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SUMMARY:RAD Farmers Market - Winter Season Begins
DESCRIPTION:The RAD Farmers Market provides year-round access to fresh local foods\, including produce! The winter season runs November through April with 25-30 vendors each week set up indoors and outdoors. Note winter hours change: 3-5:30pm\, Wednesdays.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/rad-farmers-market-winter-season-begins/
LOCATION:Smoky Park Supper Club\, 350 Riverside Drive\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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SUMMARY:Improving Farm Communications (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Effective communication is essential and can be transformative for your farm operation. In this two-day long interactive workshop\, Improving Farm Communication\, participants will address real-life situations to learn about communication styles\, ways to have better conversations\, and have a chance to practice new skills. In this workshop\, we will cover the basics of Nonviolent Communication (NVC)\, aka Compassionate Communication\, and how it can be applied to your personal\, farm life\, and business. On-farm communication is critical for farm viability and is one of the most common sources of conflict and frustration for farmers\, family members\, business partners\, employees\, and customers. \nCome if you:\nAre part of a farm family or farm team\nSee the benefit of improved communication skills\nWould like to have conversations that aren’t so awkward\nAre ready to tackle difficult conversations\nFind the stress of farm life difficult to express to others \nCost: $20 for a two-day workshop\, including lunch on both days.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/improving-farm-communications-part-1/
LOCATION:Creekside Farms Education Center\, 339 Avery Creek Rd\, Arden\, NC\, 28704
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Preserving Meat Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join author and butcher Meredith Leigh for a workshop on meat preservation\, as part of the WNC Fermenting Festival! Explore safe and delicious ways for fermenting meat\, from the time of ancient peoples to modern-day applications of microbes. We will cover all the fermentation pathways in meat preservation\, from lacto-fermentation in salamis to autolysis in garums\, as well as yeast and mold fermentation including koji charcuterie. We will also discuss the importance of keeping these traditions alive and accessible to everyone.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/preserving-meat-workshop/
LOCATION:Madison County Cooperative Extension\, 258 Carolina Lane\, Marshall \, NC\, 28753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:An Appalachian Grown Harvest
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Nov. 11\, 5 to 8:30 p.m.\nWHERE: Yesterday’s Spaces\, 305 Sluder Branch Road\, Leicester\, NC \nJoin us for a one-of-a-kind meal prepared by some of the area’s best chefs\, all sourced from local farms! ASAP has been creating connections between our region’s farmers\, restaurants\, and community for more than 20 years. We are celebrating the milestone anniversary of the organization and the end of the harvest season by coming together at the table to share An Appalachian Grown Harvest. Reserve your tickets here. \nFeaturing chefs Melinda Aponte (YWCA)\, Kelsianne Bebout (BeeBowBakes)\, Matt Caudle (Cúrate) William Dissen (The Market Place)\, Luis Martinez (Tequio Foods)\, Eric Morris (Cultura)\, and Jen Pearson (Guadalupe Cafe).
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/an-appalachian-grown-harvest/
LOCATION:Yesterdays Spaces\, 305 Sluder Branch Road\, Leicester\, NC\, 28748\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T160000
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SUMMARY:Etowah Lions Club Farmers Market Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our indoor holiday market on Saturday\, Nov. 12.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/etowah-lions-club-farmers-market-holiday-market/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T200000
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SUMMARY:Multi-Farm Collaboration Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Looking to reach new markets? Would you like to receive a premium price for your products? Would you like to share in the costs of production? Would you like to see more of your fresh\, local produce or meats being enjoyed in the region where it is grown? \nThe NC Farmers of the Foothills\, initiated in 2020\, is an alliance of farmers looking to pool resources and market their goods to the community. There are opportunities to sell with an online marketplace\, multi-farm Community Supported Agriculture\, and other local food purchasing programs. The alliance also looks to share in costs of production and other expenses. \nJoin us to learn and have input on this alliance for 2023.  Dinner will be served.  Please register.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/444138007737
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/multi-farm-collaboration-meeting/
LOCATION:McDowell County Senior Center\, 100 Spaulding Rd\, Marion\, NC\, 28752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T140000
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SUMMARY:WNC Medicinal Herb Growers: Grower/Buyer Social
DESCRIPTION:The annual Grower/Buyer Social event on November 15th from 2-6 p.m. is a celebration of our diverse community of makers and producers. After a break during the pandemic\, we welcome you back to an in-person gathering in Mills River\, NC. Join us for an afternoon of networking with fellow growers\, wholesale buyers and other professionals working with medicinal herbs. Cost: $12\nThere’s still time to register! Register on Eventbrite
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-medicinal-herb-growers-grower-buyer-social/
LOCATION:Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station\, 455 Research Drive\, Mills River\, NC\, 28759
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T090000
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SUMMARY:Hendersonville Farmers Market Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Market featuring favorite community craft vendors\, baked goods\, local products and late fall produce.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/hendersonville-farmers-market-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Hendersonville Farmers Market\, 650 Maple Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Mills River Farm Market Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Market featuring community craft vendors\, late fall produce and local products.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mills-river-farm-market-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Mills River Farmers Market\, Highway 280\, Mills River\, 28759
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Improving Farm Communications (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Effective communication is essential and can be transformative for your farm operation. In this two-day long interactive workshop\, Improving Farm Communication\, participants will address real-life situations to learn about communication styles\, ways to have better conversations\, and have a chance to practice new skills. In this workshop\, we will cover the basics of Nonviolent Communication (NVC)\, aka Compassionate Communication\, and how it can be applied to your personal\, farm life\, and business. On-farm communication is critical for farm viability and is one of the most common sources of conflict and frustration for farmers\, family members\, business partners\, employees\, and customers. \nCome if you:\nAre part of a farm family or farm team\nSee the benefit of improved communication skills\nWould like to have conversations that aren’t so awkward\nAre ready to tackle difficult conversations\nFind the stress of farm life difficult to express to others \nCost: $20 for a two-day workshop\, including lunch on both days.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/improving-farm-communications-part-2/
LOCATION:Creekside Farms Education Center\, 339 Avery Creek Rd\, Arden\, NC\, 28704
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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