Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

It’s hard to believe that this weekend marks one year since Helene ravaged our region. We encourage you to take a moment to honor how far we have come, to memorialize what we have lost, to celebrate what we have built back, and to remember that community is what will keep us safe, cared for,

Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

With the arrival of the new season we welcome the return of farmers markets and the dozens of vendors that come with them! With more than 100 farmers markets across the Appalachian Grown region, more markets will reopen throughout the spring. Many of these markets offer SNAP incentives and other promotional programs. Search for markets

Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

The short season of North America’s largest native tree-fruit has arrived! Pawpaws, found in the Eastern United States, have made a few appearances at Buncombe County farmers tailgate markets and they won’t last long. This lesser known and quick to ripen fruit has a custard like texture and a taste most similar to tropicals like

Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

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With sunnier days and rising temperatures, many of us are eager to get our hands in the dirt in our home gardens. In addition to offering an abundance of local food, farmers tailgate markets are also a great place to get plant starts and pick up gardening tips. As markets open for spring and more

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