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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Join leaders in Land Conservation, including: Stephen Bishop - NC FarmLink Bob Holbrook, Western Carolina-Free Mediation Services for Family Farm Succession Tom Fanslow, Conserving Carolina-Mitigation Projects NCDA-Farmland Preservation and Conservation Easements Lunch Provided! Call 828-764-9480 to register. |
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1 event,Join us for the Southeast’s largest gathering of farmers, gardeners, land-stewards, and food-system changemakers! Our Spring Conference supports, inspires, and educates people to farm, garden, and live organically by providing affordable, practical, hands-on education. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting out, you’ll leave with connections, knowledge, and inspiration to build a more vibrant, |
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Grow real food. Skip the chemicals. Start this spring. You don’t need a lot of land, a lot of money, or a green thumb handed down from generations past. What you need is a solid starting point, and that’s exactly what this class delivers. Adam Bigelow breaks down organic gardening into clear, practical steps for |
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"Intro to Becoming Ginseng Dealer" is the first of a virtual two-part series for those interested in obtaining a ginseng dealer license. Part one is a standalone course but is also a prerequisite to “The Foundations of Becoming a Ginseng Dealer”. Here is the course outline: -History of American Ginseng -Harvesting, washing & drying techniques |
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Join ASAP’s 2026 CSA Fair and Celebrate CSA Month CSA Fairs are a chance to meet local farmers face-to-face and learn more about CSA programs. You can ask questions about what products are included in the CSA box throughout the year, the farm’s growing practices, payment options, and pickup locations. Attendees can sign up for |
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Saturday, March 14th, 2026 | 10am | Choose Your Price: $30 – $5 Discover spring ephemerals—enchanting wildflowers that herald the arrival of spring in the Appalachians. Led by local herbalist Patricia Kyritsi Howell, you'll learn to identify these delicate beauties, understand their life cycles, and explore their traditional herbal uses. This presentation-style class in our |
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Thursday March 19th 1pm-4pm 180 Mag Sluder Road Alexander, NC 28701 Are you looking for the perfect farm property but not sure how to create the best plan for your land? Join us for an introduction to planning and layout of land for small-scale farming with a focus on climate-resilient design. Our case study for |
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Welcome the return of light, warmth, and new beginnings with a special Spring Equinox Yoga class set among the living beauty our garden nursery. Surrounded by budding plants and fresh spring energy, we’ll gather to honor the seasonal shift toward growth, balance, and renewal. This gentle, all-levels class will focus on opening the body, awakening
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It’s Our 8th Anniversary Party! (Free!) Eight years of growing, digging, and connecting with this incredible mountain community, and we’re throwing the biggest party yet to mark the occasion! Join us on Saturday, March 21st from 11 AM to 3 PM for a day packed with live music, delicious food, farm tours, giveaways, and so |
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Let's celebrate Spring Equinox together in the spirit of giving. We're all getting excited about growing! Bring what you have to share whether it's seeds, bare roots, houseplants, young starter plants, small trees or small tools you want to give. You are welcome to come even if you don't have things to share! Please consider |
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2 events,Get ready to roll into the world of food trucks and learn the secrets of success at Road Ready: Food Truck Fundamentals! Ready to put your food truck dreams in gear? On March 25th and 26th you’ll have two full days with the experts who can help you get real and get on the road
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Curious about mushroom farming — but unsure where to begin? This live, 90-minute workshop is designed to help you understand what it actually takes to build a viable regenerative mushroom farm — without hype, overwhelm, or unrealistic promises. In this session, we’ll cover: • Why mushrooms are uniquely suited to regenerative agriculture • What “one |
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Growing your own food in the mountains is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It’s also one of the most humbling. Katie of 3 Barn Farm gets that, and she’s here to make the learning process a whole lot easier. This hands-on class covers what actually works at our elevation and in
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Join us for a Free Farm Tour with our Head of Operations, Virginia Hamilton! Virginia will guide you through the different animal operations we have on our Fairview Campus, diving deeper into how our home of the brand and our Partner Farmer program operate in tandem to further Regenerative Agriculture in the Southeast. You’ll meet |
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**This is part of a 3-part Spring Gardening Series at the Peace Gardens** Class 1: Garden Design, Planning, and Prep This class will cover the fundamentals of garden planning, including setting priorities, making observations, designing garden layouts, budgeting, and implementing succession planting. Participants will gain insights into selecting what to grow, including perennials and atypical
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Transform wool into whimsical butterflies with your own hands! Spring is the perfect time to explore the art of needle felting, and what better subject than butterflies? In this hands-on beginner workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of needle felting as you create up to five unique felt butterflies to create a whimsical and beautiful mobile. |