Local Food Experience
August 15, 2019, New Belgium Brewing Co.
Treat yourself to a fun and delicious evening celebrating where our food comes from. Proceeds benefit ASAP’s programs to help local farms thrive and build healthy communities through connections to local food. Learn more and purchase tickets today!
Business of Farming Conference
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Our annual farmer conference brings together professional farmers from across the Southeast to network and share resources to grow their farm businesses. Farmers learn about marketing, business planning, and management from regional experts and innovative farmers. The conference is designed for beginning and established farmers, and those seriously considering farming as a profession. The Business of Farming Conference is typically held in February.
CSA Fairs
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Meet area CSA farmers and learn about receiving a weekly box of fresh farm products. Sign up for a CSA program on the spot or just come to learn about Community Supported Agriculture. CSA Fairs are typically held in March.
ASAP’s Farm Tour
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Connect with our region’s farms and get a behind-the-scenes look (and taste) of local food and farming in WNC. ASAP’s Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised on Appalachian Grown family farms through guided tours, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and tastings. The tour is a great experience for visitors of all ages! The Farm Tour is held annually in June.
Workshops for Farmers
Find upcoming workshops, webinars and more for farmers, provided by ASAP and regional partners such as NC Cooperative Extension, Mountain BizWorks, FSA, and RAFI-USA.
Growing Minds Farm to School Events
For educators, parents, health practitioners, and farm-to school enthusiasts, learn about upcoming events and current resources at growing-minds.org.
Community Events Calendar
Find local food and farm happenings throughout Western North Carolina and the Southern Appalachian Mountains on our community events calendar at fromhere.org.
