The growing season has arrived in Western North Carolina and the Southern Appalachians! That means it’s time to discover farms to visit, weekly farmers tailgate markets, new restaurants, and more opportunities to savor the season and celebrate the farms that surround us. The latest edition of ASAP’s Local Food Guide, the essential resource for finding Appalachian Grown™ food and farms, hits newsstands this week.
“Whether you are looking for a farmers market near you or a restaurant that celebrates the bounty of our region, ASAP’s Local Food Guide is the best way to find it,” says Molly Nicholie, ASAP’s Local Food Campaign Director. “In the guide, you can find hundreds of ways to connect with and support local family farms, including u-pick, CSAs, farmers tailgate markets, restaurants, grocers, farm stands, artisan foods, and lodging.”
ASAP reconnects with Appalachian Grown farms and partners each year, so the Local Food Guide offers the most accurate, up-to-date information for consumers. The guide also features photos and articles that tell the story of the food and farms that make this region unique. ASAP’s online Local Food Guide, a companion to the printed guide available at appalachiangrown.org, is searchable by specific products or locations.
The Local Food Guide is available for free and distributed across Western North Carolina and to partners in the Appalachian Grown region. A full list of distribution points can be found at asapconnections.org. The guide can always be picked up at ASAP’s office, at 306 West Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801.
The 2019 Local Food Guide is made possible with support from Buncombe County Strategic Partnership fund, The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Biltmore, and Asheville Area Airport.
ABOUT ASAP (APPALACHIAN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROJECT)
ASAP’s mission is to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food. To learn more about ASAP’s work in the region, visit asapconnections.org, or call (828) 236-1282.
