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  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
September 18, 2023 at 8:04 PM

ASAP's Farm Tour this weekend, NC Crunch Oct. 18 + Meet Mighty Gnome Market Garden

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   SEPTEMBER 2023    |    asapconnections.orgASAP's Farm Tour Is This Weekend, Sept. 23-24   ASAP's Farm Tour is coming up this Saturday and Sunday, from 12 to 5 p.m. both days! There's a lot of information about the tour…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Preserving summer tomatoes & peppers

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - September 15, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   With the Autumn equinox just a week away, we’ll start to see less of some of our favorite summer produce, and make way for a new fall harvest! W…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
September 8, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Winter squash is arriving at markets

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - September 8, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Summer is coming to a close, and with fall just a few short weeks away, we’re already starting to see winter squash make its way to markets! This…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
September 1, 2023 at 4:30 PM

What to make with Asian pears + The Art of Food at Asheville Art Museum

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - September 1, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   While it may look like an apple and crunch like an apple, this delicious summer fruit is actually a pear! While your traditional pear offers a be…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Pickled green beans + edamame hummus

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - August 25, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Farmers markets are overflowing with bean varieties! This week, look out for green beans, wax beans, long beans, edamame and more!    This pickling…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Melons & ground cherries at farmers markets

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - August 18, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Melons have finally made their way to farmers market! There’s nothing quite like a cool watermelon or cantaloupe to help beat the heat and stay hyd…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Volunteer for ASAP's Farm Tour, Meet Your Farmer + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   AUGUST 2023    |    asapconnections.orgVolunteer for the Farm Tour Sept. 23 or 24Want to get an insider's view of a local farm—and have a great time and support ASAP? Consider volunteering for the Farm Tour!   We need …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Chilled corn soup, corn salad, and Cajun stewed corn

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - August 11, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   We’re already about halfway through summer (if you can believe it!), and each week more new produce arrives at farmers markets! Last week, vendors …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
August 4, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Okra at farmers markets for succotash, bamya, and pickles!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - August 4, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Okra has made its long-awaited return to farmers markets! Okra has long been a staple among Southern cooking, and although the vegetable can be a bi…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Peppers aplenty + tips for salsa, romesco, and rajas con crema

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - July 28, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Produce variety at farmers markets continues to grow each week! Last week, we saw the arrival of peppers, as well as corn, watermelon, okra, and more…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 6:45 PM

Eggplant: ideas for baba ganoush and tabbouleh

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - July 21, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Farmers are bringing more new summer produce to markets each week, we can hardly keep up! Make a trip to your nearest farmers tailgate market this we…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
July 17, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Farms Announced for ASAP's 2023 Farm Tour + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   JULY 2023    |    asapconnections.orgFarms Announced for ASAP's 2023 Farm Tour   24 farms (at 22 locations) will participate in ASAP's 2023 Farm Tour on Sept. 23-24, 12-5 p.m.! These farms, including nine new to the to…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
July 14, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Peach salsa, peach popsicles + peach pizza

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - July 14, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Peaches have made their long awaited return to farmers markets! You can find this summer favorite from Creasman Farms (Asheville City and Black Mount…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
July 7, 2023 at 6:45 PM

Blackberries and tomatoes at farmers markets

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - July 7, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   While fireworks lit up the sky with vibrant hues this weekend, vendors arrived with colorful displays of another kind to farmers markets! This week, l…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 4:39 PM

Find a rainbow of potatoes at farmers markets this week

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - June 30, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   You can find a rainbow of new potato varieties at farmers tailgate markets this week! While it’s not hard to find a way to enjoy the root vegetable, …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
June 23, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Blueberry frozen yogurt, pickled blueberry salad + more

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - June 23, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Summer has officially arrived, and the new season has brought an abundance of exciting new produce! Blueberries made their return to markets this wee…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
June 19, 2023 at 7:20 PM

Vote for ASAP & Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables, Good Fields, Buxton Hall Give Back Night + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   JUNE 2023    |    asapconnections.orgVote for ASAP + Support Double SNAP for Fruits & Vegetables   ASAP is a finalist for a $10,000 Asheville Chamber of Commerce 125th Anniversary grant. Your vote can help us win…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
June 16, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Zucchini galette & zucchini hummus

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - June 16, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Father’s Day is Sunday, and what’s a better way to celebrate than by cooking up some fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers markets! We’re finall…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
June 9, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Cucumber kimchi, salsa + gazpacho

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - June 9, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Nothing is quite as refreshing as biting into a fresh cucumber on a warm day! While cucumbers are often enjoyed raw or in a salad, this veggie is a li…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
June 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Garlic scapes, summer squash, and cherries at farmers markets

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - June 2, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Summer is right around the corner, and as temperatures rise, we’re seeing more and more warm weather produce at markets! This week, look for garlic s…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
May 26, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Snap peas, snow peas, and English peas, oh my!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 24, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Sugar snap peas, a spring favorite of many, have returned to markets! Loved for their crunchy texture and sweet flavor, this legume can be incorporat…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
May 22, 2023 at 7:45 PM

Farm Tour Passes on Sale, How to Find U-Pick + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   MAY 2023    |    asapconnections.orgPasses Are On Sale for ASAP's Farm Tour!   ASAP’s Farm Tour will return Sept. 23-24, 2023 and passes are on sale now! Experience the sights, tastes, and stories of farm life through …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Spring alliums and summer plant starts

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 19, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Spring produce is continuing to arrive at farmers tailgate markets, and this week we’re beginning to see more of our favorite alliums, including spri…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
May 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Mother's Day treats at farmers markets

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 12, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and farmers markets are full of surprises for the mother figures in your life! From flowers, to sweet treats, to ingredi…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
May 5, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Spring allergy relief at farmers markets

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 5, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Now that we’re in the thick of allergy season, it may feel like nothing will effectively relieve our symptoms! Local farmers tailgate markets offer so…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Strawberry crepes, chicken, syrup, and more!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - April 28, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Our favorite spring fruit (strawberries!) made its grand return to farmers tailgate markets last week, and we’ll see an even bigger bounty of this …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
April 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM

2023 Local Food Guide, ASAP's Annual Report + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   APRIL 2023    |    asapconnections.orgGet the 2023 Local Food Guide!   The 2023 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 h…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
April 21, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Beet pizza and other farmers market recipes

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - April 21, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   While we eagerly await some of our favorite spring produce at farmers markets (look out for ramps, strawberries, and more within the coming weeks!)…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Spring flowers at farmers markets

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - April 7, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Fresh cut, local flowers are beginning to return to markets, signaling the arrival of spring with their array of beautiful colors! You can find tuli…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Spring farmers market openings and time changes

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - March 31, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Farmers tailgate markets are getting ready for a new season with a few shifts in operating hours coming up over the next few weeks. Below is a rund…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
March 24, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Immune-boosting market ingredients for early spring

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - March 24, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Despite the beginning of spring, we still experienced some chilly (even below freezing) temps this week! Thankfully a warmer climate seems to be on …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Farmers markets open for the season, Appalachian Grown Producer Report + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   MARCH 2023    |    asapconnections.orgFarmers Markets Open for Spring   Farmers tailgate markets are readying tents for the new season, with many openings scheduled in April and May. There are close to 100 markets thro…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
March 17, 2023 at 4:36 PM

Turnip green pesto pizza & pickled turnips

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - March 10, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Despite some colder temperatures this week, spring officially begins next week! We’ve been seeing little signs of the changing seasons, from bloomin…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Savor the end of winter with carrots, ginger, kohlrabi, and radicchio

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - March 10, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   After a taste of warmer weather, you may feel somewhat discouraged about the chillier temperatures coming up this week. Embrace the end of the season…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
March 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Romanesco—roasted, in pasta, and in quiche

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - March 3, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Not familiar with Romanesco? No worries! Known for its vibrant green hue and unique, naturally occuring spiral pattern, this vegetable has a slightly …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
February 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Fennel salad & pork-fennel burgers

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - February 24, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   While some may consider fennel an acquired taste, the unique flavor and versatile nature of the vegetable gives it a variety of different uses whe…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
February 17, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Mushroom recipes for lion's mane tacos & Vietnamese salad with oyster mushrooms

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - February 17, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Mushrooms are a year-round staple at most farmers markets. If you find yourself growing tired of winter greens and root crops this time of y…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 8:00 PM

CSA Month, new pilot for Farm Fresh Prescription Program + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   FEBRUARY 2023    |    asapconnections.orgFind Your Farm Share During CSA Month    Now is the time to sign up for a CSA (or Community Supported Agriculture) program! To celebrate this prelude to the new season, ASAP is …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
February 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Colorful veggies for Valentine's Day meals

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - February 10, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   While locally grown cut flowers for a Valentine’s Day gift may be hard to come by at farmers tailgate markets this time of year, there are p…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
February 3, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Super Bowl ideas for lamb sliders, ropa vieja & pork lettuce wraps

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - February 3, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Whether you’re hosting a Super Bowl get together, or are just looking for new ways to entertain guests this time of year, winter farmers mark…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
January 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM

winter greens: mustard green pesto + cabbage pancakes

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - January 27, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   With a month of the winter season already behind us, farmers tailgate markets have an abundance of leafy greens! Look for all your favorite w…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
January 23, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Business of Farming Conference Feb. 11, Growing Minds Farm to School Mini-Grants + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   JANUARY 2023    |    asapconnections.orgNetwork at the Business of Farming Conference!   ASAP's Business of Farming Conference (coming up on Feb. 11 in Asheville) offers so many opportunities to network across the lo…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
January 20, 2023 at 5:30 PM

root veggie soup + salad

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - January 20, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Despite some snow last weekend and colder temperatures, produce vendors still have plenty to offer at farmers markets! Look out for a variety…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
January 13, 2023 at 6:31 PM

bok choy stir fry + winter squash salad

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - January 13, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Despite fewer markets and colder temperatures, produce vendors still have lots of vegetable variety each week! We’re seeing plenty of hardy, w…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
January 6, 2023 at 5:33 PM

Winter markets in Buncombe & around the region

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - January 6, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   We’ll have three weekly farmers tailgate market options in Buncombe County this January! Make sure to visit the winter market versions of Ashev…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
December 16, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Last chance for farmers market shopping in 2022!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - December 16, 2022  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Make sure to get any local ingredient shopping for holiday meals done this week, as farmers tailgate markets will be taking a break Dec. 22 t…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 9:46 PM

Happy holidays from ASAP staff, gift ideas for farmers and local food lovers + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   DECEMBER 2022    |    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 9, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Host gifts and holiday snacking + featured chef recipes

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - December 9, 2022  Fresh at Farmers Markets   As we fully step into the holiday season, you might be planning for visiting family and friends! Whether you’re the one hosting, or attending …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
December 2, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Holiday market gifts & decor + preview workshops for ASAP's Business of Farming Conference

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - December 2, 2022  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Now that Thanksgiving is over, farmers tailgate markets have begun to kick off their holiday markets! Make sure to double check your market’s …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
November 25, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Breakfast hash and leftovers salad + Christmas trees

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 25, 2022  Fresh at Farmers Markets   With an abundance of Thanksgiving leftovers, cooking might be the last thing on your mind, but don’t forget to visit farmers markets this wee…