ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 4, 2022

Fresh at Farmers Markets

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Now that Halloween is behind us, it’s time to start planning some holiday recipes! Try mixing up your Thanksgiving and Christmas desserts this year with new ideas for local carrots, persimmons, and apples!

Farmers markets are stocked with a colorful assortment of carrots this week! Gajar ka Halwa, or carrot pudding, is a popular Indian dessert that will surely become a holiday favorite with its creamy, decadent flavor. Start by peeling and shredding four cups of carrots (about eight medium-sized carrots). Add one tablespoon of ghee to a large wok or frying pan over medium heat, then add the shredded carrots and sauté for about eight minutes, continuously stirring while cooking. Add one and a half cups of whole milk (or milk alternative) to the carrots, and continue stirring until the milk is absorbed by the carrots. Add five tablespoons of sugar and another tablespoon of ghee, and continue to stir for another five to six minutes. Then add half a teaspoon of cardamom powder and half a cup of chopped cashews, dry roast for a few more minutes, and serve! You can find carrots for this recipe from Ten Mile Farm : [link removed] (Black Mountain : [link removed] and Asheville City Market : [link removed]), Gaining Ground Farm : [link removed], and Full Sun Farm : [link removed] (River Arts District : [link removed] and North Asheville markets : [link removed]). Pair this delicious dessert with a warm cup of chai tea from Chai For (West : [link removed], East : [link removed], and River Arts District markets). 

This sweet and crunchy persimmon crumble pie is a deliciously simple dish that can be enjoyed as a dessert, breakfast, or snack! Start by thinly slicing one cup of persimmons and one cup of granny smith apples, and arrange in a greased pie dish. Sprinkle with a teaspoon each of sumac, cinnamon, and cornstarch. In a separate bowl, stir together one-and-three-fourths cups of all-purpose flour, one-third cup of oats, half cup of sugar, and two-thirds cup of melted butter until evenly mixed. Press the crumble mixture onto the persimmon and apple slices. Bake in a 350-degree oven until the crumble top is golden brown. Serve hot with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, and enjoy! You can find persimmons from Lee’s One Fortune Farm : [link removed] (River Arts District, East Asheville, Asheville City, and Black Mountain markets) and Wild Goods Foraging (East Asheville Tailgate Market). 

At farmers markets now you’ll also find broccoli, beets, turnips, radishes, winter greens, potatoes, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, ginger, turmeric, garlic, and much more. Markets are stocked with a variety of meats, cheese, rice, pasta, bread, drinks, and prepared foods. Find more details about farms and markets throughout the region in ASAP’s online Local Food Guide : [link removed].

Registration Open for 2023 Business of Farming Conference

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Registration is open for the 2023 Business of Farming Conference : [link removed] on Feb. 11 at A-B Tech Conference Center in Asheville! Reserve your spot before Jan. 15 to get the early-bird discount—or register with a farm partner to save even more. Look for workshop, presenter, and schedule announcements coming next month. 
Need financial assistance? We have scholarships available : [link removed] for BIPOC and/or limited-resource farmers.   
Does your business offer products or services for farmers? Consider being a sponsor or exhibitor A sponsorship showcases you as a leader of the local food movement, ensuring that farmers have the tools they need to grow and thrive. Both sponsors and exhibitors receive table space in the conference exhibitor hall to connect with more than 200 farmers at all stages of their careers. Contact [email protected] about opportunities.

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ASAP's mission is to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food.

Upcoming Events

11/6
Improving Farm Communications (Part 1) : [link removed]

Preserving Meat Workshop : [link removed]
 

11/11
An Appalachian Grown Harvest : [link removed]
 

11/12
Etowah Lions Club Farmers Market Holiday Market : [link removed]
 

11/14
Multi-Farm Collaboration Meeting : [link removed]

11/19
Mills River Farm Market Holiday Market : [link removed]

Hendersonville Farmers Market Holiday Market : [link removed]

11/20
Improving Farm Communications (Part 2) : [link removed]

Find more upcoming events (or post your own) at asapconnections.org : [link removed].

Local Food &  Farm News

The WNC Fermenting Festival takes place this Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Madison County Center, featuring farmers, food-makers, artists, and more. Find out more about this family-friendly event, led by Fermenti Foods founder Meg Chamberlain, in the Mountain Xpress : [link removed].


Expect local Christmas trees to sell out quickly this year, reports WLOS : [link removed]. Compounding supply chain costs and fewer and fewer farms still in business means a smaller and more expensive stock of trees this year.



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