
23rd Annual Business of Farming Conference
Daylong professional conference for Southeast farmers focused on farm business growth through marketing strategy, business planning, and financial management workshops; includes peer led case studies and networking with agricultural experts at A-B Tech conference center.
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Conference-style talks and stakeholder discussions focused on practical food waste reduction strategies, including recovery, composting, and circular economy solutions. Designed for regional partners to share resources, policy ideas, and implementation roadmaps.

Conference-style talks and stakeholder discussions focused on practical food waste reduction strategies, including recovery, composting, and circular economy solutions. Designed for regional partners to share resources, policy ideas, and implementation roadmaps.
Conference-style talks and stakeholder discussions focused on practical food waste reduction strategies, including recovery, composting, and circular economy solutions. Designed for regional partners to share resources, policy ideas, and implementation roadmaps.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

Midday luncheon gathering at the A-B Tech Conference Center hosted by Mission Health, centered on welcoming connections and conversation. A community-forward meal setting designed for relationship-building and informal networking.

Midday luncheon gathering at the A-B Tech Conference Center hosted by Mission Health, centered on welcoming connections and conversation. A community-forward meal setting designed for relationship-building and informal networking.
Midday luncheon gathering at the A-B Tech Conference Center hosted by Mission Health, centered on welcoming connections and conversation. A community-forward meal setting designed for relationship-building and informal networking.

A regional career expo connecting job seekers with local employers and recruiters for face to face conversations about openings, resumes, and hiring timelines. Expect booth browsing, quick introductions, and practical career resources in a large event hall.

A regional career expo connecting job seekers with local employers and recruiters for face to face conversations about openings, resumes, and hiring timelines. Expect booth browsing, quick introductions, and practical career resources in a large event hall.
A regional career expo connecting job seekers with local employers and recruiters for face to face conversations about openings, resumes, and hiring timelines. Expect booth browsing, quick introductions, and practical career resources in a large event hall.

Business growth meetups hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, blending practical learning with relationship building. Expect peer conversation, local entrepreneur insights, and actionable strategies geared toward scaling and leadership.

Business growth meetups hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, blending practical learning with relationship building. Expect peer conversation, local entrepreneur insights, and actionable strategies geared toward scaling and leadership.
Business growth meetups hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, blending practical learning with relationship building. Expect peer conversation, local entrepreneur insights, and actionable strategies geared toward scaling and leadership.

Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.

Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.
Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.

Fast-paced business networking with open mingling, an interactive Know Grow Refer game, and roundtable member pitches to spark collaborations and referral-building relationships in a welcoming professional setting.

Fast-paced business networking with open mingling, an interactive Know Grow Refer game, and roundtable member pitches to spark collaborations and referral-building relationships in a welcoming professional setting.
Fast-paced business networking with open mingling, an interactive Know Grow Refer game, and roundtable member pitches to spark collaborations and referral-building relationships in a welcoming professional setting.

A walkaround spirits tasting with craft distillers, regional producers, and big-name brands pouring whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes. Expect a lively festival atmosphere inside a large conference center setting.

A walkaround spirits tasting with craft distillers, regional producers, and big-name brands pouring whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes. Expect a lively festival atmosphere inside a large conference center setting.
A walkaround spirits tasting with craft distillers, regional producers, and big-name brands pouring whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes. Expect a lively festival atmosphere inside a large conference center setting.

A high-energy maker expo blending science-fair experiments with county-fair curiosity, packed with interactive demos, inventions, and DIY builds. Hands-on exhibits from engineers, crafters, educators, and student clubs spark creativity for kids and adults alike.

A high-energy maker expo blending science-fair experiments with county-fair curiosity, packed with interactive demos, inventions, and DIY builds. Hands-on exhibits from engineers, crafters, educators, and student clubs spark creativity for kids and adults alike.
A high-energy maker expo blending science-fair experiments with county-fair curiosity, packed with interactive demos, inventions, and DIY builds. Hands-on exhibits from engineers, crafters, educators, and student clubs spark creativity for kids and adults alike.

A sprawling spring herb marketplace with 80+ vendors selling herb plants, seeds, garden supplies, and herbal home goods. A long-running WNC gathering focused on regional growers and herbal products for gardeners and homesteaders.

A sprawling spring herb marketplace with 80+ vendors selling herb plants, seeds, garden supplies, and herbal home goods. A long-running WNC gathering focused on regional growers and herbal products for gardeners and homesteaders.
A sprawling spring herb marketplace with 80+ vendors selling herb plants, seeds, garden supplies, and herbal home goods. A long-running WNC gathering focused on regional growers and herbal products for gardeners and homesteaders.

Interactive seven-hour professional development workshop teaching practical, research-based tools for leading teams through stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience; tailored for WNC professionals with hands-on strategies and peer learning.

Interactive seven-hour professional development workshop teaching practical, research-based tools for leading teams through stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience; tailored for WNC professionals with hands-on strategies and peer learning.
Interactive seven-hour professional development workshop teaching practical, research-based tools for leading teams through stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience; tailored for WNC professionals with hands-on strategies and peer learning.

Browse 60+ plant varieties—herbs, flowering starts, and veggie seedlings—at a campus plant sale. Purchases support the Gnilka Memorial Scholarship fundraiser, ideal for spring gardeners stocking up locally.

Browse 60+ plant varieties—herbs, flowering starts, and veggie seedlings—at a campus plant sale. Purchases support the Gnilka Memorial Scholarship fundraiser, ideal for spring gardeners stocking up locally.
Browse 60+ plant varieties—herbs, flowering starts, and veggie seedlings—at a campus plant sale. Purchases support the Gnilka Memorial Scholarship fundraiser, ideal for spring gardeners stocking up locally.

Midday lunch-and-learn talk with Nobel Prize laureate Peter Howitt tracing his path to prizewinning economics research on sustained growth and creative destruction, with time to connect and network at Kanuga Inn & Lodging in Hendersonville.

Midday lunch-and-learn talk with Nobel Prize laureate Peter Howitt tracing his path to prizewinning economics research on sustained growth and creative destruction, with time to connect and network at Kanuga Inn & Lodging in Hendersonville.
Midday lunch-and-learn talk with Nobel Prize laureate Peter Howitt tracing his path to prizewinning economics research on sustained growth and creative destruction, with time to connect and network at Kanuga Inn & Lodging in Hendersonville.

Monthly free in person networking for local businesses and professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and growth, drawing about 35 to 50 attendees at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Opportunity Center.

Monthly free in person networking for local businesses and professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and growth, drawing about 35 to 50 attendees at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Opportunity Center.
Monthly free in person networking for local businesses and professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and growth, drawing about 35 to 50 attendees at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Opportunity Center.
Technical update on fresh produce safety science and evolving audit requirements, covering microbial risk reduction, audit standards, and compliance timelines for growers, packers, and auditors at the Henderson County Center.
Technical update on fresh produce safety science and evolving audit requirements, covering microbial risk reduction, audit standards, and compliance timelines for growers, packers, and auditors at the Henderson County Center.
Technical update on fresh produce safety science and evolving audit requirements, covering microbial risk reduction, audit standards, and compliance timelines for growers, packers, and auditors at the Henderson County Center.

An after work Chamber Smart Series session focused on staying curious longer to sharpen decision making and workplace learning. Expect practical takeaways, local business connections, and discussion oriented professional development.

An after work Chamber Smart Series session focused on staying curious longer to sharpen decision making and workplace learning. Expect practical takeaways, local business connections, and discussion oriented professional development.
An after work Chamber Smart Series session focused on staying curious longer to sharpen decision making and workplace learning. Expect practical takeaways, local business connections, and discussion oriented professional development.
Hands-on training for small-scale chicken and poultry keeping, covering breeding plans, incubator hatching basics, and flock health essentials. Practical guidance on humane processing and regulations for selling poultry products from a homestead or farm.
Hands-on training for small-scale chicken and poultry keeping, covering breeding plans, incubator hatching basics, and flock health essentials. Practical guidance on humane processing and regulations for selling poultry products from a homestead or farm.
Hands-on training for small-scale chicken and poultry keeping, covering breeding plans, incubator hatching basics, and flock health essentials. Practical guidance on humane processing and regulations for selling poultry products from a homestead or farm.

Weekly business-referral networking built around consistent participation, relationship-building, and lead generation in a professional setting. Meets via Microsoft Teams for a 90-minute morning session, with an in-person meetup every second Wednesday.

Weekly business-referral networking built around consistent participation, relationship-building, and lead generation in a professional setting. Meets via Microsoft Teams for a 90-minute morning session, with an in-person meetup every second Wednesday.
Weekly business-referral networking built around consistent participation, relationship-building, and lead generation in a professional setting. Meets via Microsoft Teams for a 90-minute morning session, with an in-person meetup every second Wednesday.

A one-day fiber celebration tracing wool and other fibers from pasture to finished goods, with local vendor booths full of handmade items. Live craft demonstrations, on-site music, and farm-fresh food round out the market-day vibe at a working farm.

A one-day fiber celebration tracing wool and other fibers from pasture to finished goods, with local vendor booths full of handmade items. Live craft demonstrations, on-site music, and farm-fresh food round out the market-day vibe at a working farm.
A one-day fiber celebration tracing wool and other fibers from pasture to finished goods, with local vendor booths full of handmade items. Live craft demonstrations, on-site music, and farm-fresh food round out the market-day vibe at a working farm.

A fibershed heritage festival set on the Hickory Nut Gap farm, blending an artisan market with fiber crafts and hands-on demonstrations. Browse locally made textiles and goods while connecting with regional makers in an outdoor, community-forward setting.

A fibershed heritage festival set on the Hickory Nut Gap farm, blending an artisan market with fiber crafts and hands-on demonstrations. Browse locally made textiles and goods while connecting with regional makers in an outdoor, community-forward setting.
A fibershed heritage festival set on the Hickory Nut Gap farm, blending an artisan market with fiber crafts and hands-on demonstrations. Browse locally made textiles and goods while connecting with regional makers in an outdoor, community-forward setting.