2021 Local Food Guide
ASAP’s annual Local Food Guide is the definitive resource for local food in Western North Carolina and the Southern Appalachians. Find hundreds of listings for family farms and farmers markets, as well as restaurants, artisan producers, and groceries that feature local food. Connect with farm experiences, like u-pick, farm stands, lodging, and more.
ASAP’s annual Local Food Guide is the definitive resource for local food in Western North Carolina and the Southern Appalachians. Find hundreds of listings for family farms and farmers markets, as well as restaurants, artisan producers, and groceries that feature local food. Connect with farm experiences, like u-pick, farm stands, lodging, and more.
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Red Scout Farm<br />
LISTINGS<br />
16 Tailgate Markets (by region)<br />
23 Winter Tailgate Markets<br />
24 Artisan <strong>Food</strong>s<br />
26 Grocery Stores<br />
30 Wholesalers and Distributors<br />
32 Restaurants (by region)<br />
40 Travel Destinations<br />
44 Farms to Visit (by region)<br />
48 Family Farms<br />
72 U-Pick (by region)<br />
74 CSAs (by region)<br />
Listing content is user-submitted. Details correct at date of publication; information subject to change.<br />
Visit our online guide, at appalachiangrown.org, for updates and an expanded list.<br />
©<strong>2021</strong> ASAP. ASAP’s <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> is an annual publication with a distribution of 70,000 copies.<br />
Funding for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> was made possible in part by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s<br />
(USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant [AM180100XXXXG070] and the Beginning Farmer<br />
Rancher Development Program [grant no.2018-70017-28533/project accession no. 1016663] from the USDA<br />
National Institute of <strong>Food</strong> and Agriculture. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do<br />
not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.<br />
Walnut Hollow Ranch<br />
Our mission is to help local farms<br />
thrive, link farmers to markets<br />
and supporters, and build healthy<br />
communities through connections<br />
to local food.<br />
For two decades, ASAP has<br />
spearheaded a <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong><br />
Campaign to support the Southern<br />
Appalachian region on a journey to<br />
reconnect with food. As part of that<br />
work, ASAP:<br />
• Publishes free resources, including<br />
the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> and Full Share:<br />
A CSA <strong>Guide</strong>.<br />
• Identifies and defines “local”<br />
through Appalachian Grown<br />
certification and branding.<br />
• Operates the ASAP Farmers Market<br />
and provides support for other area<br />
farmers markets.<br />
• Connects chefs, grocers, and other<br />
local businesses with the farmers<br />
who suit their needs.<br />
• Offers tools and workshops for<br />
farmers, including the Business<br />
of Farming Conference, Farmer<br />
Toolkit, and virtual workshops.<br />
• Creates community events, such<br />
the Farm Tour and CSA Fair.<br />
• Provides farm to school resources<br />
and training through the Growing<br />
Minds program.<br />
• Examines the role of regional food<br />
systems through our <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong><br />
Research Center.<br />
Learn more about our work at<br />
asapconnections.org.<br />
This publication is made possible with support from:<br />
Asheville Regional Airport<br />
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