ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) Farm Tour takes place on Saturday and Sunday, September 20-21, from 12-5pm on both days. ASAP’s annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours, demonstrations, and tastings. The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of working farms in Western North Carolina, including vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, fiber, and more. This is a family event and a great outing for visitors of all ages, abilities, and interests. Farm Tour Pass is good for all passengers in a single vehicle at all farms on both days. Purchase tickets before Sept.19 for $35 or on Sept 20-21 (pending availability) for $45. Passes are only available online at: https://asapconnections.org/find-local-food/asaps-farm-tour/ Polk County tours include: Caitlyn Farms, Overmountain Vineyards, Looking Glass Creamery, TK Family Farm, and Melvin Hill Meats. A selection of farms in nearby counties are included in the ticket price, see website for list:...
Free event. Join Conserving Carolina for an interpretive nature walk to look for mushrooms with Todd Elliott. Advance reservations are required. Please RSVP at:...
ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) Farm Tour takes place on Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22, from 12-5pm on both days. ASAP’s annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours, demonstrations, and tastings. The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of working farms in Western North Carolina, including vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, fiber, and more. This is a family event and a great outing for visitors of all ages, abilities, and interests. Farm Tour Pass is good for all passengers in a single vehicle at all farms on both days. Purchase tickets before Sept. 21 for $35 or on Sept 21-22 (pending availability) for $45. Passes are only available online at: https://asapconnections.org/find-local-food/asaps-farm-tour/ Polk County tours include: San Felipe Farm, Caitlyn Farms, Overmountain Vineyards, Looking Glass Creamery, and TK Family Farm. A selection of farms in nearby counties are included in the ticket price, see website for list:...
VIDEO: Looking Glass CreameryCheck out this great segment from North Carolina Weekend on our own Looking Glass Creamery – making amazing cheese, ice cream and cider on their farm here in the Green Creek area outside of Columbus, North Carolina. This aired on May 12, 2022. Just FYI, they have since closed the Fairview cheese shop mentioned in the video and have made their farm location (the focus of most of the video) here in our area their site for all production, tasting and events. Learn more about the creamery here and plan your visit! Watch the video below or view the video on the PBS...
