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  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
August 29, 2022 at 7:15 PM

Volunteer for ASAP's Farm Tour, participate in consumer research + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   AUGUST 2022    |    asapconnections.orgPlan Your Weekend for ASAP's Farm Tour!   ASAP's Farm Tour is in just a few weeks, on Sept. 17 and 18! There's a lot of information about the tour to digest. You can purchase your…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
August 26, 2022 at 5:15 PM

Winter squash season is starting + HarvestFest on Sept. 11

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - August 26, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Winter may seem far away, but winter squash varieties are already at farmers markets! While our favorite summer squashes—such as zucchini, green-…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Refreshing melon recipes + sign up for consumer research interviews

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - August 19, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Melons have finally made their way to market! While watermelon and cantaloupe are typically enjoyed by themselves, you can do a lot more with the…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Shelling beans and more at markets + Farm Fresh for Health Regional Symposium at Hendersonville Farmers Market Aug. 27

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - August 12, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Shelling beans are hard to come by at local farmers markets, but we’ve spotted a few options in the past few weeks. Ten Mile Farm has had crowder …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
August 5, 2022 at 8:15 PM

Early apples beginning at markets

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - August 5, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   We’re already halfway through summer, which means our favorite fall produce is getting closer than we think! As August arrives, we’re starting to s…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Okra + volunteer for ASAP's Farm Tour

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - July 29, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Okra is a favorite among southerners and, when cooked right, is quick to win over those who are not as familiar with the vegetable! Whether you fry,…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
July 26, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Farms Announced for ASAP's 2022 Farm Tour + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   JULY 2022    |    asapconnections.org19 Farms Announced for ASAP's 2022 Farm Tour   19 farms will participate in ASAP's 2022 Farm Tour, Sept. 17-18, 12-5 p.m. These farms, including 10 new to the tour in 2022, represe…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
July 22, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Peppers aplenty + farms announced for ASAP's 2022 Farm Tour

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - July 22, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Markets are heating up this week with plenty of new pepper varieties to spice up your cooking! This pepper cornucopia includes shishito, jalapeño, A…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Make salsa with corn, peppers & plums + July 28 Farm Fresh for Health Symposium at KT's Orchard and Apiary

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - July 15, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Farmers markets are becoming more and more colorful each week! This week, plums made their way to market, as well as the very first harvests of corn …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 5:15 PM

Eggplant + School Garden & Taste Test Workshops from Growing Minds

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - July 8, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   There’s so much new summer produce flooding farmers markets this week, we can hardly keep up! The latest summer delicacy is eggplants!  With several f…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Tomatoes are here! + July 14 Farm Fresh for Health Symposium at Perry's Berry's Vineyard and Fonta Flora Brewery

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - July 1, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Just in time for your Fourth of July celebrations, tomato season has finally kicked off! We’re starting to see a variety of our favorite ’maters pop u…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
June 26, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Summer fruits & berries at farmers markets + how to find u-pick berries

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - June 24, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Summer has officially arrived, and with it has come plenty of new fruits and berries at Buncombe County farmers markets this week! Be sure to arrive …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
June 23, 2022 at 5:16 PM

ASAP's 2022 Farm Tour, Farm Fresh for Health Regional Symposiums + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   JUNE 2022    |    asapconnections.orgPasses Are on Sale for ASAP's 2022 Farm Tour   ASAP’s Farm Tour is back Sept. 17-18, 2022 and passes are on sale now! Experience the sights, tastes, and stories of farm life through…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
June 17, 2022 at 5:15 PM

Grilling for Father's Day + Farm Fresh Produce Prescription

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - June 17, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   With farmers markets overflowing with summer produce, local food is the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day! If you’re planning to spend some time …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
June 10, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Cherries + ASAP's report on the 2021 farming season

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - June 10, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Cherries have made their way to farmers markets this week! Better get there fast to have a taste of these deliciously tart treats, as they will be ar…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
June 3, 2022 at 8:04 PM

Summer squash + Farm Fresh for Health Regional Symposiums

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - June 3, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Summer is around the corner, and our favorite seasonal squash is starting to make an appearance at farmers markets! Look out for some of the first har…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
May 27, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Green coriander + passes are on sale for ASAP's Farm Tour, Sept. 17-18

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 27, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Get creative with your cooking by using green coriander seeds! Lee’s One Fortune Farm started selling the delicacy this week. Green coriander is essen…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
May 23, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Celebrate 20 Years of ASAP, Farm Fresh for Health Regional Symposiums + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   MAY 2022    |    asapconnections.orgCelebrate 20 Years of ASAP   Join us this week for a party marking ASAP's 20th anniversary!   WHEN: May 25, 4-6:30 p.m. WHERE: Hickory Nut Gap Farm   This is a free event with…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
May 20, 2022 at 4:15 PM

Cucumbers, cauliflower, and more + Celebrate 20 Years of ASAP this Wednesday!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 20, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   As summer gets closer, we are starting to see more exciting arrivals at area farmers markets!    Cucumbers made their seasonal debut at farmers market…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
May 13, 2022 at 4:57 PM

Allergy relief at the market + ASAP's new redesigned website

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 13, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Pollen-induced spring allergies have seemed particularly high in our region this year. Many of us are searching for miracle cures to stop the sneezing.…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
May 6, 2022 at 4:31 PM

Market Mother's Day Gifts + More Markets with Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 6, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Mother’s Day is Sunday and farmers markets are full of treats for the mother figures in your life—or to treat yourself!   Fresh cut, local flowers are b…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
April 29, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Strawberries + Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables Available at More Markets

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - April 29, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Get ready! The next few weeks are when we’re going to see the biggest bounty of fresh strawberries at farmers markets. So far we’ve spotted them from…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
April 22, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Bamboo + 2022 Local Food Guide Is Out!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - April 22, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Farmers tailgate markets often provide entertainment in the form of musicians or even, on occasion, dancers or flash mobs. But sometimes the performa…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
April 19, 2022 at 7:45 PM

CORRECTION: Celebrate 20 Years of ASAP on May 25

View as Web Page Save the [CORRECT] Date!Yesterday's e-newsletter included the incorrect date for this event. The correct date is below. We apologize for the misinformation.   We're celebrating ASAP's 20th anniversary, along with founder Charlie Jackson's retireme…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
April 18, 2022 at 8:08 PM

2022 Local Food Guide, Save the Date to Celebrate 20 Years of ASAP + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   APRIL 2022    |    asapconnections.orgThe 2022 Local Food Guide Is Out! The 2022 Local Food Guide, ASAP’s annual free publication for finding local food and farms, is out! You can view the digital version of the Guide …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
April 15, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Ramps + save the date to celebrate 20 years of ASAP!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - April 15, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Things are ramping up at farmers tailgate markets! We’ve spotted several much-anticipated spring fruits and vegetables in the past week, including th…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
April 8, 2022 at 5:15 PM

Eggs for dyeing + Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - April 8, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Ready to up your egg dyeing game this spring? Whether you are decorating eggs as part of an Easter tradition or to celebrate other springtime rites, f…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
April 1, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Spring plant starts + call for stories from ASAP's 20 years

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - April 1, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   With sunnier days and rising temperatures, many of us are eager to get our hands in the dirt in our home gardens. In addition to offering an abundance…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
March 25, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Spring market openings + Community in Action Lunch and Learn

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - March 25, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Farmers tailgate markets are readying tents for a new season with a few shifts in location and hours coming up over the next few weeks. Below is a ru…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
March 21, 2022 at 7:31 PM

Asheville City Market Returns Downtown, Funding for Community in Action Projects + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   MARCH 2022    |    asapconnections.orgAsheville City Market Will Return Downtown April 2   After two pandemic years operating as ASAP Farmers Market at A-B Tech, Asheville City Market will return to North Market Street…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
March 18, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Green garlic + Community in Action project funding

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - March 18, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Spring officially arrives on Sunday! Most farmers tailgate markets around the region have opening dates starting in April and May. We’ll have a rundo…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
March 11, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Cozy shepherd's pie + Asheville CSA Fair tomorrow!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - March 11, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   After the taste of spring temperatures this past week, you might feel a little disheartened by the cold snap on its way. But you can embrace the last…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
March 4, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Market ingredient banh mi + Asheville CSA Fair next week

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - March 4, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   The forecast for the weekend is begging you to ditch the heavy winter coat, pack a tasty sandwich, and head outside! Banh mi, a Vietnamese street food…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
February 25, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Hakurei turnips + Business of Farming Conference this weekend

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - February 25, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Turnips are a stalwart of winter farmers markets, particularly the white, globe-shaped hakurei variety. Also known as a salad turnip, these root v…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
February 18, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Lion's mane mushroom "crab cakes" + Farmers Market Summit

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - February 18, 2021  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Not sure what to do with unfamiliar products you spot at farmers markets? Talking to farmers or other food vendors is a great way to pick up new r…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
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 …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
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…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
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…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
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…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
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…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
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. …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
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…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
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…
  [ASAP] Charlie Jackson and Molly Nicholie · [email protected]
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 …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
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…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
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.…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
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…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
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…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
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…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
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…