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Agriculture's Economic Impact

Jul 31, 2024 09:12AM ● By Randee Brown

2024's snapshot of the agricultural industry's impact on WNC.

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Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project Announces 2024 Farm Tour Partners

Jul 15, 2024 04:59PM ● By WNC Business

Twenty-one farms will participate in ASAP’s Farm Tour on September 21 and 22.

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Crafting hard cider adds to local apple orchard’s family experiences

May 25, 2024 10:03AM ● By Randee Brown

In addition to its U-Pick apple orchard, Jeter Mountain Farm crafts its own hard cider while presenting a variety of ways families can enjoy spending a day at the orchard.

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New initiative supports ag businesses

May 06, 2024 08:17AM ● By WNC Business

NCDA & CS introduced the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program which offers grants to support agricultural businesses across the state.

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NC Agriculture Manufacturing and Processing Initiative accepting applications

Mar 25, 2024 09:49AM ● By WNC Business

NCDA&CS announces a new grant opportunity for value-added processing of agricultural commodities.

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ASAP encourages support for local agriculture

Feb 13, 2024 06:12PM ● By WNC Business

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project asks community members to join a CSA during CSA Month: February 15 to March 15.

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ASAP’s Growing Minds publishes new farm-to-school curriculum

Jan 21, 2024 02:37PM ● By WNC Business

“I Tried Local…” offers lesson plans and other resources for early care and elementary educators

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ASAP’s 2024 Business of Farming Conference will take place Feb. 24

Jan 08, 2024 10:04AM ● By Randee Brown

Registration is open now for the annual event for professional and aspiring farmers.

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NC Double SNAP Network to expand farmers market SNAP incentives

Dec 18, 2023 07:49PM ● By WNC Business

ASAP, Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, and MountainWise have formed the network to sustain and expand SNAP incentives, increasing access to fresh, local food across the region.

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Golden LEAF Foundation announces NC Ag Leads

Nov 14, 2023 08:13AM ● By WNC Business

NC Ag Leads is a strategic planning initiative to strengthen North Carolina’s position as a leader for agriculture and agribusiness.

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