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Asheville City Market Recognized by USDA 1 Jul 2010 | 04:57 am
This past Saturday, June 26, was a big day for ASAP. In addition to it being the first day of our annual Family Farm Tour, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Edward Avalos stop...
Food Safety Legislative Update 16 Mar 2010 | 06:08 am
As most of you are probably aware, Congress is currently considering food safety legislation. These efforts to improve food safety follow several well-publicized food-borne disease outbreaks in recent...
The Blog Will Be Back Soon 12 Mar 2010 | 07:01 am
We took a break from the blog over the winter but, in time for the growing season, we'll be back. If you have ideas about the kind of posts you'd like to see, or if you just want to let us know you re...
Happy Holidays from ASAP 23 Dec 2009 | 08:27 am
We look forward to 2010 with anticipation--and gratitude. Thank you to everyone who supports local food and farmers, and happy holidays. Please enjoy these photos of the farmers we work to support, br...
How Teachers Can Promote Farm to School This Winter Season 17 Dec 2009 | 04:01 am
How great would it be to explore a greenhouse where plump tomatoes grow in the dead of winter? Or milk a goat and sample fresh goat cheese? Teachers can give their students these experiences-and more-...
In Our Own Words: Why ASAP's Work is Important 10 Dec 2009 | 04:09 am
Usually, we put the spotlight on farmers and the people we serve. But no one knows more about ASAP than our own staff, so as the year draws to an end, we want to tell you why we're proud of what we do...
I Read a Great Book on Farming 1 Dec 2009 | 10:26 am
Last week I had the pleasure of reading The Organic Farmer's Business Handbook by Richard Wiswall. This is a great farm planning book. It does most of what I do in my farm business planning meetings, ...
Sorghum: A Historic, Southern Sweetener 24 Nov 2009 | 09:56 am
In the early 1900s, 20 million gallons of sweet sorghum syrup were produced annually in the US, around the country. Today, many people consider sorghum a uniquely Southern food. While Western North Ca...
Squash Soup Survey 10 Nov 2009 | 09:55 am
In response to our call for fall recipes, we got several soup suggestions. So now we invite you to weigh and tell us which is best. Curried Pumpkin Apple Soup From Cathy Cleary of West End Bakery 4-...
Favorite Local Foods of 2009 Nominated 5 Nov 2009 | 06:20 am
This week, you’re the bloggers. We asked what your favorite local foods of 2009 were and here are the answers. Many of you talk about who grows your food and where it comes from--you’re making just th...