While we eagerly await some of our favorite spring produce at farmers markets (look out for ramps, strawberries, and more within the coming weeks!), it’s not too late to embrace some of the cold-weather crops we’ve seen at markets this winter, like beets! Beets are a sweet, nutrient-dense, and versatile root vegetable that can be … Read more
Farmers tailgate markets are getting ready for a new season with a few shifts in operating hours coming up over the next few weeks. Below is a rundown for what to look for at Buncombe County markets, but you can also find opening dates for markets across the region at asapconnections.org/farmersmarkets. At these early spring … Read more
After a taste of warmer weather, you may feel somewhat discouraged about the chillier temperatures coming up this week. Embrace the end of the season by using some farm-fresh winter produce this week like radicchio, carrots, ginger, kohlrabi, and more! This carrot ginger soup is an easy, vegan recipe that will help you use that … Read more
The Forest Farmacy is a 30-acre forest farm nestled in Madison County, NC, in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Kat Houghton and Chris Parker bring together their passions for fungus, food sovereignty, healing, soul, myth, mystery, mycelium and re-culturing. Kat: I’m Kat. This is the Forest Farmacy and we’re up in Madison County, Western North Carolina. … Read more
These family farms offer CSAs with pickup locations in the Central Mountains region (Buncombe, Madison, and Yancey counties). Use the chart to find farms offering the products you want; convenient pickup locations; and if the farm offers an extended season—i.e., a fall or winter CSA option. Note that pickup locations can change. Click the farm’s … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Labor Day is coming up, and one of the best ways to relax during the long weekend is to grab everything you need at the farmers market to make a few easy meals! Try throwing together a simple tomato salad to share with friends and family, or grilling out in the evenings with the plethora … Read more
Winter may seem far away, but winter squash varieties are already at farmers markets! While our favorite summer squashes—such as zucchini, green-and-yellow zephyr and pattypan are still in abundance, we’ve spotted winter squash varieties like delicata, acorn, kabocha, and spaghetti squash at markets in the past few weeks! Don’t let the hard outer shell of … Read more
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