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SUMMARY:giving Tuesday Campaign
DESCRIPTION:It’s ASD’s annual #GivingTuesday campaign. Will you help us raise $50\,000 this year to fight food insecurity in Central Appalachia? This year\, your donations are doubled by a 1:1 match\, up to $25\,000! Donate here.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/giving-tuesday-campaign/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T180000
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SUMMARY:woven kudzu basket
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to freeform weave kudzu\, as well as willow and honeysuckle\, as you create a colorful and unique basket. We provide all materials\, you provide the imagination as you craft a fun and functional indoor basket. Get tickets here.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/woven-kudzu-basket/
LOCATION:ASD Greenhouse\, 17444 Singingwood Lane\, Bristol\, Virginia\, 24202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T150000
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SUMMARY:Tazewell Community Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this free event sponsored by Aetna Better Health of Virginia\, and make sure you have what you need to stay healthy and well as we head into the holidays. We’ll be meeting at the Tazewell County Fairgrounds in the Fuller Peery Building\, at 515 Fairground Road in Tazewell\, VA.  \n\n\n\n\nCheck your blood pressure and receive feedback and guidance from healthcare professionals\n\n\n\nLearn about the most common health issues and what’s available in Tazewell to help address them\n\n\n\nReceive free educational materials from community healthcare partners\n\n\n\nLearn about everything ASD does in Tazewell\, including our Healthy Tazewell Initiative and the Four Seasons Community Garden.\n\n\n\n\nPlus\, we’ll be giving away approximately 250 Food Boxes containing turkeys (donated by Labor of Love Mission) and locally-sourced produce and dairy. It’s first come\, first served. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/tazewell-community-health-fair/
LOCATION:Tazewell County Fairgrounds – Fuller Peery Building\, 515 Fairground Road\, Tazewell\, Virginia\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T174631Z
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SUMMARY:wildcraft class: foraged holiday wreath
DESCRIPTION:You’ll use foraged materials already collected – like grapevine and evergreens – to create a beautiful door wreath. All materials are provided\, including ribbon and wire\, but bring your own\, too! Get tickets here. (https://events.humanitix.com/wildcraft-classes-holiday-wreath)
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/foraged-holiday-wreath/
LOCATION:ASD Greenhouse\, 17444 Singingwood Lane\, Bristol\, Virginia\, 24202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T150000
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SUMMARY:Wildcraft class: painted santa gourd
DESCRIPTION:We had some birdhouse gourds left over from our painted gourd class earlier in November\, and so we thought we’d use them for a Painted Santa Gourd event. Come and get festive with us as you bring Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick to life on a birdhouse gourd! All supplies are included\, plus we’ll have bottled water and an assortment of hot drinks like tea and hot chocolate.  \n\n\n\nDress in layers\, as the event is inside the greenhouse.  \n\n\n\nGet tickets here.  (https://events.humanitix.com/wildcraft-classes-painted-santa-gourd)
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/wildcraft-class-painted-santa-gourd/
LOCATION:ASD Greenhouse\, 17444 Singingwood Lane\, Bristol\, Virginia\, 24202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T200000
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SUMMARY:Winter Farm to Table Supper
DESCRIPTION:Embrace the season with this chic Winter Farm to Table Fundraising Supper at Bloom\, where you’ll enjoy an impeccably curated 5-course menu prepared by Chef Josh Fehr. This risk-taking culinary team is known for their creative dishes that please the palate and highlight the best in locally-sourced ingredients. Each course will be perfectly paired with the exquisite flavor profiles of Tumbling Creek Cider Company’s fresh and clean ciders. Served in the elegant ambiance of Bloom\, this will be an unforgettable experience for the senses. Get tickets here.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/mid-winter-farm-to-table-supper/
LOCATION:Bloom\, 601 State Street\, Bristol\, Virginia\, 24211\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASD Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T200000
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SUMMARY:Ask An Agroforester: Funding Edition
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in silvopasture and other agroforestry funding opportunities but don’t know where to start? Join us for this FREE\, VIRTUAL presentation and discussion of three large grant programs now active in the Southeast. Representatives from each grant will give short presentations and will field questions about funding eligibility\, processes\, and requirements. We will talk about the similarities and differences between these programs and share how some of them can (or in some cases\, explicitly cannot!) stack together with other funding programs to help individuals cover additional costs  Learn more and register today – click the button below!
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/ask-an-agroforester-funding-edition/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T200000
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SUMMARY:Ask An Agroforester: Duron Chavis
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce that we’ll be featuring Duron Chavis in our February 28th session\, discussing his pivotal work in Urban Agroforestry in Richmond\, VA. Stay tuned for more details!
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/ask-an-agroforester-duron-chavis/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T193000
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SUMMARY:SEED STARTING/PROPAGATION\, Bristol VA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to seed starting at our new property at 17444 Singingwood Lane in Bristol\, VA. ASD and area Master Gardeners are teaming up to provide you with all the information you need for starting seeds indoors\, direct sowing outdoors\, propagation\, and we’ll also touch on seed saving!
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/seed-starting-propagation-bristol-va/
LOCATION:ASD Greenhouse\, 17444 Singingwood Lane\, Bristol\, Virginia\, 24202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grow Your Own
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T193000
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SUMMARY:Seed starting workshop @ bluefield Library
DESCRIPTION:Come join ASD and Tazewell County Master Gardeners for an introduction to seed starting at the Tazewell County Public Library in Bluefield Virginia on March 26 from 6-7:30 pm. We will discuss the how\, when\, and why to plant cool and warm season crops. We will explore which companion plants grow well with your crops to help keep pests away and your garden looking magnificent! We’ll discuss which seeds you can save and how to plan ahead for years to come. As a bonus\, you’ll be able to learn about the advantages of soils blocks and how to make your own! We are excited to partner on this\, and even more excited to share our knowledge with you for a happy\, fruitful growing season!
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/seed-starting-workshop-bluefield-library/
LOCATION:Tazewell County Public Library\, 108 Huffard Drive\, Bluefield\, Virginia\, 24605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172235
CREATED:20240311T162336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T162342Z
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SUMMARY:Ask An agroforester: Adam Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Are you wondering how to manage complex Agroforestry systems like Silvopasture and Alley Cropping?  Join us and learn from a pro!  Adam Taylor manages Virginia Tech’s Catawba Sustainability Center farm\, which implements all kinds of Agroforestry projects and practices.  If you’re a farmer or land manager – this one’s for you!
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/ask-an-agroforester-adam-taylor/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T174404Z
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SUMMARY:Ask an agroforester webinar: Dana Beegle and Ryan Huish
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for Thursday\, April 25th. We’ve got a great panel for you\, all about Youth Engagement in Agroforestry. Dana Beegle and Ryan Huish are joining us for a deep discussion about how to get young people involved and keep them coming back for more.  If you’re working with youth\, you won’t want to miss it! Learn more and register.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/ask-an-agroforester-webinar-dana-beegle-and-ryan-huish/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172235
CREATED:20240409T174822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T174825Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Field School: Season Extension with TNT Farm N Greenhouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us at TNT Farm N Greenhouse for a class of Season Extension. Season extension provides early and late harvests\, winter harvests\, and longer harvest windows. These techniques also offer pest and disease control. These opportunities translate into more income. Learn more and register.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/summer-field-school-season-extension-with-tnt-farm-n-greenhouse/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T140000
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SUMMARY:Agroforestry farm tour series - Stop #1
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stop #1 on our 2024 Agroforestry Farm Tour\, as we visit Lick Skillet Farm in New Market\, TN.  \n\n\n\nCome see 400 silvopasture trees installed with innovative protection methods on a commercial-scale grass-fed cattle farm. Tour includes an in-depth look at how the system works\, including challenges with livestock\, maintenance\, and funding. Discussion will also include silvopasture applications in hog\, chicken\, and sheep operations. Afterwards\, we’ll have a networking session aimed at connecting producers with natural resource professionals and the programs they offer. \n\n\n\nFREE\, but registration is required.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/agroforestry-farm-tour-series/
LOCATION:Lick Skillet Farm\, 800 Lick Skillet Lane\, New Market\, Tennessee\, 37820\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172235
CREATED:20240429T204156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T204200Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Sale - ASD's Late Bloomers Greenhouse
DESCRIPTION:We’re having a plant sale! The ASD “Late Bloomers” Greenhouse will be open 10 am – 6 pm the week of May 6 – every day EXCEPT Wednesday\, 8th – plus on May 13 & 14. We have 300+ trays (that’s more than 10k seeds) of veggie\, herb\, and flower starts\, priced at $2 per soil block. Address: 17444 Singingwood Lane in Bristol\, VA. All proceeds from our Late Bloomers social enterprise go back into Groundwork\, our workforce development program.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/plant-sale-asds-late-bloomers-greenhouse/
LOCATION:ASD Greenhouse\, 17444 Singingwood Lane\, Bristol\, Virginia\, 24202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172235
CREATED:20231213T092549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T092833Z
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SUMMARY:Farm to Table Supper with The Pakalachian and TC3 @ Kelly Ridge Farms\, LLC
DESCRIPTION:A limited number of guests will experience a three-course\, locally sourced seasonal meal prepared and served family style by Katlin and Mohsin Kazmi of The Pakalachian. Hosted by Kelly Ridge Farms\, LLC\, guests will enjoy a unique\, curated menu that features items not currently on the menu\, perfectly paired with Tumbling Creek Ciders (pressed and fermented on the farm). Depending on the availability of local ingredients\, the final menu will be announced in early 2024. This intimate dining experience will heighten your senses in every way. Click here for tickets. \n\n\n\nKatlin and Mohsin will source seasonal ingredients to prepare and serve a family style meal highlighting the best in Springtime local faire. Upon arrival\, guests can mingle and learn more about the farm. Cider will be available for purchase before and after the meal. Supper is sure to please and also inspire with a mix of vibrant dishes that blend culinary elements of both Southwest Virginia and South Asia. Each course is expertly paired with locally sourced Tumbling Creek Ciders. Seating is first come-first serve. Layers and sturdy shoes are suggested. \n\n\n\nGuests who arrive by 5:00 pm are invited to enjoy a special tour of the orchard\, conducted by Tumbling Creek Cider Company co-owners. \n\n\n\nTumbling Creek Cider Company was formed by four friends in 2018\, with a mission of creating high-quality apple-to-bottle cider focused on our local region and community here in Southwest Virginia. With a focus on hand crafted cider\, they built a production facility\, and then started grafting cider apple trees and building the orchard. In 2020\, they opened their tasting room in Abingdon\, VA. Learn more at: https://tumblingcreekcider.com. \n\n\n\nThe Pakalachian food truck based out of Abingdon\, Virginia\, strives to creatively blend the culinary elements of both Southwest Virginia and South Asia to produce unique\, vibrant dishes that benefit local Appalachia. Owned and operated by Mohsin and Katlin Kazmi\, this food truck is anything but ordinary. Each dish is curated to combine the comforting elements of the foods Katlin and Mohsin grew up with as kids. Learn more: https://www.thepakalachian.com. \n\n\n\n100% of all proceeds benefit Appalachian Sustainable Development.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/29963/
LOCATION:Kelly Ridge Farms\, 30558 Old Saltworks Road\, Meadowview\, Virginia\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASD Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172235
CREATED:20240429T205111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T205531Z
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SUMMARY:Agroforestry Farm Tour Series - Stop #2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stop #2 on our 2024 Agroforestry Farm Tour\, as we visit Appalachian Cove Farm in Duffield. \n\n\n\nCome learn about integrated agroforestry practices from ethnobotanist and forest farmer\, Dr. Ryan Huish. Ryan has applied his research interests in botany and sociocultural anthropology to his home and farm\, where he and his family practice forest farming\, silvopasture\, alley cropping\, multifunctional riparian buffer zones\, indigenous plant agriculture\, and animal husbandry (kunekune pigs\, small ruminants\, cattle\, chickens\, and guardian dogs). He has used NRCS cost-shares to develop a diverse agroforestry landscape. As an associate professor of biology at UVA-Wise\, Ryan and colleagues completed an NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant to expand agroforestry in Appalachia. His family will provide live music and light refreshments. Max capacity: 25. \n\n\n\nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/agroforestry-farm-tour-series-tour-2/
LOCATION:2857 Fox Chapel Road\, Duffield\, VA 24244\, 2857 Fox Chapel Road\, Duffield\, Virginia\, 24244\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172235
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SUMMARY:Management Intensive Grazing with Trevor Hansard
DESCRIPTION:Red Tail Grove is a 10-acre regenerative farm with a focus on multi-species intensive grazing and market gardening. They are entering year two of the business\, and year three of farming. Grass-fed lamb\, organic eggs\, various veg\, and some cut flowers. Their products are produced utilizing intensively managed grazing practices that produce high-quality meat and eggs\, while simultaneously improving the soil and pasture vegetation.  \n\n\n\nIntensive Grazing also dramatically reduces overhead costs (permanent fencing\, tractors\, meds\, feed\, etc. all unnecessary)\, improves soil/plants over time (which leads to increased stocking rates)\, promotes pasture diversity (aesthetically attractive\, good for native birds/insect species). \n\n\n\nThey sell their products direct to consumer\, to businesses/restaurants\, and will be at the Abingdon Farmer’s Market in 2023 with greatly expanded veg/flower production going into the Spring. Additionally\, Red Trail Grove will have egg-producing hens the entire year (started them as chicks last spring)\, and should actually have lamb in a couple months (which will provide their first animals to sale). \n\n\n\nThe cost is $10/class or $50/all 8 classes. It is available for free to military veterans\, but also available for free to anyone interested in trading the cost for 8 volunteer hours. \n\n\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/management-intensive-grazing-with-trevor-hansard/
LOCATION:Virginia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172235
CREATED:20240605T184355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T182622Z
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SUMMARY:Tazewell Garden Party @ the Growing Together Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Growing Together Community Garden on June 21 from 4-6 for a bit of food\, fun\, and games for everyone. We’re hosting this event to share all the programs and services ASD offers to farmers and gardeners of any level\, and to the community through training\, education\, and food donations. Tour the garden\, stop by our info tables\, visit with other community members\, and play a few games.  \n\n\n\nYou can RSVP on our Facebook event here.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/tazewell-garden-party-the-growing-together-community-garden/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172235
CREATED:20240605T191252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T191254Z
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SUMMARY:GYO Workshop: Food Preservation - Tazewell County
DESCRIPTION:Join us June 24 (6 pm) at the Tazewell County Public Library (Bluefield Branch) for our Food Preservation Grow Your Own Workshop. \n\n\n\nAssociate Professor Ryan Dorkoski will join us for an exciting evening about… pickles! Ryan is a pro when it comes to fermentation. He will explain the science behind it\, and provide some samples of his own creations. He will even help us make our own pickles to take home! \n\n\n\nEmail mbradley@asdevelop.org to save your spot.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/gyo-workshop-food-preservation-tazewell-county/
LOCATION:Virginia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172235
CREATED:20240603T161452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T221829Z
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SUMMARY:FOREST FARMING AT SHADE TREE VALLEY
DESCRIPTION:Join us on ​Thursday\, June ​27th at Shade Tree Valley\, a small family forest farm outside of Broadway\, VA. Shade Tree focuses on forest-grown products\, ranging from slow-growing woodland botanicals to fire starters and smoke blocks for the grill. The Powers family will give us a site tour and discuss their methods for establishing and growing woodland botanicals\, including goldenseal\, ramps\, and ginseng. We’ll also discuss their decision to focus on Agroforestry in general and how the grilling and smoking product line has come about and what it takes to manage that in the woodland. Bring sturdy shoes and a “dare to be different” attitude as we think outside the box and enjoy a morning together in the woods.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is free but registration is required. Click this link to register.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/forest-farming-at-shade-tree-valley/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T200000
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CREATED:20240605T192035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T010656Z
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SUMMARY:GYO Workshop: Food Preservation - Washington County
DESCRIPTION:Join us June 27 (5-8 pm) at Pleasant View Methodist Church\, for our Food Preservation Grow Your Own Workshop. \n\n\n\nAndrea Haubner from Virginia Cooperative Extension Services will teach us how to can preserves and vegetables. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited in the kitchen area (to make and take home the preserves) – it is reserved for Grow Your Own participants. There is space for others to come and learn\, though! Email mbradley@asdevelop.org to save your spot.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/gyo-workshop-food-preservation-washington-county/
LOCATION:Virginia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172235
CREATED:20240605T185302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T155756Z
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SUMMARY:SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES With JUSTEN DICK
DESCRIPTION:Integrating operations is key to incremental success in farming. Farms aren’t about single product lines\, but about how you can design your operations to support each other and build your assets (and soils) for the long haul. Shift away from extractive farming methods and focus on long-term success.  \n\n\n\nAt Kelly Ridge\, Justen will discuss their experience (both successes and failures) with building synergy in farm operations. Topics under discussion will include livestock (pigs\, sheep\, horses\, chickens)\, alternative feeds\, composting\, pasture maintenance\, kid rearing\, specialty crops (such as hops)\, integrated processing services\, fertigation\, and more. \n\n\n\nThe cost is $10/class or $50/all 8 classes. It is available for free to military veterans\, but also available for free to anyone interested in trading the cost for 8 volunteer hours. \n\n\n\nYou can register here.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/sustainable-practices-w-justen-dick/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172235
CREATED:20240603T161923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T220428Z
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SUMMARY:FOREST BOTANICALS AND MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCTION AT LAUREL FORK SAPSUCKERS
DESCRIPTION:Laurel Fork Sapsuckers Sugar Camp is tucked away in the western part of Virginia\, high in the Appalachian Mountains at 4\,108 feet. This 600-acre mountain farm was purchased by the family in 1957 and has provided shelter\, heat\, food and decades of outdoor fun and recreation for five generations. The property contains a portion of the headwaters of the Laurel Fork stream\, which is a native brook trout area that flows through the George Washington National Forest. It is also home to a high elevation cove forest\, which contains native red spruce trees.  Forest management and sustainability are extremely important to the family\, who are proud members of the American Tree Farm System\, and were awarded the 2019 Virginia Tree Farm of the Year.   \n\n\n\nThe farm produces maple syrup\, shiitake mushrooms\, ramps\, elderberry and ginseng. Current projects include creating migratory bird habitat through specifically designated timber harvests\, planting non-timber forest products in the understory of more mature trees\, establishing wild leeks (ramps) in wet drainages\, and planting heirloom apple and pear trees to maintain the original fruit orchard.  \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Click this link to register.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/forest-botanicals-and-maple-syrup-production-at-laurel-fork-sapsuckers/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172235
CREATED:20240610T005754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T005758Z
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SUMMARY:GYO Workshop: Heart-Healthy Cooking- Washington County
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 18 (6-7:30 pm) at the ASD Greenhouse for our Heart-Healthy Cooking Grow Your Own Workshop. \n\n\n\nGerontologist Frances Bale will bring some delicious dinner and talk about the effects of what we eat on our bodies – specifically\, on our hearts! We will talk about nutrition in backyard gardening and attendees will leave with some great recipes to try at home (and full bellies). \n\n\n\nEmail mbradley@asdevelop.org to save your spot.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/gyo-workshop-heart-healthy-cooking-washington-county/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172235
CREATED:20240409T175200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T212455Z
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SUMMARY:TN Agrability Project/UT Gardens Veterans Horticultural Therapy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This 6-hour workshop is designed for current military personnel\, veterans and spouses. Research shows that exposure to nature and gardening has been shown to improve mental health outcomes for veterans. This workshop will explore the following:  \n\n\n\n1. Career options for veterans and opportunities to learn about how TN AgrAbility Project can assist veterans.  \n\n\n\n2. Hands-on gardening/horticulture activities that can help assist veterans when starting a career in horticulture/agriculture.  \n\n\n\n3. Opportunities to network with other veterans with similar interests.  \n\n\n\nLearn more and register.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/tn-agrability-project-ut-gardens-veterans-horticultural-therapy-workshop/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172235
CREATED:20240610T000627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T220901Z
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SUMMARY:Beekeeping with Steve Payne and Chad Overhold
DESCRIPTION:Begin in the Farm Clubhouse\, where Steve and Chad will describe how to start your own apiary and then move to the apiary and open a hive (extra protective suits are available). The hope is to convince participants that this is hard\, interesting\, lots of fun\, and well worth doing. \n\n\n\nYou will learn about how to connect with other beekeepers\, learn more\, and develop a support team. Steve’s beekeeper and good friend\, Chad\, will assist him. “He knows a lot more than I do\,” says Steve. If you are interested in starting your own hive\, Chad and Steve will gladly assist; however\, you will need to wait until next spring\, when they typically start new hives. \n\n\n\nThe cost is $10/class or $50/all 8 classes. It is available for free to military veterans\, but also available for free to anyone interested in trading the cost for 8 volunteer hours. \n\n\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/beekeeping-with-steve-payne-and-chad-overhold/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172235
CREATED:20240610T010525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T010529Z
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SUMMARY:GYO Workshop: Heart-Healthy Cooking - Tazewell County
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 30 (6-7:30 pm) at the Tazewell County Public Library (Bluefield Branch) for our Heart-Healthy Cooking Grow Your Own Workshop. \n\n\n\nGerontologist Frances Bale will bring some delicious dinner and talk about the effects of what we eat on our bodies – specifically\, on our hearts! We will talk about nutrition in backyard gardening and attendees will leave with some great recipes to try at home (and full bellies). \n\n\n\nEmail mbradley@asdevelop.org to save your spot.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/gyo-workshop-heart-healthy-cooking-tazewell-county/
LOCATION:Virginia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172235
CREATED:20240610T001207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T220901Z
UID:10000158-1723140000-1723147200@asdevelop.org
SUMMARY:Apple Orchards with Tom McMullen
DESCRIPTION:Visit Tumbling Creek Cider Company’s expanding orchards to learn about cider apple varieties\, propagation\, planting\, maintenance\, and how to re-establish the apple industry in our region. \n\n\n\nWe’ll tour the Old Orchard where we are rejuvenating 50-year-old trees and have planted many 3-year-old trees\, the New Orchard as a high-density trellised system\, and the tree nursery. The tour will end at the cider barn to sample some of our hard cider. \n\n\n\nThe cost is $10/class or $50/all 8 classes. It is available for free to military veterans\, but also available for free to anyone interested in trading the cost for 8 volunteer hours. For more information click the ticket link above. \n\n\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/apple-orchards-with-tom-mcmullen/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172235
CREATED:20240710T215138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T164456Z
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SUMMARY:OPENING CELEBRATION FOR THE FOREST BOTANICALS "STORYWALK TRAIL"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this grand opening celebration of the Forest Botanicals Storywalk Trail at Flag Rock Recreation Area\, to be held the closing day of the High Knob Outdoor Fest in Norton\, VA. The celebration will include two trail walks\, plus forest farming demonstrations\, giveaways\, native plant sales\, herbal arts and crafts\, food\, and more! \n\n\n\nAbout the Storywalk: \n\n\n\nThe 2-mile Storywalk loop consists of 10 interpretive signs placed along the Twisted Forest and Lake Lake Show trails at Flag Rock Recreation Area. Each sign details a different aspect of Appalachian forest herbs\, celebrating their cultural\, historical\, medicinal\, and economic importance to a diversity of people\, stretching from pre-colonization to today. \n\n\n\nCelebration Location:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe main event will be held at the Shelter Trailhead picnic shelters at Flag Rock Recreation Area in Norton\, VA. Parking is extremely limited here and reserved for vendors and musicians. Visitors should instead park at the Norton Reservoir Trailhead. A shuttle service will be available to take people to and from the Norton Reservoir Trailhead parking area (where the Storywalk Trail begins and ends and overflow parking is located) to the Shelter Trailhead picnic shelters (where vendors\, live music jam\, and food truck will be). Use this pin for directions to the Norton Reservoir trailhead parking lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZanUkAH486cu7zfs5 \n\n\n\nGuided Storywalk Trail Times:  \n\n\n\n\n2:30 pm at the Norton Reservoir Trailhead (shuttle leaves Shelter Trailhead parking area at 2:20 pm)\n\n\n\n4:00 pm (shuttle leaves Shelter Trailhead parking area at 3:50 pm)\n\n\n\n\nGuided Storywalk Trail – Starting Location: \n\n\n\n\nEach walk will begin and end at the Norton Reservoir Trailhead\, starting with the Twisted Forest Trail at the Reservoir Trail and returning via Lake Lake Show. This 2-mile loop is a “novice” trail. Shuttle services will be available from the Shelter Trailhead.\n\n\n\n\n\nView the Event Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendors\n\n\n\nWe are excited to welcome the following vendors to celebrate the treasure of biodiversity in the Appalachian forests through educational resources and herbal products\, food\, arts\, crafts\, and more! \n\n\n\n\nThe Oak and Holly\, Natural Healing  \n\n\n\nAppalachian Sustainable Development \n\n\n\nAmerican Chestnut Foundation \n\n\n\nPollinator Rare Plants \n\n\n\nCreasy Jane’s Herbal Remedies  \n\n\n\nRogers Metals\n\n\n\nAppalachian Teas & Botanicals  \n\n\n\nMushy Stuff \n\n\n\nMadi Bop Shop \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Links: \n\n\n\n\nView the event on Facebook\n\n\n\nView the High Knob Outdoor Fest website\n\n\n\nMore about the Forest Botanicals Region Living Monument project\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonument Partners\n\n\n\nThe Storywalk Trail is part of the up and coming Forest Botanicals Region Living Monument\, which seeks to highlight the cultural\, historical\, ecological\, and economic significance of the region’s abundant understory of native medicinal herbs and forest foods. Professors Shannon Bell and John Munsell from Virginia Tech are collaborating with Appalachian Sustainable Development\, forest botanicals practitioners\, members of the community\, and the City of Norton\, Virginia\, to create this living monument and sanctuary at High Knob. 
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/opening-celebration-for-the-forest-botanicals-storywalk-trail/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry,Herb Hub
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