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SUMMARY:Southside Community Farm - Free Fridge Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Want to build community connections? Want to decrease food waste while supporting local food security? Want to learn about our BRAND NEW free fridge and fridge location? Come hang out with us Saturday\, February 1 from 11-1 at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center\, 285 Livingston St\, Asheville. Whether you’ve never heard about free community fridges before\, have been wanting to get involved for a while\, or already support this is a time to gather and learn together. Bring a friend! \nNote: this will be an indoor event at the Grant Center\, which is a wheelchair accessible space. Please wear a mask for everyone’s safety and accessibility.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/southside-community-farm-free-fridge-info-session/
LOCATION:Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center\, 285 Livingston St\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southside Community Farm":MAILTO:southsideavlgarden@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
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SUMMARY:FEMA's Agriculture Recovery Fair - Buncbome County
DESCRIPTION:Find Support at FEMA’s Agriculture Recovery Fair 🌱 \nOne-day Agriculture Recovery Centers are planned to help North Carolina farmers recover from Helene damage. The first locations are set for Buncombe\, Henderson\, McDowell and Watauga counties. Additional events are planned for Ashe\, Avery\, Burke\, Mitchell and Yancey counties. All are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nJoin FEMA for the Agriculture Recovery Fair on Thursday\, Jan. 30\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at A-B Tech Community College in Asheville. \nThis event\, hosted by FEMA in partnership with state and federal agencies\, provides essential resources and guidance to help farmers\, ranchers\, and agricultural businesses recover. \n✅ What to Expect:\n-Learn about recovery assistance tailored to agricultural and rural needs.\n-Meet with representatives from FEMA\, USDA\, NC Department of Agriculture\, SBA\, Farm Service Agency\, and more.\n-Get help navigating programs and services for your specific situation. \nWho Should Attend?\nFarmers\, ranchers\, nursery owners\, vineyards\, honeybee growers\, fish producers\, and anyone in agriculture seeking recovery options. \nWhat to Bring:\n-Proof of ownership\n-Photos of damage or lost equipment\n-Estimated replacement costs \n📍 Location:\nA-B Tech Community College – Ivy Building\n9 Genevieve Circle\, Asheville
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/femas-agriculture-recovery-fair-buncbome-county/
LOCATION:AB Tech Community College\, 340 Victoria Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20250116T142432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T142432Z
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SUMMARY:Farmer Roundtable: Farm Re-invention Strategies and Market Resilience
DESCRIPTION:WNC Farmer Roundtable:\nFarm Re-invention Strategies and Market Resilience\nWednesday\, January 29\, 6-8pm\nOnline (Zoom) \nJoin Organic Growers School\, Blue Ridge Women in Ag\, Michael Rayburn (NC Extension)\, & Lenwood Edwards and Jay Dunbar (CFSA) to discuss ways to pivot post-storm and how it’s been going so far. Topics include: \n-Examples of changing farm production strategies or exploring different enterprises\n-Taking stock of the current landscape\, leaning into strengths and resources\n-Options to diversify markets\, new market ideas and finding new opportunities together\n-Getting 1:1 support for your farm to address specifics \nThere will be plenty of time for discussion and addressing bigger questions that come up. See you there!\nThis event is presented by Blue Ridge Women in Ag and Organic Growers School and is open to any WNC or Helene-affected farmer. \nQuestions? email OGS Programs Coordinator Megan Krintz at megan@organicgrowersschool.org.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farmer-roundtable-farm-re-invention-strategies-and-market-resilience/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20250124T220244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T220244Z
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SUMMARY:FEMA's Agriculture Recovery Fair - Watauga County
DESCRIPTION:Find Support at FEMA’s Agriculture Recovery Fair 🌱 \nOne-day Agriculture Recovery Centers are planned to help North Carolina farmers recover from Helene damage. The first locations are set for Buncombe\, Henderson\, McDowell and Watauga counties. Additional events are planned for Ashe\, Avery\, Burke\, Mitchell and Yancey counties. All are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nJoin FEMA for the Agriculture Recovery Fair on Wednesday\, Jan. 29\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Watauga Agricultural Conference Center in Boone. \nThis event\, hosted by FEMA in partnership with state and federal agencies\, provides essential resources and guidance to help farmers\, ranchers\, and agricultural businesses recover. \n✅ What to Expect:\n-Learn about recovery assistance tailored to agricultural and rural needs.\n-Meet with representatives from FEMA\, USDA\, NC Department of Agriculture\, SBA\, Farm Service Agency\, and more.\n-Get help navigating programs and services for your specific situation. \nWho Should Attend?\nFarmers\, ranchers\, nursery owners\, vineyards\, honeybee growers\, fish producers\, and anyone in agriculture seeking recovery options. \nWhat to Bring:\n-Proof of ownership\n-Photos of damage or lost equipment\n-Estimated replacement costs \n📍 Location:\nWatauga Agricultural Conference Center\n252 Poplar Grove Road\, Boone
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/femas-agriculture-recovery-fair-watauga-county/
LOCATION:Watauga Agricultural Conference Center\, 252 Poplar Grove Road\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20250124T215830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T220308Z
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SUMMARY:FEMA's Agriculture Recovery Fair - Henderson County
DESCRIPTION:Find Support at FEMA’s Agriculture Recovery Fair 🌱 \nOne-day Agriculture Recovery Centers are planned to help North Carolina farmers recover from Helene damage. The first locations are set for Buncombe\, Henderson\, McDowell and Watauga counties. Additional events are planned for Ashe\, Avery\, Burke\, Mitchell and Yancey counties. All are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nJoin FEMA for the Agriculture Recovery Fair on Tuesday\, Jan. 28\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Dana Community Center in Flat Rock. \nThis event\, hosted by FEMA in partnership with state and federal agencies\, provides essential resources and guidance to help farmers\, ranchers\, and agricultural businesses recover. \n✅ What to Expect:\n-Learn about recovery assistance tailored to agricultural and rural needs.\n-Meet with representatives from FEMA\, USDA\, NC Department of Agriculture\, SBA\, Farm Service Agency\, and more.\n-Get help navigating programs and services for your specific situation. \nWho Should Attend?\nFarmers\, ranchers\, nursery owners\, vineyards\, honeybee growers\, fish producers\, and anyone in agriculture seeking recovery options. \nWhat to Bring:\n-Proof of ownership\n-Photos of damage or lost equipment\n-Estimated replacement costs \n📍 Location:\nDana Community Center\n2879 Upward Rd\, Flat Rock
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/femas-agriculture-recovery-fair-henderson-county/
LOCATION:Dana Community Center\, 2879 Upward Rd\, Flat Rock\, NC\, 28731\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20250122T191638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T191638Z
UID:34521-1738000800-1738004400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Listening Session for Farmers Market in Fletcher
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Fletcher in conjunction with the Henderson County Cooperative Extension Office and ASAP are holding a listening session to determine public interest and feedback on establishing a farmers market in Fletcher. Potential vendors and other interested parties are invited to attend this event and learn more about plans to establish a market in Fletcher.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/listening-session-for-farmers-market-in-fletcher/
LOCATION:Fletcher Town Hall\, 300 Old Cane Creek Rd\, Fletcher\, NC\, 28732-8240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20250124T215317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T215317Z
UID:34544-1737968400-1738000800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:FEMA's Agriculture Recovery Fair - McDowell County
DESCRIPTION:Find Support at FEMA’s Agriculture Recovery Fair 🌱 \nOne-day Agriculture Recovery Centers are planned to help North Carolina farmers recover from Helene damage. The first locations are set for Buncombe\, Henderson\, McDowell and Watauga counties. Additional events are planned for Ashe\, Avery\, Burke\, Mitchell and Yancey counties. All are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nJoin FEMA for the Agriculture Recovery Fair on Monday\, Jan. 27\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at McDowell Technical Community College in Marion. \nThis event\, hosted by FEMA in partnership with state and federal agencies\, provides essential resources and guidance to help farmers\, ranchers\, and agricultural businesses recover. \n✅ What to Expect:\n-Learn about recovery assistance tailored to agricultural and rural needs.\n-Meet with representatives from FEMA\, USDA\, NC Department of Agriculture\, SBA\, Farm Service Agency\, and more.\n-Get help navigating programs and services for your specific situation. \nWho Should Attend?\nFarmers\, ranchers\, nursery owners\, vineyards\, honeybee growers\, fish producers\, and anyone in agriculture seeking recovery options. \nWhat to Bring:\n-Proof of ownership\n-Photos of damage or lost equipment\n-Estimated replacement costs \n📍 Location:\nMcDowell Technical Community College – Universal Manufacturing Center\n634 College Drive\, Marion\, NC 28752
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/femas-agriculture-recovery-fair-mcdowell-county/
LOCATION:McDowell Technical Community College – Universal Manufacturing Center\, 634 College Drive\, Marion\, NC\, 28752\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20250108T201026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T201026Z
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SUMMARY:Community Scoops Day at The Hop
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, January 16th\, The Hop Ice Cream will host its first-ever Community Scoops Day at all locations\, giving away over 1\,100 scoops of ice cream to the Asheville community. This pay-it-forward initiative allows The Hop to keep spreading joy and connection during challenging times. \nCommunity Scoops began as a way for people from all over to support both The Hop and the Asheville community in the wake of Hurricane Helene and beyond. Through the initiative\, supporters purchased scoops of ice cream that will now be gifted to community members who could use a little extra sweetness in their lives. \nOn January 16th\, anyone in need of a sweet pick-me-up can visit one of The Hop’s locations to enjoy a free scoop of ice cream. Whether it’s a neighbor\, friend\, or someone you just met\, The Hop invites everyone to help spread the word and share the love. \nThis day wouldn’t be possible without the contributions of so many individuals who believe in the power of small acts of kindness. It’s proof that even during trying times\, the Asheville community remains strong\, generous\, and united. \nLocations and Hours: \n640 Merrimon Ave\, Daily 1-9pm \n721 Haywood Rd\, Daily 1-9pm \n56 Patton Ave (inside S&W Market)\, Sun\, Mon\, Wed\, & Thurs 11:30am-5:30pm\, Fri-Sat 11:30am-8pm \n114 Cherry St (Black Mountain)\, Wed through Sun 1-9pm
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/community-scoops-day-at-the-hop/
LOCATION:The Hop Ice Creamery\, 167 Haywood Road\, Asheville\, 28806
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20241230T155612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T155612Z
UID:34354-1735905600-1735909200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Helene Recovery Assistance Initiative: Contractor Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend The Informational Session?\nIndividual farmers who have familiarity with FSA\, NRCS\, and other USDA programs\nFood system practitioners and nonprofit organizations who can assist farmers with FSA\, NRCS\, and USDA applications \nThe informational session will provide details on How the Recovery Assistance Initiative will work to provide technical assistance to 400 farmers in the impacted counties: Alexander\, Alleghany\, Ashe\, Avery\, Buncombe\, Burke\, Caldwell\, Catawba\, Clay\, Cleveland\, Gaston\, Haywood\, Henderson\, Jackson\, Lincoln\, Macon\, Madison\, McDowell\, Mecklenburg\, Mitchell\, Polk\, Rutherford\, Swain\, Transylvania\, Watauga\, Wilkes\, and Yancey Counties\, as well as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. \nThis is an ideal opportunity for farmer-farmer support and mentorship.\nPlease join us to learn more! See event website here.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/helene-recovery-assistance-initiative-contractor-informational-session/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20241202T203930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T203930Z
UID:34278-1734022800-1734030000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Winter Networking Event with Food Waste Solutions WNC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Food Waste Solutions WNC’s Networking Gathering! Thursday December 12th at West End Bakery\, 757 Haywood Rd in West Asheville from 5-7pm. \nOur upcoming winter networking event is centered around discussion with local organizations who fed the community post Hurricane Helene. \nEngage with others who are committed to food waste reduction in Western North Carolina and learn about WNC Food Waste Solutions new working groups\, including information on joining our working group for the upcoming 2025 Food Waste Solutions Summit. The event is potluck style\, so get creative and make a dish with what’s already in your fridge! \nFor more information\, email hi@wncfoodwaste.org.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/winter-networking-event-with-food-waste-solutions-wnc/
LOCATION:West End Bakery\, 757 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20241205T142624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T142723Z
UID:34285-1734003000-1734037200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Community Scoops Day at The Hop Ice Cream
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, December 12th\, The Hop Ice Cream will host its first-ever Community Scoops Day at all locations\, giving away over 1\,100 scoops of ice cream to the Asheville community. This pay-it-forward initiative allows The Hop to keep spreading joy and connection during challenging times. \nCommunity Scoops began as a way for people from all over to support both The Hop and the Asheville community in the wake of Hurricane Helene and beyond. Through the initiative\, supporters purchased scoops of ice cream that will now be gifted to community members who could use a little extra sweetness in their lives. \n“We were blown away by the generosity of our customers\,” said Greg Garrison\, co-owner of The Hop Ice Cream. “People from across the U.S. and even other countries came together to make this happen. It’s a testament to the kindness of people as well as the resilience of this community and the folks who love it.” \nOn December 12th\, anyone in need of a sweet pick-me-up can visit one of The Hop’s locations to enjoy a free scoop of ice cream. Whether it’s a neighbor\, friend\, or someone you just met\, The Hop invites everyone to help spread the word and share the love. \nThis day wouldn’t be possible without the contributions of so many individuals who believe in the power of small acts of kindness. It’s proof that even during trying times\, the Asheville community remains strong\, generous\, and united. \nLocations and Hours: \n640 Merrimon Ave\, Daily 1-9pm \n721 Haywood Rd\, Daily 1-9pm \n56 Patton Ave (inside S&W Market)\, Sun\, Mon\, Wed\, & Thurs 11:30am-5:30pm\, Fri-Sat 11:30am-8pm \n114 Cherry St (Black Mountain)\, Wed through Sun 1-9pm
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/community-scoops-day-at-the-hop-ice-cream/
LOCATION:The Hop Ice Creamery\, 167 Haywood Road\, Asheville\, 28806
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20241126T203417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T203417Z
UID:34270-1733333400-1733340600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Bake the Holidays Sweeter - Helene Benefit Baking Class
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to decorate delicious cupcakes with a Hot Chocolate Cupcake and White Chocolate Peppermint theme. Class will cover techniques for creating beautiful designs and how to use white chocolate peppermint ganache. Perfect for the holiday season! This class will be taught by Cakes by Andrae\, a 17 year old from Roan Mountain who lost his commercial kitchen due to Hurricane Helene. Proceeds will go to Andrae to help him rebuild! All participants will take home 6 White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes and 6 Hot Cocoa Cupcakes.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/bake-the-holidays-sweeter-helene-benefit-baking-class/
LOCATION:Mountain Harvest Kitchen\, 106 Unicoi Village Place\, Unicoi\, TN\, 37692
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20241126T173238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T173238Z
UID:34264-1733050800-1733068800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Hickory Holiday Bash - Holiday Barn Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 3rd annual Hickory Holiday Bash! Appalachian Makers Collective presents a group of local vendors at Hickory Nut Gap’s barn – shop for the holidays!\n\nMeet Santa Shop With Local Makers Pony + Hay Rides With Project Hickory Nut Gap Eat With Little Oven PizzaSnack With Appalachian Pop Co Enter Raffle Benefiting Helene Relief
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/hickory-holiday-bash-holiday-barn-market/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20241118T164018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T164200Z
UID:34226-1732197600-1732204800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Farmer to Farmer Webinar: Navigating Federal Farm Recovery Programs
DESCRIPTION:ASAP is facilitating a farmer learning cohort to focus on Helene recovery. This series of webinars will allow farmers to share experiences\, learn from one another about navigating recovery resources\, and document learnings for fellow farmers and future needs. The first webinar will focus on programs offered by Farm Services Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service.\n\nTopic: Farmer to Farmer Webinar: Navigating Federal Farm Recovery Programs Offered by FSA and NRCS\nWhen: Thursday (11/21)\, 2:00-4:00 PM\nWhere: Virtual/webinar\nPresenters:  Mary Carroll Dodd of Red Scout Farm\, Black Mountain\, NC and Danielle Hutchison of TendWell Farm\, Old Fort\, NC\n\nCost: Free\, registration is required\, register here. Webinar link will be provided upon registration.\nAppalachian Grown certified farms who register and attend will receive a $37.00 attendance stipend to cover their time invested in this offering.\n\n\n\n**This webinar will provide an opportunity to both learn from and have an honest and open conversation with your fellow Appalachian Grown certified farms about what has and hasn’t quite worked for you within federal recovery resources. Real world examples of success in engaging these recovery programs\, as well as challenges therein\, will be shared by presenting farmers.**
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farmer-to-farmer-webinar-navigating-federal-farm-recovery-programs/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20241111T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T162900Z
UID:34146-1732194000-1732194000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Mycoremediation Workshop and Shiitake Log plugging
DESCRIPTION:Join Natalie from Myco Rhizing Mushroom Farm and Greg from Deep Woods Mushrooms for an afternoon of fungi! We will be discussing and demonstrating low tech cultivation and remediation techniques using fungi to heal and rebuild our farms and gardens post Helene. Learn to clean waterways\, remove contamination\, build soil\, repair stream banks and build resilience post flood. Bring an oak logs and leave with a shiitake logs! Free event with all donations going to local disaster relief.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mycoremediation-workshop-and-shiitake-log-plugging-2/
LOCATION:Looking Glass Creamery\, 115 Harmon Dairy Ln\, Columbus\, 28722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20241106T154613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T172928Z
UID:34125-1731920400-1731956400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:WNC Farmer Resource Meeting: Tools for Rebuilding
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free farm-focused gathering to understand resources available post-Helene and work together to rebuild WNC Agriculture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to hear directly from Ag partner agencies and supporting organizations about their resources\, ask questions in real time related to livestock support and soil remediation\, and provide feedback to agencies to best shape the future of agriculture in WNC. \nThroughout the day\, we’ll be offering 1-on-1 relief assistance sessions\, breakout room discussions\, relaxation activities\, and we’ll end with a local farm-to-table dinner. \nAll farmers\, regardless of Helene impacts\, are welcome to join and learn about available resources\, as well as contribute to recovery discussions. We have a limited number of gas cards available to further support farmer attendance. \nThis event is sponsored by Empowering Mountain Food Systems (EMFS)\, a project of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)\, and N.C. Cooperative Extension. \n\nRegister here. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions \n\n\n\n\n\nI can’t stay the whole time\, but I want to come to dinner. Is it okay to leave and come back?\n\n\n\nAbsolutely! We know you are busy. Come when you can\, leave when you have to and come back if you want to. Just let us know what meals you plan to share with us so we can inform our caterers.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-farmer-resource-meeting-tools-for-rebuilding/
LOCATION:N.C. Cooperative Extension\, Haywood County Center\, 589 Raccoon Rd\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20241111T162519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T162519Z
UID:34145-1731596400-1731603600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Mycoremediation Workshop and Shiitake log plugging
DESCRIPTION:Join Myco Rhizing Mushroom’s Natalie Gerardot and Deep Woods Mushrooms Greg Carter for an afternoon of fungi! We will be discussing mycoremediation techniques post Helene to benefit farmers\, gardeners and yard owners in the cleaning of contamination\, rebuilding and repairing of soil\, stream bank restoration\, stump removal\, waste clean up and waterway contamination mitigation. There will be lots of hands on opportunities to learn the techniques and if you bring an oak logs\, you will leave with a shiitake logs and the knowledge to make more! This event is free\, any donations going to Helene relief efforts locally.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mycoremediation-workshop-and-shiitake-log-plugging/
LOCATION:Turgua Brewing\, 3131 Cane Creek Rd\, Fairview\, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20241104T142033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T142117Z
UID:34114-1731150000-1731168000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Hickory Nut Gap's 6th Annual Sausage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hickory Nut Gap’s 6th Annual Sausage Festival is here\, and we’re so excited to have our fall season’s crowning event back on the farm. Out in the Big Barn we celebrate everything sausage\, kraut\, brew and more with local music\, vendors and fun festivities. Oktoberfest & Fall-themed costume is heartily encouraged! \nTime: 11am-4pm\nLocation: Big Barn at the Farm! 57 Sugar Hollow Road\, Fairview\, NC\nPrice: 6 and under free\, $12/ticket \nWhat to Expect:\n-Live Music by Marion’s own premier party polka band\, Das OomPapas\n-Fermentation Basics demo by Meg Chamberlain\, the pickle princess of Fermenti Foods\n-See how the sausage gets made\, with live sausage-making demo by Butcher Brian\n-Local vendors & craftsmen by Appalachian Makers Collective\, just in time for holiday shopping…\n-Our famous Adults-Only Musical Chairs Competition\, grand prize is $150 HNG Meat Sampler\n-Pass the pretzel game\, kids small and tall welcome \nDon’t miss the food & drink:\n-Milk & Honey Food Truck serving Hickory Nut Gap meats\n-Specialty deep-fried pretzels by Wicked Good Pretzels\n-Sausage samples & sales in the Farm Store\n-Local beers and NA beverages at the bar\n-Local hard cider by Barn Door Cider works \nBring a little cash for our Relief Raffle to benefit the Fairview Fire Department’s recovery. At only $5/ticket\, prizes include\, but are not limited to:\n-Sausage Sampler featuring HNG Sausage & Fermenti Kraut\n-Local goody & hard cider basket\, perfect for Holiday prep\n-A coveted Pasture Raised Thanksgiving Turkey from right here on the farm \nIn addition\, this will be our last weekend to enjoy Fall Festivities! \n***Please leave your furry friends at home unless they are a registered service animal with documentation.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/hickory-nut-gaps-6th-annual-sausage-festival/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20241021T162907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T162907Z
UID:34074-1729944000-1729965600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Free Barn Dance & Volunteer Fair
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Hickory Nut Gap Farm Big Barn\, hosted with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy on Saturday October 26th for a free community event\, a Barn Dance & Volunteer Fair! We NEED THIS. Take some time to relax and unwind from recovery efforts\, AND help sustain and support WNC’s farmers\, towns\, hills and hollers for months to come. \nThe event is in the Big Barn from 12pm-6pm\, and our Farm Store is open for business! \n– Free Live music 1pm-5pm and dancing with local youth band the Lucky Buckeyes & our favorite square dance squallers\, the Old Charlotte Highwaymen.\n– Cretaceously craveable eats by Grush’s Cajun Dino Grill.\n– Beer proceeds will go to ASAP Farmers’ Emergency Relief Fund.\n– We will have a Funding Wall\, full of posters with QR codes linking attendees directly to organizations\, local businesses\, families and friends who need our community’s financial help to stay afloat and rebuild.\n– Local pumpkins\, squash\, apples\, fresh pressed cider and seasonal offerings are back!\n– Hay Rides & Pony rides 11am-4pm\, proceeds benefit Project HNG! \nRight now the big picture of what our region is facing is still being painted – community spirit is high\, neighbors across the country are flying\, driving\, running\, emailing and calling in with their time\, talent and treasure. But the locals know\, we’re in this for the long haul – we need volunteers to commit regularly for months to come. To dispense resources to the communities who can’t get to them\, to flush toilets for citizens who don’t have the strength\, to gut homes that just can’t house anyone right now. The messy\, heart-rending business of rebuilding our lives in the wake of Hurricane Helene. \nWe will be hosting an ongoing Volunteer Fair for all of you wonderful non-profits\, local farms and gardens\, community-organized groups\, local businesses-turned-emergency-community-hubs\, and more. We hear you have the resources\, you just need the helping hand. Please contact megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com to send a volunteer or staff member to table at this event. It’s a great chance to get attendees acquainted with who you are and how important your mission is\, and get them to sign up right there and then for weeks and months to come. \nHNG has WIFI thanks to a generously donated Starlink\, so attendees can pull up their calendars as they walk from table to table. We will also provide paper calendars so they can pin their schedule to the wall or the fridge. \nIf you have a group you feel like could use some support\, whether from donation or volunteer work\, please contact megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com they will be added to our invite list and our Funding Wall – we hope to see you then\, on Saturday 10/26 for a little fun\, a little togetherness and a lot of hope.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/free-barn-dance-volunteer-fair/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241024
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20240822T174910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T154635Z
UID:33780-1729641600-1729727999@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Crunch
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina Crunch\, co-sponsored by the NC Farm to Preschool Network\, is a statewide event that celebrates North Carolina agriculture\, National Farm to School and Early Care and Education Month\, apples grown by local farmers\, and healthy eating.  \nJoin the state of North Carolina in celebrating Farm to School and Early Care and Education Month by crunching into a locally grown fruit or vegetable on Wednesday\, October 23\, 2024 at noon or any time during the month of October that works for you. The NC Crunch is also a great opportunity to thank all those involved in feeding our communities. This event is about uniting together to celebrate North Carolina agriculture\, locally grown fruits and vegetables\, and healthy eating. Participants of all ages are invited to crunch with their schools\, early care and education sites\, organizations\, families\, or communities. Help us reach all 100 counties and 500\,000 kids and adults with the NC Crunch! \nThe North Carolina Crunch promotes healthy eating and supports farm to school\, farm to early care and education (ECE)\, and other local food initiatives throughout the state. It’s also a fun and educational way to connect food and agriculture to all kinds of classroom curricula – from science to art! \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/north-carolina-crunch-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241020
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20240903T154111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T154145Z
UID:33827-1729296000-1729382399@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:DIPLOMADO DE AGRICULTURA ORGÁNICA Y REGENERATIVA
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAMA SEMILLAS DE CAMBIO: DIPLOMADO DE AGRICULTURA ORGÁNICA Y REGENERATIVA \n¡Únete a nuestro curso presencial y en español dirigido a quienes quieran aprender sobre agricultura orgánica\, producir alimentos\, trabajar en una granja orgánica\, crear un negocio agrícola\, y/o ser líderes defensores de un sistema alimentario más justo y saludable \nInscripción GRATUITA – Cupos limitados \nClases los sábados por la mañana 1 vez al mes \nINICIO: Sábado 19 de Octubre de 2024  \nLUGAR: Condado de Henderson\, NC  \nDURACIÓN: 8 meses  \n(incluye visitas de campo y más de 50 horas de clase teórico prácticas) \n  \nPARA MAYOR INFORMACIÓN: Llame o envie un texto al (828)808-5583 o un correo a: tierrafertilcoophv@gmail.com \nEstos talleres y cursos cuentan con el apoyo del Programa de Transición de Sociedad Orgánica (TOPP) del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA). TOPP es un programa de la Iniciativa de Transición a la Agricultura Orgánica del USDA y está administrado por el Programa Nacional Orgánico (NOP) del Servicio de Comercialización Agrícola (AMS) del USDA. Tambien cuenta con el apoyo del programa de ayuda BFRDP del USDA.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/diplomado-de-agricultura-organica-y-regenerativa/
ORGANIZER;CN="Tierra Fertil Coop":MAILTO:tierrafertilcoophv@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20240815T135542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T135542Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Crop Management Series. Session 4: Organic Weed Management
DESCRIPTION:Organic Crop Management is a FREE webinar series led by local farmers and agricultural resource specialists. Growers will gain the tools to manage soil health\, weeds\, pests and diseases for the whole farm. Participants will also gain insight into considerations for Organic Certification. Each session will center around direct experience in the field from organic growers of different scales. \nEffectively managing weeds can be the most labor-intensive task for ecological crop and vegetable production. This online workshop will cover common weed biology\, ecology\, and identification. You will also learn preventative\, mechanical\, and cultural practices you can implement on your farm to reduce weed pressure. Mary Carroll will share the weed management practices that they use to identify weeds and reduce weed pressure at Red Scout Farm.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/organic-crop-management-series-session-4-organic-weed-management/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Organic Growers School":MAILTO:outreach@organicgrowersschool.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20240925T152634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T152634Z
UID:33979-1728738000-1728748800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Utopian Seed Project - Trial to Table Fall Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Trial to Table – October 2024 \nOct 12\, 1 – 4 PM | The Mule\, Devil’s Foot Brewing Co.\, Asheville\, NC \nRepresenting Chefs:\nEric Morris | Sheri Castle | Tie Whittiker | Brian Crow \nOur October Celebration will take place at The Mule\, Devil Foot Brewing Company’s beautiful event space in Asheville\, NC. We’ll be joined by Chefs Morris\, Castle\, Crow\, and Whittiker\, who will each offer two small plates (8 plates total\, at least one plate from each chef will be vegetarian). We’ll also be celebrating Legume diversity\, pea\, beans and other family members! Chef Luis Martinez will be offering a Hibiscus Tepahce as a welcome drink\, and The Mule has a fully stocked cash bar. Board member\, Jay Bost\, will be running a bean trial tasting table to show off some bean diversity. And will have a legume Demo Stations to help you translate these ingredients into your home kitchen! \nTicket price includes two small plates from each chef (8 plates total). We’ll also be running a Utopian Seed Project tasting table to show off some of these ingredients in their pure form. A note on pricing transparency: we want these events to be as accessible as possible and so have a flexible pricing policy\, if you’re able to pay more than $50 then great\, if you can’t then that’s great to.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/utopian-seed-project-trial-to-table-fall-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Utopian Seed Project":MAILTO:Terri@utopianseed.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20240815T135507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T135507Z
UID:33714-1728412200-1728417600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Organic Crop Management Series. Session 3: Organic Disease Management
DESCRIPTION:Organic Crop Management is a FREE webinar series led by local farmers and agricultural resource specialists. Growers will gain the tools to manage soil health\, weeds\, pests and diseases for the whole farm. Participants will also gain insight into considerations for Organic Certification. Each session will center around direct experience in the field from organic growers of different scales. \nWe’ll take a deep dive into ecologically-based preventive\, cultural\, and integrated practices to reduce the impact of disease on your farm in this online workshop. You will gain a thorough understanding of what causes disease\, identification techniques\, and best management practices for reducing damage from disease. The owner/operators of TendWell Farm will share the disease management practices that they use to prevent disease and promote disease resistance on their 200-acre Certified Organic Farm.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/organic-crop-management-series-session-3-organic-disease-management/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Organic Growers School":MAILTO:outreach@organicgrowersschool.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20240722T195401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T195401Z
UID:33551-1728223200-1728237600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Encouraging Mushroom Production in a Forest Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:Forest Farming Tour: Forest Farmacy\nJoin Chris Parker for a tour of the Forest Farmacy to better understand how to propagate and expand a forest production operation\, including a tour of the mushroom spawn and grow rooms. Participants will work on observing and deepening awareness of mushroom and mycorrhizal forest systems and cultivation techniques\, specifically using wood chip beds and logs for mushroom cultivation. Participants will gain experience in plugging a log and will be able to take it home.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/encouraging-mushroom-production-in-a-forest-ecosystem/
LOCATION:The Forest Farmacy\, 24 Davis Lane\, Marshall\, NC\, 28753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Organic Growers School":MAILTO:outreach@organicgrowersschool.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241007
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20240703T152401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T152401Z
UID:33351-1728000000-1728259199@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Eliada Fall Festival and Corn Maze
DESCRIPTION:By far Eliada’s biggest annual event of the year! In 2023 we welcomed over 13\,000 attendees on campus to ring in the Fall season with an Asheville tradition – Eliada’s 6- Acre Corn Maze. We collaborate with schools and businesses to offer special opportunities for educational field trips and corporate parties. Families can find activities to fall in love with from a hayride to a fun experience on the jumping pillow\, maze\, games\, and more! \nEliada’s mission is Helping Children Succeed. We provide a cradle-to-career continuum of services for over 400 children and youth annually. In partnership with families\, we meet basic needs and provide positive child and youth development programming to all ages. \nEvent information\nEliada Fall Festival and Corn Maze\n49 Compton Drive\, Asheville\, NC 28806\nOpen Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays from 9/20/2024-10/27/2024\nFridays 3AM-7 PM\, Saturdays 10AM-7PM\, Sundays 10AM-6 PM\nEmail cornmaze@eliada.org for information on corporate nights\, field trips\, birthday parties\, or general inquiries.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/eliada-fall-festival-and-corn-maze-3/
LOCATION:Eliada Homes for Children\, 2 Compton Dr\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20240926T173220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T173220Z
UID:34013-1727863200-1727877600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the tree! Apple varieties include Crimson Crisp\, McIntosh and Wine Crisp just to name a few. We also have honey\, jam\, dried apples and lots more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard-25/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20240815T135435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T135443Z
UID:33713-1727807400-1727812800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Organic Crop Management Series. Session 2: Managing Pests Organically
DESCRIPTION:Organic Crop Management is a FREE webinar series led by local farmers and agricultural resource specialists. Growers will gain the tools to manage soil health\, weeds\, pests and diseases for the whole farm. Participants will also gain insight into considerations for Organic Certification. Each session will center around direct experience in the field from organic growers of different scales. \nIn this online workshop\, you will gain an ecological understanding of pests including their biology\, how to sample for pests and beneficial insects\, and their relationship to soil and nutrient management. You will also learn management strategies that are commonly used to prevent pest damage\, promote beneficials\, and be equipped to develop a plan to manage pest outbreaks effectively on your farm. Tom Elmore will share his 30+ years experience\, highlighting the pest management practices that have worked for Thatchmore Farm.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/organic-crop-management-series-session-2-managing-pests-organically/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Organic Growers School":MAILTO:outreach@organicgrowersschool.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20240725T173356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T173356Z
UID:33603-1727719200-1727724600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:2025 WNC AgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2025 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers. AgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program\, go over the 2025 application timeline\, and answer questions. Grants of $5\,000 and $10\,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* in 2025.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2025-wnc-agoptions-information-session-8/
LOCATION:Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center\, 252 Poplar Grove Road\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185533
CREATED:20240926T173120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T173120Z
UID:34011-1727690400-1727704800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the tree! Apple varieties include Crimson Crisp\, McIntosh and Wine Crisp just to name a few. We also have honey\, jam\, dried apples and lots more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard-24/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
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