Lisa Fields is a volunteer with Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. The nonprofit helps link farmers to markets and supporters and strives to build healthy communities through connections to local food.
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Thinking green: All hands on deck
Joe Franco is a senior at UNC Asheville, majoring in international studies with minors in political science and environmental studies.
ASAP’s 2023 Local Food Guide is out now
Press release from the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: The 2023 Local Food Guide, ASAP’s annual free publication for finding local food and farms, hits newsstands this week. This definitive resource lists hundreds of Appalachian Grown certified farms, farmers markets, restaurants, groceries, travel destinations, and more throughout Western North Carolina and surrounding counties in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, […]
Thinking green: Keep food out of the landfills
Marisha MacMorran first joined Food Connection in 2015 as a food donor partner. Today, she serves as the organization’s executive director.
Shop fresh and local in Henderson County: A 2023 farmers market guide
Press release from City of Hendersonville: The weather is warming, summer is just around the corner and that means in the next few weeks farmers markets will start popping up around Henderson County. Why shop at the farmers market? There is simply no better place to find fresh, local food than at a producer-only market where […]
From Asheville Watchdog: In Asheville, options for treating mental illness are limited
Untreated mental illness is the nexus of many of the problems contributing to a perception that downtown Asheville has become less safe.
Shared garden feeds the need to help
Black Mountain’s community garden feeds its neighbors, figuratively and literally.
What’s new in food: Hiking for Hunger heads west
Couple prepares to conquer the Pacific Crest Trail to raise money for MANNA FoodBank. Plus, farmers markets open for the season; Pop Bubble Tea highlights Asian culture; and more.
Green in brief: Asheville unveils draft Municipal Climate Action Plan
Nearly a year after its original timeline, Asheville’s government is preparing to ratify a Municipal Climate Action Plan. The city’s Sustainability Advisory Committee on Energy and the Environment unanimously recommended adoption of the plan Feb. 21. City Council is expected to approve it at its meeting Tuesday, March 28. As previously reported by Xpress, the […]
OPINION: Theatre and song benefit for Aston Park defendants on March 18
By Cheryl T. Orengo: A THEATRE AND SONG BENEFIT FOR THE ASTON PARK DEFENDANTS WHAT: JOIN US FOR JUSTICE Fee – Donation FEATURING: Playback Theatre Sahara Peace Choir Kim Hughes, soloist Sarah N. and Pip F. two of the Aston Park defendants, will speak about what it means to have community support and they will speak about recent, […]
Mental health respite offers place to recharge
It provides a safe, homelike environment where individuals can slow down and recharge — ideally tempering their current mental health struggles into a more manageable state.
What’s new in food: Dobrá brings Eastern tea to East Asheville
Dobrá Tea celebrates its latest location. Also: Blue Dream Curry House transitions to takeout-only model; High Climate Tea Co. hosts cacao and dance event; and more!
What’s new in food: Charcuterie and wine come to the S&W Market
Gourmand owners Katie Grabach and Peyton Barrell want to bring Paris’ popular cave à manger dining experience to Asheville’s historic S&W Market. Also, a new owner joins All Souls Pizza; Asheville Beauty Academy’s The Parlor serves late night tacos; and more!
Whose space is public space?
“The people we exclude from public spaces, and the things we refer to as worthless, say a lot about what we value as a community.”
Green in brief: Duke Energy completes Hot Springs microgrid
The microgrid includes 2 megawatts of solar panel capacity and 4.4 MW of battery storage. Those resources are enough to power the entire town for an extended period if its connection to the main grid is disrupted.
Jump start your recreation project: apply now for Buncombe County Community Recreation Grants
Press release from Buncombe County Government: Do you have a community recreation project that needs a financial jump-start? The application period is open now for Buncombe County Community Recreation Grants for projects taking place from July 2023-June 2024. Apply now through March 31. The grants are part of other countywide initiatives that help make Buncombe […]
What’s new in food: Unique ways to celebrate (or lament) Valentine’s Day
The way to someone’s heart is through their stomach — or so the saying goes. Whether you are looking to celebrate with your pals, by cursing your luck in love or (gasp!) by going on a romantic date, you will find several options below to whet your appetite.
New meal prep program targets community health
“I wanted to address food insecurity with those who had Type 2 diabetes or hypertension and do something similar to Hello Fresh or Blue Apron, but with food pantry food,” Simuel says.
Groups work to strengthen and reimagine local food systems
“We must address classist and racist systems and structures through policy change, food sovereignty and food justice.”
Family shelter lands at church instead of vacant school
Although Asheville has numerous shelters for the homeless population, its organizers say this particular shelter fills gaps in the city’s current system. “The focus is on intact families,” explains shelter worker Gene Ettison.
From Asheville Watchdog: City Council, mayor and staff hold closed-door meetings, sowing distrust
For at least five years, Asheville City Council members have debated and grappled with some of the most pressing issues facing Asheville in regularly scheduled private meetings with city staff — meetings that are outside of public view.