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		1	2	3	4 Food Storage Basics Food Storage Basics Food Storage Basics Food Storage Basics February 4, 2012 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn how to safely package your foods for the future. What types of foods will store long-term, what are the packaging options, the dos and don’ts of mylars and oxygen… Local Food Lunch and Learn Local Food Lunch and Learn February 4, 2012 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Join us at the Brasstown Community Civic Center for a wintertime opportunity to visit, eat some good food, and discuss ways to promote and encourage our local small farms and…	5
6 Local Food Lunch and Learn Mountain BizWorks’ Ag-Biz Foundations – Waynesville Mountain BizWorks’ Ag-Biz Foundations – Waynesville February 6, 2012 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm This course is open to all aspiring and existing business owners. Agriculture-related businesses will receive a special packet of relevant information and gain access to other resources. Learn the business-planning…	7 Mountain BizWorks’ Ag-Biz Foundations – Waynesville Tupelo Honey Cafe’s Trout on Tuesdays Tupelo Honey Cafe’s Trout on Tuesdays February 7, 2012 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm In conjunction with ASAP’s Get Local campaign and Sunburst Trout Farms, Tupelo Honey Cafe’s south Asheville location will celebrate “Trout on Tuesdays” throughout the month of February. The restaurant will…	8	9 Tupelo Honey Cafe’s Trout on Tuesdays Tupelo Honey Cafe’s Trout on Tuesdays North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference February 9, 2012 10:00 am – February 11, 2012 2:00 pm Fish farmers, retailers, researchers and other aquaculture professionals will gather to glean fresh ideas and discuss current trends at the 24th annual North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference, February 9-11, 2012,… Food Storage Basics Food Storage Basics February 9, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Learn how to safely package your foods for the future. What types of foods will store long-term, what are the packaging options, the dos and don’ts of mylars and oxygen…	10 Food Storage Basics North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference February 9, 2012 10:00 am – February 11, 2012 2:00 pm Fish farmers, retailers, researchers and other aquaculture professionals will gather to glean fresh ideas and discuss current trends at the 24th annual North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference, February 9-11, 2012,…	11 North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference February 9, 2012 10:00 am – February 11, 2012 2:00 pm Fish farmers, retailers, researchers and other aquaculture professionals will gather to glean fresh ideas and discuss current trends at the 24th annual North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference, February 9-11, 2012,… Raising Heritage Poultry for Profit Raising Heritage Poultry for Profit February 11, 2012 9:00 am - 4:00 pm A workshop for Small, Sustainable Poultry Farmers who are interested in breeding, growing and selling standard bred poultry. Many people are now raising their own poultry, for personal use or for… Make Your Own Sauerkraut at the Co-op Make Your Own Sauerkraut at the Co-op February 11, 2012 9:30 am - 11:30 am 9:30 am – 11:30 am Make your own Sauerkraut: Making sauerkraut is not only easy, it’s fun! Get creative with this simple way of preserving food that’s been in use… Food Storage Basics Food Storage Basics February 11, 2012 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn how to safely package your foods for the future. What types of foods will store long-term, what are the packaging options, the dos and don’ts of mylars and oxygen… Caring For Your Fruit Trees Caring For Your Fruit Trees February 11, 2012 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 1:00 – 2:30 pm Caring for your Fruit Trees: a 90-minute class on starting from a small tree to producing fruit in the backyard. I’ll cover things like plant nutrition/soil…	12
13	14 Caring For Your Fruit Trees Tupelo Honey Cafe’s Trout on Tuesdays Tupelo Honey Cafe’s Trout on Tuesdays February 14, 2012 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm In conjunction with ASAP’s Get Local campaign and Sunburst Trout Farms, Tupelo Honey Cafe’s south Asheville location will celebrate “Trout on Tuesdays” throughout the month of February. The restaurant will…	15 Tupelo Honey Cafe’s Trout on Tuesdays Mountain BizWorks’ Ag-Biz Foundations – Asheville Mountain BizWorks’ Ag-Biz Foundations – Asheville February 15, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm This course is open to all aspiring and existing business owners. Agriculture-related businesses will receive a special packet of relevant information and gain access to other resources. Learn the business-planning…	16 Mountain BizWorks’ Ag-Biz Foundations – Asheville Mountain BizWorks’ Ag-Biz Foundations – Asheville Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Botanical Dietary Supplements Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Botanical Dietary Supplements February 16, 2012 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This course provides a “how to” guide for implementation of the FDA GMP requirements in the 21 CFR (Code of Federal Regulation) Part 111. These FDA regulations effect ALL companies… Food Storage Basics Food Storage Basics February 16, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm learn how to safely package your foods for the future. What types of foods will store long-term, what are the packaging options, the dos and don’ts of mylars and oxygen…	17 Food Storage Basics Food Storage Basics Food Storage Basics Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Botanical Dietary Supplements Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Botanical Dietary Supplements February 17, 2012 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This course provides a “how to” guide for implementation of the FDA GMP requirements in the 21 CFR (Code of Federal Regulation) Part 111. These FDA regulations effect ALL companies… Madison Family Farms Producer Meeting Madison Family Farms Producer Meeting February 17, 2012 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Join Madison Family Farms for a short meeting to discuss production needs and market opportunities for 2012. We will be discussing our new sales and distribution system for the year… Vegetable and Fruit Packaging Vegetable and Fruit Packaging February 17, 2012 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm The way we package produce-whether its a bunch of carrots at the farmers market or bushel of cabbage for wholesale market-effects your ability to sale. Packaging can extend the shelf…	18 Vegetable and Fruit Packaging Vegetable and Fruit Packaging The Forest Economy: Growing Bioregional Business Niches The Forest Economy: Growing Bioregional Business Niches February 18, 2012 8:30 am - 5:00 pm The Forest Economy: Growing Bioregional Business Niches, is a 1-day class introducing participants to some of the skills necessary to begin finding your own place in this bioregional economic food… Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop February 18, 2012 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Learn more about producing delicious specialty mushrooms in your woodlands! In this workshop, Rodney Webb will offer suggestions for start-up production of shiitake mushrooms. Participants will inoculate their own mushroom…	19 Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop Make Your Life Easier Cooking Class – Start With Pizza Dough! Make Your Life Easier Cooking Class – Start With Pizza Dough! February 19, 2012 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm This class is a fundraiser for the FEAST program. Sunday February 19th 4:00- 6:00pm at the West End Bakery Learn how to make basic pizza dough and then use it to make…
20	21 Make Your Life Easier Cooking Class – Start With Pizza Dough! Make Your Life Easier Cooking Class – Start With Pizza Dough! Make Your Life Easier Cooking Class – Start With Pizza Dough! Make Your Life Easier Cooking Class – Start With Pizza Dough! Friends of Agriculture Breakfast Friends of Agriculture Breakfast February 21, 2012 7:00 am - 8:00 am Come join us for the Buncombe County Friends of Ag Breakfast at the WNC Ag Center’s Virginia Boone Building (1301 Fanning Bridge Road). Enjoy a complimentary country breakfast including local… Extending Your Growing Season with Seasonal High Tunnels Extending Your Growing Season with Seasonal High Tunnels February 21, 2012 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Longer growing seasons, conserving natural resources and providing a greater supply of locally grown food are all advantages for farmers who participate in the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural… Tupelo Honey Cafe’s Trout on Tuesdays Tupelo Honey Cafe’s Trout on Tuesdays February 21, 2012 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm In conjunction with ASAP’s Get Local campaign and Sunburst Trout Farms, Tupelo Honey Cafe’s south Asheville location will celebrate “Trout on Tuesdays” throughout the month of February. The restaurant will… Foot Health for Goats and Sheep Foot Health for Goats and Sheep February 21, 2012 7:30 pm – February 28, 2012 8:30 pm Madison County Extension is hosting two one-hour “Live” via the internet sessions that (parts 1 and 2) will teach beginner and experienced sheep and goat producers the cause of footrot…	22 Foot Health for Goats and Sheep Foot Health for Goats and Sheep Foot Health for Goats and Sheep Foot Health for Goats and Sheep February 21, 2012 7:30 pm – February 28, 2012 8:30 pm Madison County Extension is hosting two one-hour “Live” via the internet sessions that (parts 1 and 2) will teach beginner and experienced sheep and goat producers the cause of footrot… 2nd Annual Sustainable Viticulture Conference 2nd Annual Sustainable Viticulture Conference February 22, 2012 On Wednesday, February 22, 2012, the Sustainable Appalachian Viticulture Institute and Jewel of the Blue Ridge Vineyard, in conjunction with Warren Wilson College in Asheville NC, will host the 2nd…	23 2nd Annual Sustainable Viticulture Conference 2nd Annual Sustainable Viticulture Conference Foot Health for Goats and Sheep Foot Health for Goats and Sheep February 21, 2012 7:30 pm – February 28, 2012 8:30 pm Madison County Extension is hosting two one-hour “Live” via the internet sessions that (parts 1 and 2) will teach beginner and experienced sheep and goat producers the cause of footrot… The Business of Growing Hops for Brewing Beer The Business of Growing Hops for Brewing Beer February 23, 2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Learn business and cultivation strategies for the developing hops industry! Explore issues from economics to integrated pest and disease management and gain insights and resources to further your business idea. This class…	24 The Business of Growing Hops for Brewing Beer The Business of Growing Hops for Brewing Beer Foot Health for Goats and Sheep Foot Health for Goats and Sheep February 21, 2012 7:30 pm – February 28, 2012 8:30 pm Madison County Extension is hosting two one-hour “Live” via the internet sessions that (parts 1 and 2) will teach beginner and experienced sheep and goat producers the cause of footrot… The Business of Growing Hops for Brewing Beer The Business of Growing Hops for Brewing Beer February 24, 2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Learn business and cultivation strategies for the developing hops industry! Explore issues from economics to integrated pest and disease management and gain insights and resources to further your business idea. This class…	25 The Business of Growing Hops for Brewing Beer The Business of Growing Hops for Brewing Beer The Business of Growing Hops for Brewing Beer The Business of Growing Hops for Brewing Beer The Business of Growing Hops for Brewing Beer Foot Health for Goats and Sheep Foot Health for Goats and Sheep February 21, 2012 7:30 pm – February 28, 2012 8:30 pm Madison County Extension is hosting two one-hour “Live” via the internet sessions that (parts 1 and 2) will teach beginner and experienced sheep and goat producers the cause of footrot… ASAP’s Business of Farming Conference (Sold Out) ASAP’s Business of Farming Conference (Sold Out) February 25, 2012 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Are you currently farming or seriously considering farming as a profession? Then join ASAP, local farmers, agriculture professionals, and business and marketing specialists for this day-long conference with 90-minute learning… Long Term Food Storage Long Term Food Storage February 25, 2012 10:00 am - 11:30 am Food Storage Basics: Learn how to safely package your foods for the future. What types of foods will store long-term, what are the packaging options, the dos and don’ts of mylars… Maple Creek Farm Maple Tour Maple Creek Farm Maple Tour February 25, 2012 11:00 am - 4:00 pm It’s that time of year again! Maple Creek Farm will be hosting our fourth annual Maple Tour on Saturday, Feb. 25, and Sunday, Feb. 26, from 11 AM until 4 PM… Promoting Your Farm: Connecting Customers With Your Farm Products & Farm Values Promoting Your Farm: Connecting Customers With Your Farm Products & Farm Values February 25, 2012 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join BRWIA and Kaci Nidiffer of Trosly Farm for a workshop that will help you: • Identify your goals: In addition to increasing awareness of sustainable agriculture, what do you want to…	26 Promoting Your Farm: Connecting Customers With Your Farm Products & Farm Values Promoting Your Farm: Connecting Customers With Your Farm Products & Farm Values Foot Health for Goats and Sheep Foot Health for Goats and Sheep February 21, 2012 7:30 pm – February 28, 2012 8:30 pm Madison County Extension is hosting two one-hour “Live” via the internet sessions that (parts 1 and 2) will teach beginner and experienced sheep and goat producers the cause of footrot… Maple Creek Farm Maple Tour Maple Creek Farm Maple Tour February 26, 2012 11:00 am - 4:00 pm It’s that time of year again! Maple Creek Farm will be hosting our fourth annual Maple Tour on Saturday, Feb. 25, and Sunday, Feb. 26, from 11 AM until 4 PM…
27 Maple Creek Farm Maple Tour Foot Health for Goats and Sheep Foot Health for Goats and Sheep February 21, 2012 7:30 pm – February 28, 2012 8:30 pm Madison County Extension is hosting two one-hour “Live” via the internet sessions that (parts 1 and 2) will teach beginner and experienced sheep and goat producers the cause of footrot…	28 Foot Health for Goats and Sheep Foot Health for Goats and Sheep Foot Health for Goats and Sheep Foot Health for Goats and Sheep February 21, 2012 7:30 pm – February 28, 2012 8:30 pm Madison County Extension is hosting two one-hour “Live” via the internet sessions that (parts 1 and 2) will teach beginner and experienced sheep and goat producers the cause of footrot… Tupelo Honey Cafe’s Trout on Tuesdays Tupelo Honey Cafe’s Trout on Tuesdays February 28, 2012 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm In conjunction with ASAP’s Get Local campaign and Sunburst Trout Farms, Tupelo Honey Cafe’s south Asheville location will celebrate “Trout on Tuesdays” throughout the month of February. The restaurant will…	29 Tupelo Honey Cafe’s Trout on Tuesdays Ginger Production Workshop Ginger Production Workshop February 29, 2012 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a ginger production workshop as part of its Enhancing Sustainability Series on Wednesday, February 29, from 1:00-5:00 pm at…

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February 14, 2012 5:00 pm

Tupelo Honey Cafe’s Trout on Tuesdays

Tupelo Honey Cafe - South
Asheville
February 21, 2012 5:00 pm

Tupelo Honey Cafe’s Trout on Tuesdays

Tupelo Honey Cafe - South
Asheville
February 25, 2012 8:00 am

ASAP's Business of Farming Conference (Sold Out)

Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa
February 28, 2012 5:00 pm

Tupelo Honey Cafe’s Trout on Tuesdays

Tupelo Honey Cafe - South
Asheville
September 22, 2012 1:00 pm

ASAP's Farm Tour

Western North Carolina

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