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SUMMARY:2023 WNC AgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2023 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers.\nAgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program\, go over the 2023 application timeline\, and answer questions. Grants of $4\,000 and $8\,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* in 2023.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2023-wnc-agoptions-information-session-4/
LOCATION:Avery Community Center at Heritage Park\, 661 Vale Rd.\, Newland\, NC\, 28657\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T190000
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SUMMARY:OG-REGEN Growers Pizza Night
DESCRIPTION:Are you an organic or regenerative grower south of Asheville? Do you aspire to grow plants in this way? Come gather with us at Living Web Farms for a fun afternoon of connection and inspiration with a community of like-minded folk. New moon- Sunday October 9th 3pm-7pm. RSVP to to laura.collins@gaiaherbs.com . Spaces will be limited to 40 folks.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/og-regen-growers-pizza-night/
LOCATION:Living Web Farms\, 176 Kimzey Rd\, Mills River\, NC\, 28759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T173000
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SUMMARY:2023 WNC AgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2023 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers.\nAgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program\, go over the 2023 application timeline\, and answer questions. Grants of $4\,000 and $8\,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* in 2023.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2023-wnc-agoptions-information-session-3/
LOCATION:Cleveland County Extension Center\, 130 S. Post Rd\, Suite 1\, Shelby\, NC\, 28152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T200000
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SUMMARY:Cultivo Latino
DESCRIPTION:El programa Cultivo Latino es un programa virtual de seis semanas diseñado para empresarios y agricultores. En este programa\, aprenderás cómo construir un plan estratégico para crecer su granja y negocio agricultural. \nEl programa esta dividido en dos partes: \nSesión 1: \n11 de octubre de 2022\, 6:00PM-8:00PM (realizada virtualmente)\n• Acceso a capital para crecer su negocio. Conozca programas de préstamos en NC y cómo encontrar el mejor prestamista para\nsu negocio\n• Aprenda a pensar como sus clientes y cómo mantenerlos comprometidos\n• Aprenda las mejores prácticas de marketing para hacer crecer tu negocio \nSesión 2: \n18 de octubre de 2022\, 6:00PM-8:00PM (realizado en persona-ubicación\, 60 S Charleston Ln\, Hendersonville\, NC)\n• Sitio de análisis. Aprenderá las muchas maneras en la que su negocio podría ser rentable y cómo obtener ganancias\n• Cómo encuestar lo que tiene y generar múltiples flujos de ingresos de su negocio \nPara mas information\, contacte a Roxanne Reed a Roxanne@granittraining.com o visite farmschoolonwheels.com/training. \n— \nThe Cultivo Latino program is designed for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs and farmers. In this program\, you will learn how to build a strategic plan to grow your farm and agricultural business. \nThe program is comprised of two sessions: \nSession 1:\nOctober 11\, 2022\, 6:00PM-8:00PM (held virtually) \n• Access to capital to grow your business. Learn about the many lending programs in NC and how to find the best lender for your business\n• Learn how to think like your customers and how to keep your customers engaged\n• Best marketing practices to grow your business \nSession 2:\nOctober 18\, 2022\, 6:00PM-8:00PM (Held virtually and in-person at 60 S Charleston Ln\, Hendersonville\, NC)\n• Site Analysis. You will be taking a deep dive into the many ways your business can be profitable and how you can use what\nyou have to make a profit.\n• How to survey what you have and make multiple income streams from your business. \nFor more information\, email Roxanne Bailey-Reed\, Roxanne@granittraining.com\, or visit farmschoolonwheels.com/training.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/cultivo-latino/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T171923Z
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SUMMARY:2023 WNC AgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2023 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers.\nAgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program\, go over the 2023 application timeline\, and answer questions. Grants of $4\,000 and $8\,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* in 2023.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2023-wnc-agoptions-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Swain County Cooperative Extension Center\, 60 Almond School Rd\, Bryson City\, NC\, 28713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T012751
CREATED:20220825T202928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T131434Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Holistic Land Management
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one-day introduction to the practical principals of regenerative agriculture and Holistic Management. Developed by the Savory Institute\, the original regenerative farming leader\, Holistic Management is a framework that helps land managers navigate complex decisions within a context that they define. This one-day course is designed to give attendees a foundational understanding of the primary components to Holistic Management and farm health monitoring using the Ecological Outcome Verified methodology (EOV) so that they can more easily go on to study and learn more. We’ll feed you lunch on the farm and you’ll leave with a greater appreciation of leading-edge regenerative agriculture practices. \nCost: $175 (includes lunch and a free hat)
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/introduction-to-holistic-land-management/
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:20221015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T183000
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CREATED:20220907T140745Z
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SUMMARY:Appalachian Food and Farms Festival
DESCRIPTION:Appalachian Food and Farms Festival Celebrating 150 Years of Shipley Farms \nOctober 15\, 2022 @ the historic Shipley Farm\, Vilas\, NC \nSamplings of a variety of meats and dishes and all the flavors\nof the High Country prepared by award winning NC chefs and restaurants \nSteven Goff (Tastee Diner\, Asheville)\, 2019 NC Chef of the Year\nAdam Cole (Watauga County)\, Shipley Farms’ own Meatsmith\n“Chefophus” Cleo Hethington (Ebi Chop Bar\, Asheville/Atlanta)\, 2022 James Beard award finalist\n2022 North Carolina Chef Showdown Finalists:\nDaniel Wheeler (Culinary Instructor\, CCCTI\, Charlotte/Hudson/Boone)\nAndres Prussing\, CEC (Golden Owl Tavern\, Charlotte)\nKyle Teears (Saint Jacques French Cuisine\, Raleigh)\nJamie Davis (The Hackney\, Washington NC)
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/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:20221018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T200000
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CREATED:20220914T153247Z
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SUMMARY:Cultivo Latino
DESCRIPTION:El programa Cultivo Latino es un programa virtual de seis semanas diseñado para empresarios y agricultores. En este programa\, aprenderás cómo construir un plan estratégico para crecer su granja y negocio agricultural. \nEl programa esta dividido en dos partes: \nSesión 1: \n11 de octubre de 2022\, 6:00PM-8:00PM (realizada virtualmente)\n• Acceso a capital para crecer su negocio. Conozca programas de préstamos en NC y cómo encontrar el mejor prestamista para\nsu negocio\n• Aprenda a pensar como sus clientes y cómo mantenerlos comprometidos\n• Aprenda las mejores prácticas de marketing para hacer crecer tu negocio \nSesión 2: \n18 de octubre de 2022\, 6:00PM-8:00PM (realizado en persona-ubicación\, 60 S Charleston Ln\, Hendersonville\, NC)\n• Sitio de análisis. Aprenderá las muchas maneras en la que su negocio podría ser rentable y cómo obtener ganancias\n• Cómo encuestar lo que tiene y generar múltiples flujos de ingresos de su negocio \nPara mas information\, contacte a Roxanne Reed a Roxanne@granittraining.com o visite farmschoolonwheels.com/training. \n— \nThe Cultivo Latino program is designed for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs and farmers. In this program\, you will learn how to build a strategic plan to grow your farm and agricultural business. \nThe program is comprised of two sessions: \nSession 1:\nOctober 11\, 2022\, 6:00PM-8:00PM (held virtually) \n• Access to capital to grow your business. Learn about the many lending programs in NC and how to find the best lender for your business\n• Learn how to think like your customers and how to keep your customers engaged\n• Best marketing practices to grow your business \nSession 2:\nOctober 18\, 2022\, 6:00PM-8:00PM (Held virtually and in-person at 60 S Charleston Ln\, Hendersonville\, NC)\n• Site Analysis. You will be taking a deep dive into the many ways your business can be profitable and how you can use what\nyou have to make a profit.\n• How to survey what you have and make multiple income streams from your business. \nFor more information\, email Roxanne Bailey-Reed\, Roxanne@granittraining.com\, or visit farmschoolonwheels.com/training.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/cultivo-latino-2/
LOCATION:Hendersonville Community Co-op\, 60 South Charleston Lane\, Hendersonville\, 28792
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T012751
CREATED:20220706T180522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T191753Z
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SUMMARY:2022 NC Crunch
DESCRIPTION:This October\, join schools\, child care centers\, and organizations across North Carolina in celebrating National Farm to School Month by crunching into a locally grown apple. The 2022 NC Crunch will take place on Wednesday\, October 19th! Register today and get your Crunch planning underway! Participants of all ages are invited to crunch with us \nNC Crunch promotes healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the state. It’s also a fun way to connect food and agriculture to all kinds of classroom curricula – from science to art. \nClick here to register for the 2022 Crunch! \nYou will receive an email with a link to download the 2022 Crunch Guide upon submission of the form. \nPLEASE NOTE: The registration form is a Google Doc. If you cannot access it\, please contact the Growing Minds team at (828) 236-1282 to sign up. \nWe can’t wait to Crunch with all of you this year!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2022-nc-crunch/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260611T012751
CREATED:20220824T174714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T175244Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Fresh for Health Regional Symposium at Winding Stair Farm
DESCRIPTION:Throughout summer 2022 ASAP will present a series of regional symposiums for healthcare professionals in Western North Carolina to highlight the principles of Farm Fresh for Health. Each symposium will introduce key strategies and feature examples from ASAP and the community\, including projects from ASAP’s Community in Action initiative. Attendees will take part in farm tours\, hands-on activities\, and facilitated discussion about how they can use Farm Fresh for Health tools in their own practices to improve health outcomes. Locally sourced meals will be provided. Find out more about the full series of events and register.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farm-fresh-for-health-regional-symposium-at-winding-stair-farm/
LOCATION:Winding Stair Farm\, 57 Saunders Rd.\, Franklin\, NC\, 28734\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T113000
DTSTAMP:20260611T012751
CREATED:20220826T145309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T145423Z
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SUMMARY:October Farm Tour at Hickory Nut Gap Farm
DESCRIPTION:This tour goes exploring through our 80 acres of working farmland. Head to the top of UFO hill for a spectacular view\, walk alongside the creek through forest\, see the grazing animals on pasture\, and learn about regenerative agriculture. You will get an overview of our farm history and a more in-depth look at our regenerative farming practices. We will be traversing through tall grasses\, so suitable footwear is suggested. \n10 am start time\nAdults: $50\nYouth (Age 10-17): $30\nChildren (Under 10): Free
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/october-farm-tour-at-hickory-nut-gap-farm/
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:20221025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T012751
CREATED:20220928T200549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T200549Z
UID:29123-1666692000-1666710000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Preparing to Harvest: Skills for Food Systems\, Board Development\, and Grant Writing
DESCRIPTION:The free workshop is designed for NC non-profits\, community organizations\, faith-based groups\, and local governments. It will include a food-focused plenary that will feature partner projects from across the state\, as well as hands-on skills building and strategies to strengthen participants’ current food projects. Participants can choose board development or grant writing that afternoon. Lunch\, snacks\, and mileage reimbursements will be provided.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/preparing-to-harvest-skills-for-food-systems-board-development-and-grant-writing/
LOCATION:Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center\, 91 North Lakeshore Drive\, Lake Junaluska\, NC\, 28745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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