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From Market Booth to Brick-and-Mortar: Hendersonville Farmers Market Serves as a Business Launchpad

May 19, 2025 02:18PM ● By Emma Castleberry

The Hendersonville Farmers Market plays a vital role in fostering economic opportunities and scaling small businesses, helping local makers thrive in the community.

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New Report: Impact of Hurricane Helene on Small Farms and Local Food Economies

May 07, 2025 04:02PM ● By WNC Business

ASAP’s Local Food Research Center finds significant implications for small farm viability.

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AgSouth Announces Retirement of President and CEO Vance Dalton, Seeks Applications for New CEO

Apr 16, 2025 03:46PM ● By Emma Castleberry

The AgSouth Board of Directors is actively seeking Dalton’s successor and is working with Farm Credit Consulting Services to manage the CEO selection process.

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Ribbon Cutting for New Automated Greenhouse at Blue Ridge Community College

Apr 07, 2025 03:46PM ● By WNC Business

The greenhouse will serve as a resource for enhancing the regional workforce and supporting economic growth in agriculture and related industries.

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Appalachian Farmers Navigate Recovery and Adapt for the Future

Feb 12, 2025 08:07AM ● By Emma Castleberry

ASAP mobilizes resources, aiding the region's farmers in navigating federal aid and forging new market connections amidst ongoing climate challenges.

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Register for the ASAP Business of Farming Conference on Feb 22

Jan 20, 2025 09:59AM ● By WNC Business

Registration costs increases after Feb. 1 for this annual event for professional and aspiring farmers.

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Inviting Visitors Transitions a Culinary Farm to a Thriving Agritourism Business

Aug 24, 2024 10:03AM ● By Randee Brown

Farms embracing agritourism may create lucrative avenues for their business.

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WNC’s Christmas Tree Industry Notoriety Helps Balance Inflation Costs

Aug 21, 2024 09:45AM ● By Randee Brown

The popularity of NC Christmas trees is growing, helping to overcome cost challenges for the sector.

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Genetics Research Aims to Relieve Pest Pressures From WNC’s Largest Cash Crop

Aug 17, 2024 10:34AM ● By Randee Brown

Preserving North Carolina's Christmas tree industry may depend on genetics research.

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Relationships are the Backbone of Local Farm Businesses

Aug 15, 2024 11:11AM ● By Randee Brown

WNC farming businesses are often small operations depending on relationships in the community.

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