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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The Utopian Seed Project grows a wide range of crops and varieties with the aim of increasing agrobiodiversity into the food and farming system. We want more crops and varieties being grown and enjoyed (i.e. eaten!) in our regional. Our Trial to Table event series brings together talented local chefs to showcase the work we’re ... Read more
This free family-friendly event is hosted by WNC Food Coalition and is a relaunching of the Collaborative Ag Network with 4 exciting programs to improve connectivity and quality of life for farmers. This is mainly a chance to meet some folks and relax while the season gets going. You'll also learn a little about what’s ... Read more
The Traditions in Agriculture series seeks to engage the community in expanding our understanding of equitable farming, food, and medicinal practices. Learn how we can create healthier communities and ecosystems for food justice. In this talk we will explore relationships and threads of resiliency in our current challenging ecological climate. These relatives will transmit about ... Read more
This half day intensive will provide a deep dive into the theory and practice of agroforestry and is geared towards anyone looking to implement agroforestry on their landscape- for profit or at a home scale. Topics covered: Comprehensive tour of Wild East Farm agroforestry plantings Site prep considerations Keyline design, keyline plow Local forest ecology ... Read more
The Utopian Seed Project grows a wide range of crops and varieties with the aim of increasing agrobiodiversity into the food and farming system. We want more crops and varieties being grown and enjoyed (i.e. eaten!) in our regional. Our Trial to Table event series brings together talented local chefs to showcase the work we’re ... Read more
Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and Kara Dodson at Full Moon Farm for a Hands on Demonstration of the PaperPot Co Planter! Looking to scale up your farm or garden, but worried about the time and labor needed to do so? Learn all the basics of using a PaperPot Co Planter to streamline your ... Read more
Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, Working Landscapes, and NC Cooperative Extension at Sheraton Park Farm for an Introduction to Rotational Grazing Workshop! Dive into the fundamentals of grazing management, pasture design, and essential considerations for managing grazing animals effectively. Led by Kendra Phipps, Watauga County's Livestock Extension Agent, this workshop will blend informative classroom ... Read more
Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and Brian Antczak, owner of Bug Lovers Native Plants to learn how to landscape with native plants at Daniel Boone Native Gardens. At this Workshop, participants can expect to learn about how to sustainably use and incorporate native plants that are crucial for providing food and habitat for wildlife ... Read more