Farms & Agriculture
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ASAP’s Virtual CSA Fair
ONLINE EVENT - VIRTUALASAP’s virtual CSA Fair is an opportunity to meet local farmers face-to-face (via Zoom) and learn more about their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs. CSA members receive a weekly box of fresh, locally grown produce or meats throughout the growing season. Attendees can sign up for a CSA during the fair or follow up with […]
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Blue Ridge Blueberries: U-Pick Farm
Blue Ridge Blueberries 267 Altapass Church of God Road, Spruce Pine, NC, United StatesWe are launching our U-Pick Blueberry farm this year: www.blueridgeblueberries.com. We are located about 1.5 miles off the parkway at mile marker 327 where Altapass Hwy intersects the parkway between North Cove overlook and the Altapass Orchard: 267 Altapass Church of God Rd. Our farm (Revival Farm and Art) is also home to Plumb Art (deborahkolp.com). […]
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Farm Fun Day at Historic Johnson Farm
Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, United StatesHistoric Johnson Farm will be hosting a Farm Fun Day on Saturday, October 15 from 1-5 PM. This family-friendly event will entertain people of all ages. Admission to the event is $20 per family. A family is up to 4 people of any age. If a family has more than 4 people, each additional member […]
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Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s CSA Fair
YWCA of Asheville South French Broad Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesASAP’s CSA Fair is a chance to meet local farmers and learn about CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) in our area. By joining a CSA, you get a weekly box of fresh, locally grown produce, meats, flowers, or other local products—and provide a farmer with valuable financial support before the season starts. Talk to farmers about […]
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WNC Farmers Market Spring Festival & Growing in the Mountains Plant Sale
WNC Farmers Market 570 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesWNC Farmers Market, 570 Brevard Rd., Asheville | Free | Celebrate and shop from local farmers, growers + makers while you enjoy local food trucks that highlight ramps and strawberries. 8:00 am-5:00 pm
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Farm Fun Day
Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, United StatesCome out to Historic Johnson Farm for an afternoon of fun! Admission is $20 per family and includes: Crafts for kids, Scavenger hunt, Wagon rides, Popcorn and drinks, Historic farm house open, One room school house lessons, Visit the donkeys and goats, Caregivers of Mother Earth, AND....the return of the Johnson Family's 1923 Model T. […]
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Sandburg Music Festival Offers Mountain and Blues Music and Square Dancing
Carl Sandburg Home NHS 81 Carl Sandburg Lane, Flat Rock, NC, United StatesCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site celebrates the annual Sandburg Music Festival on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 10am to 3pm. This free festival, supported by the Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara, the Arts Council of Henderson County, and America’s National Parks (park store manager), offers live music at the amphitheater and barnyard. The […]
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Dairy Processing 101 with Mary Cutter
Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United StatesIn this workshop we'll do a deep dive into the basics of processing raw(unpasteurized and non-homogenized) milk from the farm to the kitchen. This class will give you the foundational knowledge to process milk at home to make some of your favorite grocery store dairy products like butter, yogurt, and fresh cheeses like ricotta and mozzarella. […]
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20 Years of Community Gardening Historical Tour
Dr. John Wilson Community Garden White Pine Drive, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin us to learn about our community’s beautiful history, as we celebrate 20 years of community building, growing, and teaching at the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden. Diana McCall, Garden Manager from 2007-2022, will share stories and wisdom while we walk through the space, appreciating the history and current success of the garden. Learn about […]
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20 Years of Community Gardening Historical Tour
Dr. John Wilson Community Garden White Pine Drive, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin us to learn about our community’s beautiful history, as we celebrate 20 years of community building, growing, and teaching at the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden. Diana McCall, Garden Manager from 2007-2022, will share stories and wisdom while we walk through the space, appreciating the history and current success of the garden. Learn about […]
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Sow & Grow Fest
Hickory Nut Gap 57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview, NC, United StatesJoin the Organic Growers School for a community potluck benefitting the Grow for Good Fund. The Grow for Good Fund supports farmer training programs, scholarships, mentorships, and Organic Growers School's savings incentive program. Entertainment will be provided by local musicians Laura Blackley and Ashley Chambliss. The event will include gardening demos, tomato tastings, local […]
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20 Years of Community Gardening Historical Tour
Dr. John Wilson Community Garden White Pine Drive, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin us to learn about our community’s beautiful history, as we celebrate 20 years of community building, growing, and teaching at the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden. Diana McCall, Garden Manager from 2007-2022, will share stories and wisdom while we walk through the space, appreciating the history and current success of the garden. Learn about […]
