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February 17, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Business of Farming Conference next week, Asheville CSA Fair March 11 + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   FEBRUARY 2022    |    asapconnections.orgJoin Us for the Asheville CSA Fair on March 11   Joining a CSA (or Community Supported Agriculture) program connects you directly with local farms in your community. Interested …

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February 11, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Colorful veggie valentines + free seeds for school gardens

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - February 11, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Is there anything more beautiful than a bouquet of purple, pink, and red on Valentine’s Day? Of course we’re talking about veggie bouquets! Bright…

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February 4, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Chili ideas + Hendersonville CSA Fair next week

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - February 4, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Maybe it’s just February vibes or because we’re already thinking about Super Bowl snacks, but we have chili on the brain. If slow-cooking a piece o…

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January 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Winter greens + CSA guide out now

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - January 28, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Farmers grow a diversity of leafy greens year-round in our region, but you might find your favorites sell out quickly at winter tailgate markets (w…

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January 21, 2022 at 6:45 PM

Winter squash + workshops announced for Business of Farming Conference

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - January 21, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   As we wait to see how last week’s snow storm will affect field crops and hoop houses, now might be a good time to explore some of the storage veggi…

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January 20, 2022 at 8:47 PM

Save the Date for CSA Fairs, Workshops Announced for Business of Farming + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   JANUARY 2022    |    asapconnections.orgWorkshops Announced for Business of Farming Conference   More than a dozen workshops, including six new ones, are slated for the 19th annual Business of Farming Conference (Feb. …

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January 14, 2022 at 5:32 PM

Snow peas and broccoli + Save the Date for CSA Fairs

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - January 14, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Though we’re certainly getting cold temperatures now, a warmer than usual December accounts for lots of produce variety at winter farmers markets n…

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January 7, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Winter markets + pick up a 2022 ASAP calendar

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - January 7, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   We’ll have three weekly farmers tailgate market options in Buncombe County this winter! In addition to the winter market versions of ASAP Farmers Ma…

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December 28, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Reflections on Resilience + Gratitude

Dear friends,   There’s no doubt that the last couple years have required strength and creativity. At ASAP, the challenges of the pandemic, and disasters like Tropical Storm Fred this past summer, have also inspired resilience and gratitude.      As someone who wants to keep …

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December 17, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Last Markets of the Year + Happy Holidays from ASAP

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - December 17, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Whatever holiday traditions you keep—opening gifts on Christmas morning or sleeping till noon on New Year’s Day—chances are you could use at least…

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December 15, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Happy Holidays from ASAP Staff, Farmer Resiliency Project + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   DECEMBER 2021    |    asapconnections.orgHappy Holidays from the ASAP Staff!   The ASAP staff gathers for a retreat each December to reflect on the successes and challenges of the past year and to plan for the new one.…

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December 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM

DIY Food Gifts + Get in the Guide

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - December 10, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Are you a DIY gift maker (or baker)? Or perhaps in need of something special to bring to a holiday gathering? Sweet treats abound this time of yea…

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December 3, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Holiday Market Shopping + December Photo of the Month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - December 3, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   With the Thanksgiving holiday past us, Buncombe County farmers tailgate markets have shifted into holiday market gear. That means you may find chan…

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November 26, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Variations on latkes + Giving Tuesday

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 26, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Hanukkah, the festival of lights, is not a festival of light eating. You could celebrate this holiday—which starts on Monday—with a different dish…

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November 19, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Ideas + Leadership Transition at ASAP

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 19, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   In the age-old fairy tale, turning into a pumpkin at midnight is frowned upon. This year at Thanksgiving, however, when you turn the centerpiece o…

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November 18, 2021 at 7:30 PM

ASAP Announces Leadership Transition, Giving Tuesday + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   NOVEMBER 2021    |    asapconnections.orgCharlie Jackson to Retire from ASAP in 2022   After more than two decades serving farmers and the local food community, ASAP's longtime executive director Charlie Jackson will r…

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November 12, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Alternatives to Thanksgiving turkey + Farm to School Jumpstart Grants

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 12, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   There were a limited number of local turkeys available from Appalachian Grown farms this year, and those sold out by the end of October. So what i…

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November 5, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Cozy up with these warm drinks + November photo of the month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 5, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   The mornings and evenings are getting pretty chilly, and if you’re feeling like us, you may want to snuggle in with a warm drink for a few extra mi…

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October 29, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Halloween ideas + save the date for Business of Farming

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 29, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Last chance to get your decorative gourds and jack-o-lanterns for Halloween! Farmers tailgate markets have plenty of pumpkin and squash types to ch…

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October 26, 2021 at 7:01 PM

National Farm to School Month, Save the Date for Business of Farming + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   OCTOBER 2021    |    asapconnections.orgHappy National Farm to School Month!   The ASAP staff crunched local apples together on Oct. 20 in celebration of the North Carolina Crunch and National Farm to School Month. (Se…

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October 22, 2021 at 6:15 PM

Broccoli, cauliflower & cabbage snacks + BBQ benefitting the Brittains

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 22, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Many farms in the region experienced their first frost this week, which signals the end of tomatoes, peppers, and other summer veggies for the seas…

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October 15, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Savory recipes for persimmons + NC Crunch

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 15, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Persimmons are a lovely fall treat, great for making baked goods, fruit leather, pudding, jam, and other sweets. But you can also use this autumnal…

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October 8, 2021 at 4:30 PM

DIY hot sauce + take a survey about Double SNAP

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 8, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Late summer and early autumn produce continues to mingle on farmers tailgate market tables, giving shoppers a panoply of options. You can get ripe t…

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October 1, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Welcome fall with apple butter + October photo of the month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 1, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   As the seasons are shifting towards cooler nights and shorter days, and the leaves are starting to change, it is the time of year to cozy up with wa…

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September 30, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Moments from the Farm Tour, sign up for NC Crunch + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   SEPTEMBER 2021    |    asapconnections.orgFarm Tour Photo Contest Winners!   Thank you to all the farms, volunteers, staff, and everyone who came out to participate in the 2021 Farm Tour! We had a fantastic time and we…

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September 24, 2021 at 4:30 PM

DIY sushi with local rice + thank you for a great Farm Tour!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - September 24, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   The fall crop of rice is here from Lee’s One Fortune Farm! While rice is not commonly grown in the Southern Appalachian region, the Lees have tes…

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September 17, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Preserving okra + tips for the Farm Tour

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - September 17, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   This time of year marks a sweet spot where summer devolves into fall and we get to enjoy the best of both worlds. Fall officially kicks off next …

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September 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Young ginger + Hunger Action Month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - September 10, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Ginger is a warming spice, so we usually associate it with fall and winter baking and cooking. We’re looking at summertime temperatures for a few…

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September 3, 2021 at 4:31 PM

Easy meal for Labor Day + September photo of the month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - September 3, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   We’ll have dry weather in the mountains for Labor Day, which means it’s safe to plan a few leisurely outdoor meals for the long weekend (or week).…

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August 27, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Winter squash + local cideries in the news

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - August 27, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Farmers, even in the best of times, experience setbacks. Many farms in our region are grappling with enormous loss due to Tropical Storm Fred. Meanw…

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August 26, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Farmer Relief for Tropical Storm Fred, Appalachian Farms Feeding Families Expands + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   AUGUST 2021    |    asapconnections.orgAppalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund   Many farms in the Appalachian Grown region are grappling with enormous loss due to sudden and severe flooding from Tropical Storm Fred. Some…

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August 20, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Panzanella and fattoush + support for farms affected by Tropical Storm Fred

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - August 20, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Stale bread—it happens to the best of us. We buy loaf or two from our favorite farmers tailgate market bread vendors with visions of endless tomato …

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August 13, 2021 at 4:31 PM

Late summer and early fall fruits + volunteer for the Farm Tour!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - August 13, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   This is the sweetest of times. The great mingling of late summer and early fall fruits is happening now at farmers tailgate markets! While many farm…

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August 6, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Ratatouille, piperade, and shakshuka + August photo of the month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - August 6, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Melding summer’s produce into a single simmered dish gives you a satisfying vegetarian meal and celebrates the height of the farmers tailgate market …

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July 30, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Melons are here + ASAP expands Appalachian Farms Feeding Families program

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - July 30, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   We spotted the first of the season’s melons at farmers tailgate markets this week, heralding the arrival of summer’s midpoint. Of course, melons of al…

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July 23, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Specialty herbs + local news & events

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - July 23, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   It can be hard to see past the rainbow of tomatoes, peaches, corn, summer squash, peppers, eggplants, and other summer favorites weighing down tables …

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July 22, 2021 at 8:03 PM

22 farms announced for ASAP's Farm Tour, new staff and board members + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   JULY 2021    |    asapconnections.orgAnnouncing 22 Farms for ASAP's Farm Tour, Sept. 18–19   22 farms will participate in ASAP's 2021 Farm Tour, Sept. 18-19, 12-5 p.m. These farms, including nine new to the tour in…

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July 16, 2021 at 5:46 PM

Corn arrived early at markets + announcing participating farms for the 2021 Farm Tour

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - July 16, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Corn arrived at farmers tailgate markets especially early this year, thanks to an early planting gamble that paid off for Lee’s One Fortune Farm. You …

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July 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Use Eggplant in Sabich Sandwiches + Become a Farm Tour Sponsor!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - July 9, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   As eggplant joins the march of summer produce available at farmers tailgate markets, our thoughts are turning to Middle Eastern meze. You can easily fi…

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July 2, 2021 at 4:46 PM

Tomatoes, peaches, and blueberries + July photo of the month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - July 2, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Fireworks will light up skies this weekend, but colorful displays of another sort are filling farmers tailgate market tables. Whether you are gathering…

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June 25, 2021 at 5:10 PM

New potatoes + ASAP office returns to regular hours

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - June 25 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Freshly dug new potatoes in red, yellow, and purple are here! You really don’t need to do much to enjoy these. They are delicious on their own, salt-bo…

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June 24, 2021 at 7:01 PM

2021 Farm Tour passes on sale, ASAP's office reopens + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   JUNE 2021    |    asapconnections.org2021 Farm Tour Passes on Sale!   ASAP’s Farm Tour is back for 2021 and passes are on sale now! Experience the sights, tastes, and stories of farm life through guided tours, dem…

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June 18, 2021 at 4:34 PM

Summer grilling + look for jobs or employees with ASAP's classified ads

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - June 18, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Sure, the image is a little trite: Dad in his battleworn apron, presiding over the Weber. But since Sunday is both Father’s Day and the first day of s…

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June 11, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Raspberries + Farm Tour Passes Now on Sale

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - June 11, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Steamy weather and intermittent thunderstorms can make cooking meals a real drag. Times like these call for a few refrigerator staples that can perk u…

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June 4, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Summer squash, garlic scapes, and cherries + June photo of the month

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - June 4, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   June is here and farmers tailgate markets are picking up speed with warmer weather and new produce finds each week. Look for garlic scapes, basil, summ…

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May 28, 2021 at 4:45 PM

Rhubarb for baking, sipping, or grilling + Save the Date for ASAP's Farm Tour

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 28, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Is baking, grilling, and relaxing all on your agenda for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend? Get yourself some rhubarb, which has a short window of avai…

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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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