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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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SUMMARY:SOWTH 2025
DESCRIPTION:With the theme “Small Farms\, Big Community\,” this event will bring together over 1\,000 farm and food system professionals and advocates from 13 Southern states\, Puerto Rico\, and the Virgin Islands to advance sustainable agriculture and strengthen the local food movement across the region. \nWith a focus on collaboration and innovation\, SOWTH 2025 will offer participants tools\, resources\, and partnerships to tackle the challenges facing today’s Southern food systems. \nThe conference will feature specialized educational tracks\, a distinguished keynote panel\, and a delicious Farmers Feast. Among the education tracks is the opportunity to participate in peer-led farm tours\, covering topics like cooperative farm ownership\, scaling operations for wholesale markets\, food safety\, and post-harvest processes. \nKey topics to be addressed include sustainability\, racial equity\, rural development\, and community-based agricultural solutions.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/sowth-2025/
LOCATION:Georgia World Congress Center\, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Sausage Master Class
DESCRIPTION:Learn about how our hogs are pasture raised from our farm director Virginia Hamilton. She will discuss heritage breeds\, health benefits of pasture raised pork and how various inputs on the production side that impact the quality of the meat. \nThis is a much smaller\, hands-on class with Butcher Brian\, meant for those who want to make sausage at home or on site from scratch. Our cutoff for this class is only 4 attendees! Each participant will break down their own pork shoulder for ingredients\, take part in making both ground and linked pork sausage. From grinding to mixing\, recipes and proportions\, to casings\, attendees will be learning how the sausage gets made! \nIncluded in this class experience: \nEnjoy a beautiful heavy spread of our in-house made Charcuterie & Sausages and your choice of local beverage pairing (2 per attendee\, both NA & alcoholic options)\nYou’ll be breaking down a whole shoulder\, the yield goes home with you- approximately 5 pounds of sausage\, made by you\nA brand-new boning knife \nNotes for attendees: \nMake sure to bring a cooler or insulated bag to take home your sausage in.\nAprons and cut gloves will be provided to use while in class.\nBring comfortable grippy shoes you don’t mind getting dirty.\nOur Farm Store will be open for a private shopping experience if you want to stick around post-snack and pick up a few more essentials. \nDate: Sunday February 9th \nTime: 6pm-8:30pm \nPrice: $300
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/sausage-master-class/
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:20250214T193000
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SUMMARY:Snowmoon Stargazing for Valentine's Day
DESCRIPTION:This Valentine’s Day\, come to the farm for Waning Snowmoon Stargazing! Our friend\, astronomer\, author & natural storyteller Stephan Martin will show you the bright and splendid starscape of a crispy February evening in the mountains. \nVenus\, Mars\, and Jupiter will be shining above as will the brightest stars in the night sky at the best time of year to see them. Steve will point out some of the most romantic things to see in the winter sky\, including the Great Nebula of Orion\, the Pleiades star cluster\, and the location of the beautiful Heart Nebula. We’ll share stories of some of the winter constellations including Orion\, Canis Major\, and the famous star-crossed lovers of Perseus and Andromeda. \nShow up early and hit the farm store to get snacked up! Hot cocoa\, hot cider\, hand warmers\, wine by the glass or bottle and charcuterie for you and your beloved. \nDress warmly\, snuggly big blankets for sitting on/wrapping up in are recommended\, good shoes for all weather to walk the grounds to your final destination. Do you have a telescope\, binoculars or spyglass? Bring it along! \nTickets $10 \n***This would not be an ideal outing for the very young or the very elderly\, and we ask that you leave your 4-legged friends at home.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/snowmoon-stargazing-for-valentines-day/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T130000
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SUMMARY:WNC Farm Needs & Recovery Priorities Feedback Session
DESCRIPTION:Calling all WNC farmers impacted by Helene in any way – Join OGS and CEFS for an in-depth discussion on needs and priorities for storm recovery. A short presentation of research conducted so far will kick us off\, with ample time for conversation. Topics include: infrastructure needs\, market access needs\, economic support needs\, the role of mutual aid networks\, and more. Register in advance at website. $25 gas cards are available to farmers to aid in their ability to attend.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-farm-needs-recovery-priorities-feedback-session/
LOCATION:Madison County Cooperative Extension\, 258 Carolina Lane\, Marshall \, NC\, 28753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Winter Vegetable Conference  in Asheville\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the annual Winter Vegetable Conference and NC Tomato Growers Meeting. It will be held at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville. Last year we started a new track to focus on topics of interest to small and medium size farms\, including organic agriculture\, high-tunnels\, new crops\, and direct marketing. It was a huge success and will be part of the program again in 2025. Presenters this year include Black Trumpet Farm\, Stump Farms\, Carolina Flowers\, Mountain Food Products\, and more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/winter-vegetable-conference-in-asheveille-nc/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Convention Center\, One Resort Drive\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Growing Minds Farm to School Training
DESCRIPTION:Join ASAP’s Growing Minds program for an introduction to Farm to School. In this virtual training you will learn about the different components of farm to school\, hear how you can use our toolkits and resources to support your farm to school goals\, glean insights from farm to school champions in our region\, and brainstorm activities to get you started. All are welcome no matter what age you teach or what your experience with farm to school is! \nIf you attend the training and are an educator in North Carolina\, we will send you a hard copy of our I Tried Local Toolkit for FREE\, so make sure to note your school’s address in the registration form.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/growing-minds-farm-to-school-training/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T200000
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SUMMARY:WNC Farmer Roundtable: Soil Rebuilding Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk soil! We will discuss ways to rebuild damaged soils\, highlighting two methods that make use of woody debris on farms. Alex Grey will present the basics of biochar creation and use\, and Chris Parker will present how mushrooms can be used in a variety of ways to improve soil tilth and microbiome balance\, with broader discussion on soil rebuilding to follow.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-farmer-roundtable-soil-rebuilding-strategies/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T160000
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SUMMARY:ASAP's Business of Farming Conference
DESCRIPTION:ASAP’s 2025 Business of Farming Conference will take place Feb. 22\, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, at the Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall in Flat Rock\, Henderson Co.\, NC. This year’s conference will have a special focus on post-storm recovery and resilience. \nThe annual Business of Farming Conference brings together professional farmers from across the Southeast region to network and share resources to grow their farm businesses. Farmers learn about marketing\, business planning\, and financial management from regional experts and innovative peers. The conference is designed for beginning and established farmers as well as those seriously considering farming as a profession. \nWorkshops for the 2025 conference will be announced in January. \nVisit asapconnections.org/farmer-resources/business-of-farming-conference/ for more information and to register.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/asaps-business-of-farming-conference-3/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall\, 49 E Campus Dr.\, Flat Rock\, 28731\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T130000
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SUMMARY:Forest Farming Tour at Banks Mountain Forest Farm - featuring Horse Logging\, Silvopasture\, and Mushroom Production
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this rescheduled agroforestry tour at Banks Mountain Forest Farm in Hendersonville. Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc at the 37-acre property last September\, with some stands losing 70%. Hear from the intrepid farmers who are rewriting their forest management plan\, and working with their logging horse team to salvage merchantable timber. \nBob and Stuart Richens will lead a 1-mile walk through their diversified operation\, where they raise goats\, hogs\, chickens\, mushrooms\, Fraser fir and Norway spruce Christmas trees\, boutique timber\, and two rare breeds of farm dogs. Learn from their adaptive approach at this unique and beautiful mountaintop farm. \nRegistration is free but required. Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend to allow space for others. \nPlease contact Mary_Bulan@ncsu.edu with inquiries. \nThis is part of a series of Agroforestry Tours supported by NC State Extension\, the Edwards Mother Earth Foundation\, and the ARK Exchange network. \nThis tour is organized by Jeanine Davis’s NC Alternative Crops and Organics Program\, Department of Horticultural Science\, NC State University\, based at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River\, NC. \nFind our more about our research and extension program: www.NCHerb.org \nwww.CatalyzingAgroforestry.org
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/forest-farming-tour-at-banks-mountain-forest-farm-featuring-horse-logging-silvopasture-and-mushroom-production/
LOCATION:Banks Mountain Forest Farm\, 404 Banks Mountain Drive\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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