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May 21, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Spring beets + ASAP's 2020 annual report

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 21, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Beets can usually be found at farmers tailgate markets year-round, especially with farmers employing cold frames or high tunnels to extend their season…

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May 19, 2021 at 5:33 PM

New Growing Minds Website, 2020 Annual Report, Wellness Month at Farmers Markets + More

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   MAY 2021    |    asapconnections.orgA New Look for the Growing Minds Website   We're excited to reveal our updated Growing Minds website at growing-minds.org! In addition to sporting a clean, modern look, the rede…

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May 14, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Snap Peas, Cucumbers & Spring Onions + May Is Wellness Month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 14, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   We’re coming into the height of spring produce—and even getting the first glimpse of summer—at farmers tailgate markets now. Cucumbers, sugar snap peas…

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May 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Strawberries for Mother's Day + May Photo of the Month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 7, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Just in time for Mother’s Day, strawberries are hitting farmers tailgate markets! We've seen them so far from Lee’s One Fortune Farm and Ivy Creek Famil…

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April 30, 2021 at 4:31 PM

Fresh chicken + cooking demos

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - April 30, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   As temperatures continue to rise, more farmers and others vendors are returning to fill out farmers tailgate markets—and a few more markets are ready…

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April 23, 2021 at 6:16 PM

Plant Starts Updates + Local Food Guides Are Here!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - April 23, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Early-season plant starts, like snow peas, leafy greens, and cabbage are giving way to summer vegetables and herbs, including cucumbers, summer squas…

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April 21, 2021 at 7:52 PM

2021 Local Food Guides Are Here, Farmers Market Prescriptions + More

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   APRIL 2021    |    asapconnections.orgThe 2021 Local Food Guide Is Here! The 2021 Local Food Guide, ASAP’s annual free publication for finding local food and farms, is out now! Look for it at farmers markets, visitors …

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April 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Spring greens market finds + virtual Grower-Buyer Meetings

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - April 9, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   One of the joys of shopping at farmers tailgate markets is getting to try things you would never find in a grocery store. That’s especially true in th…

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April 2, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Broccoli (and its relatives) + April photo of the month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - April 2, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   It’s opening week for many of the farmers tailgate markets in Asheville and Buncombe County! Find North Asheville Tailgate Market tomorrow morning bac…

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March 26, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Spring market openings + Double SNAP

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - March 26, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Farmers tailgate markets are readying tents for a new season—and those that have continued through the winter are welcoming back farms and other food…

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March 23, 2021 at 7:31 PM

Farmers Tailgate Markets Opening for Spring + More

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   MARCH 2021    |    asapconnections.orgFind Your Market's Opening Date!   Farmers tailgate markets are readying tents for the new season, with many openings scheduled in April and May throughout the region. Find a compl…

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March 19, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Gumbo z'herbes + spring garden bingo

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - March 19, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Spring officially begins tomorrow and it’s easy to get impatient for all that the season will bring. Signs of spring tend to start slowly at farmers …

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March 12, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Plant starts + school garden workshop

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - March 12, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   As sunny days increase and the temperatures rise (mostly) above freezing, many of us are itching to start our own garden plots. In addition to offeri…

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February 26, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Sweet Potato Gnocchi + Celebrating CSA Week

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - February 26, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Feeling a bit in the doldrums these days? Could you use good a pick-me-up? It might be time to indulge in some comfort food—particularly some supe…

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February 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Virtual CSA Fair on March 10, Business of Farming Conference This Week + More

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   FEBRUARY 2021    |    asapconnections.orgFind Your Farm Share!   ASAP’s annual CSA Fair will be held virtually on March 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. It's free, but you do need to sign up to get the Zoom link. The virtual fair w…

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February 19, 2021 at 5:34 PM

Pullet Eggs + Junior Farm Tour with Braxton Deal

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE Fresh at Farmers Markets   As a new flock of hens starts to lay, their first eggs are smaller, with firmer whites and more deeply colored yolks, than regular eggs. Not to be dismissed, these pullet eggs boast a richer flavor and …

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February 12, 2021 at 5:30 PM

A classic Valentine’s Day market dinner + Save the Date for a Virtual CSA Fair

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - February 12, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   If ever there was a year to channel all of your romantic energy into cooking a fancy meal at home, this is it. Get what you need on Saturday at AS…

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February 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Winter Radishes + February Photo of the Month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - February 5, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Radishes are widely available at winter farmers markets, but can often be overlooked as a raw salad component, taco condiment, or pop of color on a…

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January 29, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Leftover-friendly Winter Recipes + CSA Guide

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - January 29, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Many of us are trying to limit our trips to the grocery store these days as we continue or ramp up COVID-19 precautions. Winter farmers markets are…

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January 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Caldo verde + scholarships for the Business of Farming Conference

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - January 22, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   With regular snow dustings, we’re settling into soup season—a great time for farmers tailgate market meals. With just a few local ingredients, you …

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January 20, 2021 at 9:45 PM

Business of Farming Virtual Conference News, New Location for the ASAP Farmers Market + more

monthly news from ASAP    |   JANUARY 2021    |    asapconnections.orgRegistration Is Open for the Business of Farming Conference   Have you registered for the Business of Farming Conference (held virtually Feb. 25-27)? Early-bird registration rates are available until Feb. 1. R…

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January 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Why eat microgreens (and how) + Junior Farm Tour with Ariel Lee

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - January 15, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Looking to spice up your winter farmers market shopping routine? Try microgreens! These delicate morsels pack a significant flavor punch and will b…

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January 8, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Winter Markets + Upcoming Farmer Events

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - January 8, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Bundle up! With pandemic precaution still critical, winter farmers tailgate markets are mostly staying outdoors (or partially indoors with ample air…

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December 29, 2020 at 4:01 PM

A letter from Charlie Jackson, ASAP's Executive Director

Thank you!As a tough year comes to a close, we at ASAP want to send you our deep gratitude and appreciation as we move hopefully into 2021.   With your support in 2020, we were able to quickly respond to meet the emerging needs of farmers and communities as lives and businesse…

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December 18, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Final Markets of 2020 + Double SNAP Outcomes

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - December 18, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   This week is your last opportunity to shop at farmers tailgate markets in 2020. You have plenty of chances. On Saturday, visit ASAP Farmers Market…

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December 17, 2020 at 8:30 PM

Double SNAP Outcomes, Save the Date for the Business of Farming Virtual Conference + more

monthly news from ASAP    |   DECEMBER 2020    |    asapconnections.orgDouble SNAP Increases Farmers Market Customers and Sales   In a recent survey of markets and shoppers, ASAP found that the Double SNAP program has dramatically increased SNAP customers and sales at the eight …

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December 11, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Find Hanukkah Inspiration at Market + Save the Date for the Business of Farming Virtual Conference

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - December 11, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   We’re in the midst of Hanukkah now, and whether or not you celebrate the Festival of Lights, you might draw inspiration from some of its tradition…

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December 4, 2020 at 5:31 PM

Holiday Market Shopping + December Photo of the Month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - December 4, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   With the first of December (and the first snow!), most Buncombe County farmers tailgate markets have switched to holiday market mode, which means y…

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November 27, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Spectacular Fall Salads + Local Food and Farm News

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 27, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Maybe you’re still happily eating leftover pumpkin pie for every meal (no judgement). But chances are you need to restock your fridge to make a fe…

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November 20, 2020 at 5:30 PM

A Simpler Thanksgiving Menu + Local Christmas Trees

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 20, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Thanksgiving dinner is often a meal centered around abundance—many dishes, crowded tables, perhaps some long-distance travel, and (hopefully) plen…

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November 19, 2020 at 7:03 PM

Tips for a Local Thanksgiving, Get in the Local Food Guide + more

monthly news from ASAP    |   NOVEMBER 2020    |    asapconnections.orgTips for a Local Thanksgiving   ASAP can help you plan a locally sourced Thanksgiving! Looking for a local turkey? As of this week, there were only a few left, mostly at the larger end of the size range. Act…

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November 13, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Holiday market lineup + special events

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 13, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   The traditional growing season is coming to an end, but you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Though some markets…

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November 7, 2020 at 12:13 AM

Relieve stress with a farmers market visit + November photo of the month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 6, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   If you’ve been hunkered down all week wondering if or when our country would erupt into violence, heading out to a farmers tailgate market might be…

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October 30, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Halloween at Farmers Markets + Plan Your Appalachian Staycation!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 30, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Halloween festivities are a bit different this year, given that most events that draw crowds have been canceled or reimagined. But there are a few …

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October 23, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Fall Treats and End-of-Season Market Changes

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 23, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   November and Daylight Savings Time are around the corner. This week marks the final days for a couple of farmers tailgate markets in Buncombe Count…

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October 21, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Happy National Farm to School Month, Local Turkeys + more

monthly news from ASAP    |   OCTOBER 2020    |    asapconnections.orgHappy NC Crunch and National Farm to School Month!   The ASAP staff gathered virtually to crunch local apples earlier today in celebration of the North Carolina Crunch and National Farm to School Month. Extra …

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October 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Red and Green Pozole + Thanksgiving Turkey Availability

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 16, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Did you dry peppers earlier in the season? Or are you still finding fresh ones at farmers tailgate markets? Many farms will continue have them, pro…

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October 9, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Apple varieties to try + NC Crunch and National Farm to School Month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 9, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   We’re at the height of apple season and you can find a multitude of choices at farmers tailgate markets right now. While picking your own apples can…

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October 2, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Young Ginger + October Photo of the Month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 2, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   The onset of fall brings young ginger to area farmers tailgate markets. Though native to more tropical climates, ginger actually grows quite well in…

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September 23, 2020 at 8:45 PM

NC Crunch, Appalachian Staycation, Restaurant Worker Appreciation Month + More

monthly news from ASAP    |   SEPTEMBER 2020    |    asapconnections.orgCrunch with Us!   The North Carolina Crunch celebrates National Farm to School Month in October, but you don't have to be a student or educator to participate! Anyone can join in by crunching into a locally …

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September 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Red Thai Roselles + Restaurant Worker Appreciation Month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - September 18, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Fall begins officially next week and we’re definitely starting to feel the temperature drop. Mornings have us wanting to stay wrapped up in a bla…

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September 11, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Oven-drying preservation + Restaurant Worker Appreciation Month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - September 11, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   We’re continuing our tips for preserving your end-of-summer farmers market bounty this week, even if you can’t get your hands on any canning equi…

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August 21, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Back to school snacks + Local Food Guide

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - August 21, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Hey, parents. How are you doing out there? We know the next few weeks may be tough (as if the past six months hadn’t already been difficult). Whethe…

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August 19, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Local Food Guide, Double SNAP expansion + more

monthly news from ASAP    |   AUGUST 2020    |    asapconnections.orgDouble SNAP Expands to More Farmers Markets   ASAP has expanded the Double SNAP initiative to include eight farmers markets through the end of 2020. This program allows markets to make a 100-percent match on do…

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August 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Figs, cantaloupe, and watermelon + Double SNAP expands

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - August 14, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Does having to wait make the last few fruits of summer taste all the sweeter? Find late season delights, including watermelon, cantaloupe, and figs,…

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August 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Summer & winter squash + August photo of the month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - August 7, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Believe it or not, winter squash—butternut, delicata, kabocha, and more—is starting to show up on local farmers’ social media feeds. August is always…

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July 31, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Tomato pie + Appalachian Grown Farmers Market Month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - July 31, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   The humble tomato pie. Is there a better purpose for the scores of tomatoes piling up on farmers tailgate market tables right now? Not to be confused …

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July 24, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Tango peaches, shiro plums, callaloo, and more + win a market prize from BPR

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - July 24, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Farmers tailgate markets are hitting peak summer bounty. It’s hard to see beyond the myriad berries, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, and squash. But if …

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July 22, 2020 at 7:08 PM

Appalachian Grown Chef's Challenge, Farmers Market Month + more

monthly news from ASAP    |   JULY 2020    |    asapconnections.orgAppalachian Farms Feeding Families   ASAP's Appalachian Farms Feeding Families program, which connects farms with hunger relief efforts, is now in 10 counties, serving 15 feeding sites and partnering with 13 farm…

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July 17, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Eggplant varieties + Chef's Challenge

ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - July 17, 2020  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Eggplant has joined the colorful parade of produce available at farmers tailgate markets. You’ll find many varieties of this summer stalwart from now until early fall.    The first eg…

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