ASAP Connections

As May turns the corner to June and we finally get some rain to break the drought–a little too much, though–produce abundance is ramping up. Some of the first basil has been spotted along with short-season cherries and garlic scapes. Not too much longer we’ll have summer squash and zucchini growing out our ears! Plus,

It’s no secret that Asheville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountain region draws visitors from all over. Travelers flock for the sweeping mountain views, vibrant food culture, and the opportunity to slow down and experience the landscape in a deeper way. Visiting farms, whether from out of town or in one’s own backyard, has become one of the most meaningful ways to take in ...

Beets might not be a favorite for everyone, but they sure taste like something ancient rising from the earth. The first beets were actually sea beets growing along the coastal regions of the Mediterranean. Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans first cultivated the sea beet for its leafy greens–think something like Swiss chard.

Nowadays, table beets come in many colors and v...

Ellie Goldstein is a farmer and co-owner of Smallholding Farm in Morganton, NC and Main Season Market and Brewery in Marion, NC. In 2020, Ellie was working in residential treatment and pursuing a masters in counseling. D...

By Analisa Sorrells Archer, EdNC.org
This article is excerpted from the original. Find the full text at ednc.org/schools-want-to-serve-more-local-food-in-cafeterias-but-challenges-remain

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