, 10 percent of dinner sales at Buxton Hall BBQ will be donated to ASAP. Bring your friends and family and join us in supporting local farms and restaurants!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/give-back-night-at-buxton-hall-bbq/
LOCATION:Buxton Hall BBQ\, 32 Banks Ave.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173151
CREATED:20230614T200211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T200211Z
UID:31210-1686996000-1687003200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Keeping\, Using\, and Doctoring Small Animals in a Foodforest
DESCRIPTION:Here at Phat Ninja Foodforest we have kept ducks and chickens free ranging for over a decade now. In that time we have learned many lessons. All of the animals are part of the permaculture process – ducks\, chickens\, the fish in the pond\, snakes\, birds\, ground hogs…..all are such an integral part of a a permaculture mindset and a real joy to observe and interact with. \nIn this class we will talk about the differences and similarities of raising ducks vs. chickens and how each is used most efficiently. We will discuss the benefits beyond eggs\, egg laying issues\, sick chickens/ducks\, how we doctor them\, signs to catch problems early\, raising young\, hatching fertile eggs\, housing set up\, required permits\, what to do as they pass their prime egg laying years (henopause)\, and much more \nSaturday 6/17/23\, 10 am until 12 noon at Phat Ninja Foodforest. We are located at 43 Bull Mountain Road. Asheville\, NC 28805. There is a $20 fee for the class and tour\, due at the start of class. We accept cash\, Paypal\, Venmo\, and Cashapp. Parking is available at the Mennonite Church next door. Can’t wait to see you here!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/keeping-using-and-doctoring-small-animals-in-a-foodforest/
LOCATION:Phat Ninja Foodforest\, 43 Bull Mountain Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173151
CREATED:20230125T135725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T135725Z
UID:29815-1685894400-1685905200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Farm to Fork Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Farm to Fork is Coming Back to the Triangle! \nHeld in the Triangle for more than 15 years\, the Farm to Fork Picnic is a showcase of North Carolina chefs\, artisans\, and farmers paired together to create sips and nibbles of the region’s best flavors and seasonal ingredients! \nGrab your friends and family\, a blanket\, and some lawn chairs\, and join us for a delightful summer picnic. Chefs will team up with a farmer or artisan to create small bites at tasting stations throughout the beautiful grounds of Fearrington Village. \nBuy tickets here: www.FarmtoForkNC.com \nStarted in 2007\, this event is a celebration of our local food community and the people who work so hard to bring delicious local foods to our plates year-round. \nNet proceeds from the Picnic benefit the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)’ agriculture and food system training programs. Our community will benefit from an improved local food system and better access to healthy\, local food. \nThank you and we hope to see you at Farm to Fork!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farm-to-fork-picnic/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173151
CREATED:20230523T153351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T153351Z
UID:31154-1685808000-1685820600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:9th Annual EmpTea Bowls
DESCRIPTION:Our 9th Annual EmpTea Bowls…Tea Party in the Garden on Saturday\, June 3\, 2023\, from 4:00-7:30 PM This is our annual non-profit fundraiser in support of the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden located at 99 White Pine Drive\, Black Mountain\, NC 28711 These funds go to help support our Interns that work with the Garden Manager and providing Community Educational Programs. Come join us for a fun evening in the garden providing Herbal Teas and Delicious Foods\, select a piece of locally made pottery with the purchase of your ticket ($25 – ages 15 and over\, $10 – 14-4\, Free ages 3 and under)\, Live Music\, Silent Auction & Raffle Baskets\, Garden Tours and Children’s Activities.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/9th-annual-emptea-bowls/
LOCATION:Black Mountain Recreation Park\, Recreation Park Drive\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173151
CREATED:20230517T153356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T153356Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come join me on the farm on Saturday\, May 27 from 10 to 3. I will have plants for sale\, and new tincture in stock.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/spring-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Eagle Feather Organic Farm\, 300 Indigo Bunting Lane\, Marshall\, NC\, 28753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T133000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173151
CREATED:20230517T152917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T153428Z
UID:31133-1685176200-1685194200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Chicken Processing Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Wild East Farm is a small regenerative farm focused on pastured livestock and perennial foods. We are inviting volunteers to participating in processing meat chickens here at the farm on May 27 at 8:30am. We expect to wrap up by 1:30pm. \nWe take every effort to process our animals efficiently\, safely\, and with respect for the animal. We move at a brisk pace to ensure minimal stress on the animals. Volunteers need to be prepared to abide by those principles and participate in any part of the process while working with the team. Our goal is that you become comfortable and confident in the process\, build skills\, and learn a lot while you are here! \nWe will provide refreshments (snacks and drinks) and volunteers can head home with a whole chicken. Our chickens are rotated daily on pasture and fed 100% organic feed. \nVolunteers will be asked to sign a liability waiver upon arrival. \nRegistration required. Follow this link to learn more and register.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/chicken-processing-volunteer-opportunity/
LOCATION:Wild East Farm\, 370 Wilkerson Way\, Marion\, NC\, 28752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173151
CREATED:20230517T152249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T152249Z
UID:31098-1684576800-1684584000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation Class
DESCRIPTION:Everyone loves free plants! Join us this Saturday 5/20/2023 at 10am at Phat Ninja Foodforest\, 43 Bull Mountain Road\, 28805 and learn the different methods to quickly multiply a variety of different plants for your garden/landscape.\nYou will leave this class with cuttings and all the knowledge to go home and take cuttings of your own. We will have a variety of mother plants for understory berry bushes available as well. \nI have found that when we start adding food bearing shrubs\, bushes and trees to our landscape\, an addiction sets in. After a trip or two to the nursery the shock sets in of what it will cost to build a foodforest. Nature makes it much more affordable when we observe her patterns. We began planting our foodforest while struggling financially over a decade ago. We wanted a lush food filled landscape but began to understand what plants cost and didn’t see a viable option.\nOne day while walking my dog I stopped to talk to a friend that was pruning his bushes. He gave me some fig\, gooseberry and jostaberry prunings and said to plant them in a medium and keep them moist and they would grow news plants. I thought he was full of fertilizer but sure enough\, even after they were forgotten and neglected for a couple months\, half showed up that summer as healthy plants! They are still here producing food and new plants over a decade later.\nWe have become passionate about sharing the surplus and we now have a small greenhouse set up for hardwood\, softwood and semi hardwood cuttings \nClass runs 10am to noon. Fee is $20 due at start of class\, payment accepted via cash\, Venmo\, Paypal\, Cashapp to Phatninjafoodforest. Classes are held rain or shine. Parking available next door at the Asheville Mennonite Church.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/plant-propagation-class/
LOCATION:Phat Ninja Foodforest\, 43 Bull Mountain Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173151
CREATED:20230504T174837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T174837Z
UID:30984-1683984600-1683993600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Trial to Table - Spring Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Our Trial to Table events are a chance for us to showcase crops and varieties from our farm trials via the talented hands of local chefs. We challenge our chefs to be inspired by our farm trials and to be creative with their dishes. The food is always delicious and our hope is that you experience something new and begin to rethink what our regional food system can offer. \nOur Spring Celebration will focus on root flours and alternative seed flours. We grow achira\, yacon\, cassava\, ube\, yam\, sweet potato\, turmeric\, ginger\, arrowroot and more. All these tropical roots make great flours so we are bringing together bakers and pastry chefs to show off these crops! Expect something creative and delicious. \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/trial-to-table-spring-celebration/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173151
CREATED:20230414T171209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T171209Z
UID:30906-1683734400-1683739800@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-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
DTSTAMP:20260610T173152
CREATED:20230406T172622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T173803Z
UID:30843-1683716400-1683723600@asapconnections.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173152
CREATED:20230330T161047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T161047Z
UID:30485-1683450000-1683460800@asapconnections.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173152
CREATED:20230406T152109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T152109Z
UID:30597-1683370800-1683392400@asapconnections.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173152
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173152
CREATED:20230414T171103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T171103Z
UID:30904-1683129600-1683135000@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-4/
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:20230503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173152
CREATED:20230426T144726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T144726Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173152
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
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173152
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173152
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T173152
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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