Wednesday, March 28, 2012

The Grove Arcade Hosts ASAP's CSA Fair

March 29 form 3 PM to 6 PM - Find Your Farmer at ASAP’s CSA Fair at the Grove Arcade. CSA subscribers receive a weekly box of fresh, locally-grown, great-tasting produce or meats throughout the growing season. ASAP’s CSA Fair is an opportunity for community members to meet farmers face-to-face and learn more about their CSA programs and products. This is a free event and open to the public.

The first CSA Fair was held in 2011 with 18 farm exhibitors and drew 400-500 visitors
. The CSA Fair is sponsored by USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program and the Grove Arcade. Attendees can sign up to learn more from farmers, or bring your checkbook if you are ready to subscribe. Groups from workplaces and congregations are encouraged to attend, as many farms will deliver directly to groups if numbers allow.

All participating CSA providers have pick up locations in Asheville. Those slated to participate are:

Aardvark Farm (Burnsville)
Bee Tree Farm (Marshall)
Blue Meadow Farms (Hendersonville)
Cane Creek Asparagus & Company (Fairview)
Cane Creek Valley Farm (Fletcher)
Firefly Farm (Burnsville)
Full Sun Farm (Leicester)
Gaining Ground Farm (Leicester)
Gladheart Farm (Asheville)
Harvest Table Farm (Old Fort)
Hominy Valley Farms (Candler)
Ivy Creek Family Farm (Barnardsville)
Jake’s Farm (Candler)
Long Valley Farm (Marshall)
Paper Crane Farm (Marshall)
Ten Mile Farm (Asheville)
A Way of Life Farm (Bostic)
Whispersholler Farms (Arden)
Wildwood Herbal Farm (Weaverville)
Winter Sun Farms (Candler)

Learn more about the Appalachaian Sustainable Agriculture Project. The
Grove Arcade
One Page Ave, Suite 270 in Asheville, NC

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