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October 23, 2024 at 8:02 PM

Resources After Hurricane Helene, Farmers Market Toolkit + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   OCTOBER 2024    |    asapconnections.orgAfter Hurricane Helene   On September 27, Hurricane Helene tore through the Southern Appalachian mountains, devastating towns across Western North Carolina, Georgia, South Caroli…

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September 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM

ASAP's Farm Tour this weekend, NC Crunch Oct. 23 + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   SEPTEMBER 2024    |    asapconnections.orgASAP's Farm Tour Is This Weekend, Sept. 21-22   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…

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August 27, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Volunteer for ASAP's Farm Tour, ECE opportunities from Growing Minds + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   AUGUST 2024    |    asapconnections.orgVolunteer for ASAP's Farm Tour!Want 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 volunteers …

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July 31, 2024 at 7:27 PM

Farms for the Farm Tour Announced, Save the Date for Appalachian Grown Harvest + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   JULY 2024    |    asapconnections.orgFarms Announced for the Farm Tour, Sept. 21-22   21 farms will participate in ASAP's 2024 Farm Tour, taking place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21–22, noon to 5 p.m. These farms, incl…

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June 27, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Growing Minds Wraps Up the School Year, Consumer Survey Reminder + More

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   JUNE 2024    |    asapconnections.orgGrowing Minds Wraps Up the School Year   Our Growing Minds team closed out the school year with a final cafeteria taste test on June 7 at Weaverville Primary School. But in additio…

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June 14, 2024 at 5:18 PM

Make peach-blueberry cobbler for Father's Day!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - June 14, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   Just in time for Father’s Day, peaches and blueberries are starting to show up at farmers markets. Whether you are enjoying time with family and …

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June 7, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Preserve cherry season with cherry vinaigrette or syrup

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - June 7, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets Cherries have a blink-and-you-miss-it season in Western North Carolina, but that moment is now! If you don’t eat all the cherries you find at farmer…

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May 31, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Get summer squash at farmers markets now!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 31, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets Zucchini and yellow squash season is only just getting started, but we can’t help but get excited about these as the start to summer produce. The te…

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May 29, 2024 at 7:49 PM

ASAP's Farm Tour Dates, Appalachian Grown Producer Survey Report + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   MAY 2024    |    asapconnections.orgPasses Are On Sale for ASAP's Farm Tour!   ASAP’s Farm Tour will return Sept. 21-22, 2024 and passes are on sale now! Experience the sights, tastes, and stories of farm life through …

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May 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Grill garlic scapes this weekend!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 24, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets Memorial Day marks the unofficial kickoff to summer (even if by the calendar we’re still four weeks out), and for many of us the urge to breakout the gri…

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May 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Sugar snap peas, cucumbers, spring onions, and more at farmers markets

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 17, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   We’re coming into the height of spring produce—and even getting the first glimpse of summer—at farmers markets now. Cucumbers, sugar snap peas, an…

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May 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Flowers, pastries, chocolates, and more for Mother's Day

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 10, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   Mother figures come in so many forms. No matter who you’d like to honor this week (on Mother’s Day or any other day), farmers markets give you plen…

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May 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Combat allergies with nettles!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 3, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   We love warmer weather and everything growing, but spring allergies can make it hard to fully appreciate the season! While it may feel like nothing …

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April 26, 2024 at 7:48 PM

Make strawberry bruschetta or strawberry-rhubarb crisp!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - April 26, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   Strawberries are arguably one of the most exciting parts of spring, and they’ve finally arrived at farmers markets! Their natural, refreshing swe…

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April 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM

How do you shop for food? Plus, a sneak peek of the Local Food Guide + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   APRIL 2024    |    asapconnections.orgSneak Peek: ASAP's 2024 Local Food GuideThe 2024 Local Food Guide, ASAP’s annual free publication for finding local food and farms, will be out next week—but you get an early look …

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April 19, 2024 at 6:06 PM

Get garlicky with ramps, green garlic, and more at farmers markets

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - April 19, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   These sunny skies and 70 degree days finally have it feeling like spring! This season’s markets are full of spring alliums like green garlic, ram…

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April 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Celebrate spring at farmers markets with asparagus

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - April 12, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   Asparagus has arrived at farmers markets for spring! Asparagus packs a lot of nutrition, including Vitamin A, potassium, iron, calcium, and antio…

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April 5, 2024 at 5:18 PM

Signs of spring with arugula and tender mustard greens—plus, wasabi!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - April 5, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   With the arrival of the new season we welcome the return of farmers markets and the dozens of vendors that come with them! Mustard greens and arug…

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March 29, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Markets are opening (or shifting their hours) for spring!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - March 29, 2024 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 ru…

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March 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM

ASAP's Annual Report, spring farmers market openings + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   MARCH 2024    |    asapconnections.orgASAP's 2023 Annual Report   ASAP's 2023 Annual Report looks back on at the past year through the voices of some of the farmers, educators, local food shoppers, and other food syst…

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March 22, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Spring alliums make great farmers market stir fry!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - March 22, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   As spring creeps in, farmers markets will start to have new vegetables that invite shoppers to try something new. Spring alliums—including scalli…

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March 15, 2024 at 7:17 PM

Welcome spring with plant starts, flowers, and fennel at farmers markets!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - March 15, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   Spring officially arrives on Tuesday! Most farmers markets around the region have opening dates starting in April and May, but we’ll have a rundo…

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March 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Make green shakshuka and squash curry with late winter produce

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - March 1, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   Winter produce is still abundant at farmers markets. While we wait for spring fruits and veggies, there’s still time to explore new recipes with w…

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March 1, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Discover kohlrabi and radicchio at winter farmers markets

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - March 1, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   Among the plethora of root crops, squash, and leafy greens you can find at farmers markets during the winter, there’s still some less commonly use…

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February 23, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Cozy up with a veggie-filled shepherd's pie

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - February 23, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   Although Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring, our farmers markets will continue to run on their winter schedules till the end of March…

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February 19, 2024 at 9:14 PM

CSA Month Is Feb. 15 to March 15, Business of Farming Conference Is This Weekend + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   FEBRUARY 2024    |    asapconnections.orgCelebrating CSA Month, Feb. 15 to March 15   Now is the time to sign up for a CSA (or Community Supported Agriculture) program! To celebrate this prelude to the new season, ASA…

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February 16, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Colorful poke bowls with watermelon radishes

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - February 16, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   With the Spring Equinox only a month away, and the tease of warmer weather over the past few weeks, we find ourselves yearning for winter to b…

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February 9, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Find truffles, tulips, chocolate, and more at markets for Valentine's Day!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - February 9, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   Valentine’s Day is one of the few days a year designated to showing your love and appreciation towards your significant other, friends, family, …

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February 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Explore local meat this winter! Make bone broth and pulled pork.

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - February 2, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   With more limited produce at markets, this time of year is a great opportunity to explore the wonderful meat vendors at market! Whether you’re l…

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January 26, 2024 at 9:15 PM

Mushroom po' boys and swiss chard casserole

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - January 26, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   After weekend market closures, freezing temperatures and even some snow last week, we’re all itching to get back to our regularly scheduled farm…

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January 25, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Introducing "I Tried Local..." from Growing Minds, Save the Date for the CSA Fair + more!

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   JANUARY 2024    |    asapconnections.orgGrowing Minds Publishes "I Tried Local..."   Growing Minds has published "I Tried Local..." a Toolkit for Engaging Kids with Local Food and Farms. This resource—intended for earl…

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January 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Saturday markets closed tomorrow due to unsafe temperatures!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - January 19, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   NOTE: Asheville City Market and North Asheville Tailgate Market are canceled for Saturday, Jan. 20, due to unsafe temperatures. Both markets wil…

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January 12, 2024 at 5:45 PM

Warm up with carrot-harissa soup and beet-turnip gratin!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - January 12, 2024 Fresh at Farmers Markets   Just because we’ve officially entered winter, doesn’t mean that local farmers markets have less produce! This time of year, hardy winter produce…

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January 5, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Winter farmers markets in Buncombe County and beyond!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - January 5, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   We’ll have four weekly farmers tailgate market options in Buncombe County this winter! Make sure to visit the winter market versions of Ashevill…

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December 21, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Western North Carolina Double SNAP Network, 2024 Business of Farming Conference workshops + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   DECEMBER 2023    |    asapconnections.orgASAP and Partners Form the WNC Double SNAP Network   Beginning in January, ASAP will partner with Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and MountainWise to expand Double SNAP for Frui…

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December 15, 2023 at 7:16 PM

Last chance for farmers market shopping in 2023!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - December 15, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   If you’re planning on sourcing locally for any holiday meals or end-of-year celebrations, make sure to visit your local farmers tailgate marke…

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December 8, 2023 at 5:37 PM

Assemble a holiday smorgasbord at farmers markets!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - December 8, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   As the official start of winter grows closer and we ease into the holiday season, you’re likely planning to spend some quality time with friend…

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December 1, 2023 at 8:18 PM

Holiday decor + gifts at farmers markets

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - December 1, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Now that Thanksgiving is over, farmers tailgate markets have begun their annual holiday markets! This month, we’re welcoming the arrival of doze…

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November 24, 2023 at 5:58 PM

Bring new life to your leftovers with farmers market veggies

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 24, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   We look forward to tasting a Thanksgiving turkey and holiday sides all year, but often we start to tire of all the leftovers within a few days.…

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November 20, 2023 at 8:32 PM

Double Your Impact on Giving Tuesday, register for the 2024 Business of Farming Conference + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   NOVEMBER 2023    |    asapconnections.orgDouble Your Impact on Giving Tuesday with a Matching Gift   Giving Tuesday is November 28th and we have an opportunity to grow the local food movement on this special day. This …

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November 17, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Thanksgiving vegetable sides ideas

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 17, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Still trying to figure out what to cook friends and family for Thanksgiving this year? Try getting creative with your typical Thanksgiving side…

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November 10, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Alternative Thanksgiving meats at farmers markets

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 3, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Locally raised turkeys are in high demand leading up to Thanksgiving! If you weren’t able to place an order in time for your bird this year, but …

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November 3, 2023 at 4:47 PM

Chestnuts and hazelnuts at farmers markets

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 3, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Markets are growing full of fall and winter produce like turnips, radishes, squash, and winter greens, but did you know that you could also find …

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October 27, 2023 at 8:15 PM

Ideas for fresh ginger tea & ginger cookies

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 19, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   This weekend is your last chance to find a local jack-o-lantern or other decorative squash for Halloween next week! Farmers tailgate markets have …

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October 20, 2023 at 8:01 PM

What to look for at fall farmers markets

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 19, 2023  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 belo…

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October 18, 2023 at 6:45 PM

Save the date for the 2024 Business of Farming Conference, North Carolina Farmers Market Network, celebrating ASAP's volunteers + more

View as Web Page monthly news from ASAP    |   OCTOBER 2023    |    asapconnections.orgA draft of this newsletter was inadvertently sent out yesterday to some of our subscribers. If you received it, we apologize! The unfinished version should be disregarded.  ASAP'…

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October 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Make persimmon salad and bread

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 13, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Persimmons often get lost in the usual bounty of fall produce (apples, pears, and winter squash), but this underrated autumn fruit deserves a litt…

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October 6, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Local rice at farmers markets now!

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - October 6, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   Locally grown rice from Lee’s One Fortune Farm has finally returned to markets! This week, look for sweet sticky and red rice from the Lees, with m…

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September 29, 2023 at 6:16 PM

Fall flavors with apples, pumpkins, sweet potatoes

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - September 29, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   We officially entered fall, and what’s a better way to ring in the new season than with delicious seasonal flavors from our local farmers market…

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September 22, 2023 at 6:45 PM

Pawpaws, muscadines, and scuppernongs at markets

VIEW AS A WEB PAGE ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - September 22, 2023  Fresh at Farmers Markets   If you haven’t tried a pawpaw yet, now is the chance! This lesser known fruit has a taste most similar to tropicals like mangoes and bananas, bu…

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