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SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples\, peaches if available\, and raspberries and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the vine or branch! Current apple varieties include honey crisp and ginger gold.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T133000
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SUMMARY:Industrial Hemp Morning
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Industrial Hemp Morning (8:00am-1:30 pm) on August 16\, 2024 in Mills River\, NC\, hosted by NC State University’s Colleges of Natural Resources\, and Agriculture and Life Sciences.  \nWe invite growers\, industry professionals\, academics\, government agencies\, NGOs\, and all interested participants to an event focused on “Broadening Research\, Industrial Development and Global Education” (BRIDGE) in Hemp Engineered Materials Production (HEMP). Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the future of hemp innovation and sustainability. We look forward to your participation!  \nFree registration here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-industrial-hemp-morning-with-the-bridge-hemp-project-tickets-945726442247?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/industrial-hemp-morning/
LOCATION:Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station\, 455 Research Drive\, Mills River\, NC\, 28759
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T222149
CREATED:20240815T142451Z
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SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples\, china girl peaches\, and raspberries and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the vine or branch! Current apple varieties include honeycrisp\, blondee\, gala\, and ginger gold.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard-2/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T190000
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SUMMARY:Utopian Seed Project - Trial to Table Summer Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Our Summer Celebration will take place at Old North Farm\, Cleveland County\, NC. Joining us will be chefs Sera Cuni\, Greg Collier\, John Fleer\, Baker Keia Mastrianni\, Homesteader Ashley English\, and Jessica Weisman from Found Ice Cream. Each chef will be creating 2 small plates using Utopian Seed Project ingredients\, Ashley will be offering a small bite and an Alternative Summer Greens cooking demonstration\, and we’ll have an Okra tasting table! *Each chef will offer at least one vegetarian option. \nYour ticket price includes two small plates from each chef (8 plates total) and a scoop of ice cream from Found! All drinks are inclusive (beer\, wine\, cider and soda options available)\, and an okra seed collaborative beer from Cellarest Brewing will be available! \nHope to see you on August 17th!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/utopian-seed-project-trial-to-table-summer-celebration/
LOCATION:Old North Farm\, 3458 Crowder Ridge Rd\, Shelby\, NC\, 28150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Utopian Seed Project":MAILTO:Terri@utopianseed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T180000
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SUMMARY:Stocking Your Winter Home Apothecary with Lori Jenkins
DESCRIPTION:In this gathering\, participants will explore the different types of kitchen medicines they can easily make in their own kitchens for the Fall and Winter Months. Honeys\, vinegars\, simple tinctures\, tea blends\, and syrup preparations will be discussed as well as recipes provided by Lori Jenkins of Sister of Mother Earth. \nParticipants will be able to make their own…\n**A fire cider blend for Winter illnesses in a quart jar\n**An elderberry syrup to take home in an 8oz bottle (group demonstration-we will make a big batch together)\n**An herb-infused honey in a nice flip-top jar for the Winter chills\n**An herbal tincture in a nice flip-top jar to infuse to hit the crud hard when it comes\, and then a dropper bottle to decant it in\n**An herbal tea blend in a nice flip-top jar to help ease symptoms associated with the temps changing \nCome for an afternoon of sharing\, tasting\, creating\, and gathering together while enjoying a lovely fresh herbal tea made from seasonal herbs. Plus\, you will also go home with several recipes to help stock your medicine cabinet even more! \nTeacher bio: \nLori Jenkins is a Traditional Herbalist\, Wildcrafter\, and practicing Kitchen Witch of over 20 years currently living just outside of Asheville\, NC. She is the owner and creatress behind Sister of Mother Earth\, LLC\, a small-batch herbal business focusing on herbal tonics\, wildcrafted potions and elixirs\, products made for the kitchen witch at heart\, herbal classes\, and plant walks. Lori’s goals are to create community within her own local food structures and support those who grow and make our food\, as well as those that create magick in the kitchen to share with those around them! Lori believes in the local food movement so much so that she is currently serving on the Board of Directors as President for the Weaverville Tailgate Market and serves on the Board of Directors for the Asheville Herb Fest\, which is the longest-running and largest herb festival in the United States. \nLori’s teaching career in Western North Carolina spans over 7 years\, with credits including several local businesses and major festivals such as the WNC Wild Herb Weekend\, faculty member for HERBalachia in Tennessee\, Asheville Raven and Crone\, the Asheville Herb Festival and many others. Her classes often include practical applications of kitchen witchcraft and medicine\, informed by many great teachers and herbalists in turn. She has graduated from courses of study at the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine and in Rosemary Gladstar’s course The Science and Art of Herbalism as well as completed coursework and classes under fellow herbalists and wild women Anni Daulter\, Asia Suler\, Abby Artemisia\, Rebecca Beyer and so many others.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/stocking-your-winter-home-apothecary-with-lori-jenkins/
LOCATION:Honey and the Hive\, 23 Merrimon Ave\, Weaverville\, NC\, 28787
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T150000
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual HarvestFest\, ASAP Benefit Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Olivette’s Riverside Park on Sunday\, August 25th for a very special benefit event to support of ASAP’s Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables program. HarvestFest is a celebration of local farmers\, community and music. Doors open at 3pm with family games and activities. The Jackson Grimm Band will kick off at 4pm. \nIn honor of our local farmers and all they do to sustain our community\, all farmers and their families will have free entry to the event. There will also be a VIF section (Very Important Farmers) that will pamper our farmers during the busy harvest season. \nAll ticket proceeds will go towards the ASAP Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables program. In order to maximize our fundraising for ASAP\, we are seeking donations for the silent auction and the VIF goodie bags. \nASAP’s Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables program offers a match on dollars spent by SNAP customers at participating farmers markets with tokens that can be used for produce. Many EBT shoppers explained that the program eases concerns over having enough food each month. One shopper explained\, “It has significantly reduced the stress of managing the little amount of money given per month for EBT. I can make choices that allow me to eat more vegetables and eggs than I otherwise could afford.” Farmers market managers and vendors also noted the benefits of the program. Many note that this leads to ongoing relationships with shoppers and allows them to grow their business with loyal customers. One vendor shared\, “It has not only increased my sales\, it has allowed me to interact and build relationships with customers who would normally be outside my business’ demographic.” Another farmer shared\, “This investment quite literally nourishes the community for both the producer and consumer of farmer’s market produce!” \nWe are honored to have the opportunity to celebrate and support this great program with a fun filled day of music\, activities\, and nature. HarvestFest is produced by Olivette Riverside Community and Farm and Chatt Hills Music. \nPurchase Tickets Here.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/3rd-annual-harvestfest-asap-benefit-event/
LOCATION:Olivette Riverside Park\, 1069 Olivette Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T080000
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SUMMARY:CEAg World Conference and Expo
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural CEAg World Conference and Expo is the premier event for the rapidly advancing sector of food grown in protected environments. At this event\, growers\, produce companies\, food retailers\, business leaders\, academia\, government\, research\, associations and all stakeholders involved with food grown in CEA will learn all the strategies\, challenges and how to overcome them\, opportunities\, support/resources to start\, maintain\, upgrade\, and expand a controlled environment operation for food produce helping you achieve year-round success. In addition to the conference sessions\, there will be an expo hall with products and services to support these operations\, Roundtable Discussion Groups\, Tours\, and more! \n*** FREE REGISTRATION FOR GROWERS! *** Use promo code CEAGFR for your FREE REGISTRATION
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/ceag-world-conference-and-expo/
LOCATION:Raleigh Convention Center\, 500 S Salisbury St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T140000
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SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples\, blackberries and raspberries and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the vine or branch! Current apple varieties included Ambrosia\, Blondee\, Gala\, Ruby Mac\, Swiss Gourmet. We also have honey\, jam\, dried apples and lots more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard-3/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T222149
CREATED:20240827T150541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T150541Z
UID:33804-1725012000-1725026400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples\, blackberries and raspberries and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the vine or branch! Current apple varieties included Ambrosia\, Blondee\, Gala\, Ruby Mac\, Swiss Gourmet. We also have honey\, jam\, dried apples and lots more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard-4/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T222149
CREATED:20240827T150625Z
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UID:33806-1725098400-1725112800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples\, blackberries and raspberries and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the vine or branch! Current apple varieties included Ambrosia\, Blondee\, Gala\, Ruby Mac\, Swiss Gourmet. We also have honey\, jam\, dried apples and lots more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard-5/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T150000
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SUMMARY:Natural Dye Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Natural Dye Workshop\nwith local fiber artist Cricket Kaufman \nCome learn about the magic of turning flowers/plants into lasting colors on your textiles in immersion dye pots. We will also be harvesting flowers from Mystic Roots farm to hammer prints on to your personalized tote bag. \nLeave with :\n🌿 The confidence to start your own natural dye practice\n🌿 The knowledge of what plants to grow in your garden and forage locally for lasting colors\n🌿 A naturally dyed silk bandana\n🌿 Dyed wool\, linen\, and cotton fabric samples\n🌿 A flower hammered tote bag \nSaturday\, August 31\n11am-3pm\nSliding scale $60-$100 \nTo register: https://square.link/u/29bv5ZlT
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/natural-dye-workshop/
LOCATION:Mystic Roots Farm\, 105 Flat Creek Road\, Fairview\, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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