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  [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…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Thanksgiving sides ideas + Get in the Guide!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 18, 2022  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Still trying to figure out what to cook friends and family for Thanksgiving this year? Try putting a spin on ordinary Thanksgiving sides with …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Registration open for Business of Farming Conference, make a plan for Giving Tuesday + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   NOVEMBER 2022    |    asapconnections.orgRegistration Is Open for the Business of Farming Conference   Registration is open for ASAP's 2023 Business of Farming Conference, taking place Saturday, Feb. 11, at the A-B …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
November 11, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Fresh turmeric + Meet Your Farmer video series

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 11, 2022  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Turmeric has long been used in cooking for its many health benefits, unique flavor, and rich color. If you’re not used to cooking with fresh t…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Carrot pudding & persimmon crumble + registration open for Business of Farming Conference

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 4, 2022  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Now that Halloween is behind us, it’s time to start planning some holiday recipes! Try mixing up your Thanksgiving and Christmas desserts this …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Farmers market kimchi + holiday market schedule changes

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 28, 2022  Fresh at Farmers Markets   This weekend is your last chance to find a local jack-o-lantern or other decorative squash for Halloween! Farmers tailgate markets have plenty …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Join us for An Appalachian Grown Harvest on Nov. 11, Save the Date for the Business of Farming Conference on Feb. 11 + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   OCTOBER 2022    |    asapconnections.orgA Few Tickets Left for An Appalachian Grown Harvest   Join us for a one-of-a-kind meal prepared by some of the area's best chefs, all sourced from local farms! There are only a …
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
October 21, 2022 at 4:30 PM

First frost recipes + Double SNAP survey

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 21, 2022  Fresh at Farmers Markets   With temperatures dipping into the thirties this week, it’s time to fully embrace the bounty of hardy, fall produce at farmers markets! While b…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 4:04 PM

Fall apple recipes + final Farm Fresh for Health Symposium on Oct. 20 at Winding Stair Farm

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 14, 2022  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Apple season is at its peak in Western North Carolina, and farmers markets are overflowing with a wide variety of the fruit to choose from! Whe…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
October 7, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Sweet potatoes + An Appalachian Grown Harvest dinner on Nov. 11

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 7, 2022  Fresh at Farmers Markets   While sweet potatoes are typically available year round, we’re starting to see more vendors bring the root crop to markets as we make our way in…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 6:36 PM

Pumpkins + pre-order a local turkey for the holidays

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 1, 2022  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Note that some markets this weekend have canceled due to weather, including East Asheville Tailgate Market today and Southside Community Farmers…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Scenes from the Farm Tour, An Appalachian Grown Harvest on Nov. 11, finding a local turkey + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   SEPTEMBER 2022    |    asapconnections.orgFarm Tour Photo Contest Winners!   Thank you to all the farms, volunteers, staff, and everyone who came out to participate in the 2022 Farm Tour! We had a fantastic time and we…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
September 23, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Market rice bowl + Farm Tour photo contest reminder

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - September 23, 2022  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Locally grown rice from Lee’s One Fortune Farm has arrived at markets this week! While rice is not commonly grown in Southern Appalachia, and…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
September 16, 2022 at 6:16 PM

Preserving summer + Farm Tour this weekend!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - September 16, 2022  Fresh at Farmers Markets   The arrival of earlier sunsets, cooler mornings, and early fall produce at farmers markets all signify the official beginning of fall this com…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
September 9, 2022 at 6:34 PM

Pears & ginger + celebrate farmers this Sunday at HarvestFest

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - September 9, 2022  Fresh at Farmers Markets   It’s officially pear season in North Carolina! Asian pears were in abundance at farmers markets this week, so be sure to grab some while they’r…
  [ASAP] Sarah Hart · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Simple salads and grilling ingredients for Labor Day + Save the Date for NC Crunch

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - September 2, 2022  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Labor Day is coming up, and one of the best ways to relax during the long weekend is to grab everything you need at the farmers market to make …