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Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

April 24, 2026

More icons of Spring are making their debut and this week is all about ramps and green garlic. Both ramps and green garlic have a short harvest period, so enjoy them while they’re here! And we have more markets opening soon. Catch Enka-Candler Farmers Market opening on Thursday, April 30, Swannanoa Farmers Market on Saturday,

Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

April 17, 2026

As more markets open over the coming weeks, make your trip to market more exciting and easeful with some simple tips to help you make the most of your market visits—and feel good knowing your choices are helping our communities grow and thrive. Shopping at a farmers market is as much about the experience as

Faces of Local: Aimee Ellingsen

April 26, 2022April 25, 2019

ASAP likes to share the stories of people who help us fulfill our mission. This month, we talk with Aimee Ellingsen (pictured with her husband, Chuck Krekelberg) a dedicated market shopper and supporter of ASAP, as well as the owner of CAKE Websites & More).

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Fresh at Farmers Markets this Week

April 26, 2022November 24, 2014

Thanksgiving is here at area farmers tailgate markets! Stop by holiday markets this week for your last minute local ingredients.

Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

April 26, 2022April 1, 2014

Outdoor farmers tailgate markets are finally here!

What’s Fresh at Tailgate Markets

April 26, 2022March 25, 2014

The beginning of spring is here and there’s buzz about outdoor tailgate markets opening up at long last! But before they do open, be sure to stop by the last of the indoor winter markets this week.

Tailgate Market Opening Dates

April 26, 2022March 19, 2014

The trees are about to turn green again, and soon you’ll be able to find greens at your local tailgate markets, too! Area farmers will soon be setting up outdoors for the new growing season.

Fresh at Winter Farmers Markets This Week

April 26, 2022March 5, 2014

Market season really starts swinging in April, but there are plenty of markets during the winter months!

Fresh at Winters Farmers Markets This Week

April 26, 2022February 25, 2014

Winter farmers tailgate markets are going strong with farm-fresh local food offerings every week!

Fresh at Winters Farmers Markets This Week

April 26, 2022February 17, 2014

A warm weather spell is coming to the mountains, and while spring is not yet here, there are still plenty of farm-fresh products for sale at winter tailgate farmers markets. What can you find? How about turnips, cabbage, apples, sweet potatoes, eggs, red beets, goat cheese, baked goods, local meat, and more!

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