ASAP offers a free calendar for community members to post local food and farm events. These events are user-submitted and event details should be confirmed with the host.
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Come for an unforgettable evening on the farm with live music, food, silent auction, raffles, laughter, dancing, and fun on Franny's Farm—all to raise money for Elderflower Care Community. Tickets include food & drinks. Food trucks include Pasta & Prana, Sweet Potato Tooth, and Sam's Pop Shop. Early Bird tickets ($60) are available until September ... Read more
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.
Eliada's Annual Fall Festival and Corn Maze is located at 2 Compton Drive Asheville, NC. 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit the children, youth and families we serve at Eliada! Fridays: 3 pm – 7 pm Saturdays: 9 am – 7 pm Sundays: 10 am – 6 pm We will be closed for ... Read more
Sow & Grow Fest: Celebrating Sustainable Farms and Food Date: September 30th, 2023 Time: 11:00-5:00 Where: Smoky Park Supper Club Sow and Grow Fest is a family-friendly event celebrating Western North Carolina’s vibrant food and farming community. Join Organic Growers School as it celebrates 30 years of inspiring, educating, and supporting people to farm, garden, ... Read more
We will go for a plant walk to learn how to identify a woody plant by the leaves, bark and other characteristics. Common and obscure uses for woody plants of the Southeastern flora that may support overall health, well-being and sustenance will also be discussed. Various products from woody plants will be on display and ... Read more
Piedmont Culinary Guild (PCG) and the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) are excited to once again team up for a celebration of local food and drink. Farm to Fork in the Garden features many of the Charlotte area's best-known farmers and chefs paired together to create delicious bite-sized dishes highlighting the bounty of the ... Read more
Join us for one of our Fall Regional Leadership Workshops. “Making Local Government Work for You”. This training is open to rural nonprofits, community groups, and faith-based organizations located in North Carolina. Helping organizations navigate and engage with local government is crucial for community development and growth. Therefore, we’re excited about our agenda which includes ... Read more
Eliada's Annual Fall Festival and Corn Maze is located at 2 Compton Drive Asheville, NC. 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit the children, youth and families we serve at Eliada! Fridays: 3 pm – 7 pm Saturdays: 9 am – 7 pm Sundays: 10 am – 6 pm We will be closed for ... Read more
Use peasant technology to make vegetable farming fun and easy! Instructor Adam Klaus and his family grow a large garden at Earthaven that requires minimal outside purchases and produces exceptional vegetables. They devised a system drawing from the traditions of Korean natural farming, biodynamics, and permaculture. In this workshop, you will learn what they do ... Read more
The High Country Farm Tour began in 2011 as a way for the public to meet local farmers, see where their food is grown, and learn about the importance of supporting their local food system. From cuddly animals, beautiful Blue Ridge vistas, and rows of delicious crops, the farm tour has something for everyone! Experience ... Read more