Appalachian
Sustainable Agriculture
Project
306 West Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
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Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project is
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Local Food Institute 2010
Build Your Local Food Economy October 13 & 14 in Asheville, NC
The 2010 event has passed. Find a photo album from the event, and learn about participants as well as what area farms are up to, here.
The Program:
This two-day program is designed to share information about and strategies behind ASAP’s innovative approach to creating environments where local food economies thrive.
On Day One:Learn proven steps from ASAP and other community leaders and organizers through guided instruction, panel discussions, and networking. On Day Two: Visit local farms and businesses that illustrate how entrepreneurs are successfully accessing local markets.
What You’ll Do:
- Learn from ASAP and other leading innovators through structured instruction.
- Examine specific aspects of the local food market and learn about initiatives that have helped farmers and local food entrepreneurs experience success.
- Interact with farmers, economic development specialists, farmers market planners, and community organizers.
- Apply what you have learned to your own work and area.
What You’ll Take Home:
- A solid understanding of and talking points on the benefits of developing your local food economy.
- Knowledge of the key resources, community assets, and partners needed in order to undertake local food initiatives.
- Resources to use in your community.
- Models for successful entrepreneurship.
Find a PDF of the tentative agenda here. For speaker bios, click here.
Cost and Registration:
The program runs from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on October 13th and 14th, and ASAP provides lunch both days. The cost of attendance is $300.
Registration is currently closed.
Directions and Accommodations:
This year's Local Food Institute will take place in and around Asheville. Day one will be held downtown at Jubilee! Community. A central meeting location at the start of day two will be announced shortly. For a map of event locations, as well as nearby hotels and restaurants, click here.
Here are several bed and breakfasts in Buncombe County that serve up local food:
You can find additional options in the Bed and Breakfasts and Farm Lodging sections of ASAP's Local Food Guide. Note: The above B&Bs are in Buncombe County and are of various distances from Asheville. Be sure to phone them before booking to determine your driving time to the Institute.
You can also search area accommodations on the Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau's website. Their "Personal Room Finder" allows you to search by location, amenities, and special deals.
This project received funding from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission.
Looking for the weekly Fresh at Farmers Markets update? Find it at FromHere.org, ASAP's new community website, along with other news, photos, local food and farm events, and more. While you're there, join the conversation!
Curious about the difference your donation can make? Here are some examples of what ASAP can accomplish with your support:
-$1,000 helps farmers access new markets
-$500 brings a class of school children to a local farm
-$100 funds a cooking demo on how to prepare fresh foods
-$50 trains a farmer in new skills -$25 provides seeds and resources for school gardens
Click here to give your gift to ASAP today. Or, give on behalf of a loved one and tell the recipient about the good work that will be done in his or her name.
