Upcoming Events

WNC Fermenting Festival
Nov
2

WNC Fermenting Festival

Fermenti presents the 9th Annual WNC Fermentation Festival on Sunday, November 2nd, from 11am–5pm at Olivette Farm in Alexander, NC. This free, family-friendly celebration brings together local and regional fermenters, farmers, artists, and food lovers to “ferment it all.” Guests can enjoy live demonstrations, taste probiotic-rich foods and drinks, explore farm tours, shop local vendors, and enjoy live music from Our Friends Band. Proceeds benefit the Beacon of Hope Food Bank, supporting food security across WNC.

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CFSA Sustainable Agriculture Conference
Nov
14
to Nov 16

CFSA Sustainable Agriculture Conference

Now in its 40th year, CFSA’s Sustainable Agriculture Conference is a weekend of learning and community focused on advancing local, sustainable, and organic agriculture in the Carolinas.

This year’s conference, to be held November 14th-16th in Columbia, South Carolina, will feature practical breakout sessions, networking and discussion groups, an expansive trade show, locally sourced meals, and on-farm intensive workshops at farms across the Midlands.

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Wild-Simulated Native Understory Herbs
Oct
19

Wild-Simulated Native Understory Herbs

Join Ben Kitchen to see a successful, sustainably-managed forest farm in a rich cove forest in Cherokee County. With decades of experience growing wild-simulated native herbs, Ben will share his techniques and wisdom as we wind through diverse multi-aged understory plantings. Seeds and planting stock may be available for purchase.

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