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TALKING TRASH: Kiera Bulan, left, coordinator for the Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council, leads a small group in wrap-up discussions at the recent Regional Food Waste Summit. Nearly 100 attendees from around WNC converged on Warren Wilson College for the event to share information and ideas about food waste prevention, recovery and recycling,

Road to recovery: WNC addresses food waste with a regional summit

Posted on November 1, 2017October 30, 2017 by Gina Smith

The recent Regional Food Waste Summit at Warren Wilson College provided a forum for Western North Carolina nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions and individuals to hash out the realities of the local food waste conundrum.

NEW TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Polanco opened in mid-September. Chef and owner Ricardo Carrasco, a native of Tampico, Mexico, says he wants to bring his interpretation of Mexican culture and cuisine to Asheville.

Small bites: Polanco opens on North Market Street

Posted on October 17, 2017November 29, 2017 by Thomas Calder

Polanco brings a fresh take on Mexican fare to the former Vincenzo’s space. Also, Warren Wilson College hosts the Regional Food Waste Summit, White Labs Kitchen & Tap opens on South Charlotte Street, chocolate comes to The Collider and Abby Artemisia hosts a workshop on foraging.

GROWING TOGETHER: Asheville Councilman Gordon Smith, pictured in the orchard at the Montford Recreation Complex, sees many opportunities for the city to partner with local individuals and organizations to grow food on public land. “It is my belief that the city staff ought to be establishing and growing these partnerships,” says Smith.

Rewriting Foodtopia: Food Policy Council revisits the Food Action Plan

Posted on October 16, 2017October 18, 2017 by Jonathan Ammons

This month the Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council seeks approval from the city for a revised version of its Food Action Plan.

FOOD FOR ALL: Volunteers with Asheville GreenWorks install a production orchard and community green space in a vacant lot in Hillcrest Apartments. An upcoming workshop on food security and resilience will explore ways the community can be prepared for disasters.

Workshop addresses local food security and disaster resilience

Posted on May 16, 2017May 17, 2017 by Molly Horak

Panel discussions and an educational presentation on Saturday, May 20, will look at disaster resiliency in Buncombe County and how residents can work toward creating a self-sustaining food system.

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