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Their Seeds Sow True
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| By Renee Fortner | Sow True Seed is a small seed company based in downtown Asheville, NC. Founded in 2008 by gardener and activist, Carol Koury, Sow True’s mission is to support a sustainable food system by offering open-pollinated, …
Farming the Toe River Valley: Dancing Ducks, Gold Finches and Wooly Llamas
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| By Sue Wasserman | When it comes to taking on new roles, Christina Johnson is an expert. After all, she studied at New York’s prestigious American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Although she’s playing alongside an eclectic cast of characters, …
Posted in April 2016
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Time to Get Growing
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| By Franny Tacy of Franny’s Farm | It’s time to get growing! I bet you big money that as your plants grow, you will too. The benefits of gardening are scientifically proven. The awareness, responsibility, thought, love, and ongoing …
Strong Women, Healthy Farms: Female farmers at the forefront of ASAP’s Farm Tour
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Women have been integral to western North Carolina’s farming community for centuries. Working as farmers, entrepreneurs, artisans, and cultivators of all kinds, the region’s female farmers continue to be a driving force behind sustainable agriculture.
Posted in April 2016
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How Their Gardens Grow
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By Maggie Cramer Three local women farmers share their stories and sneak peeks at their Farm Tour offerings If variety is the spice of life, ASAP’s forthcoming Farm Tour is sure to make yours downright zesty – …
From Baling to Budgeting: Explore The Business Side Of Local Food And Farming
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By Maggie Cramer of ASAP Close your eyes and conjure up an image of a farmer hard at work. What do you see? Someone out amongst the crops or cows or chickens—plowing, planting, harvesting, feeding, milking, getting their …
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Off To Market: WNC Farmers’ Markets
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By Maggie Cramer of ASAP Finding a place or places to sell their products is a key aspect of any farmer’s business. Fortunately, because you demand local food, farmers can now sell year-round at winter farmers markets. Check …
Behind The Scenes Of WNC’s National Farm to School Movement
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By Maggie Cramer In September, WNC’s students chowed down on cool, crisp cucumbers in their cafeterias. But not just any cucumbers: fresh local, Appalachian Grown™ cukes. This month—National Farm to School Month—the focus is on crunchy, colorful cabbage …
Strong Women, Strong Farms
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Three WNC women farmers share how they farm sustainably, for the health of their land, self, business, and communities By Maggie Cramer of ASAP Western North Carolina is home to a thriving local food scene like no …