Growing Local

It's farm tour season in the Southern Appalachians and farmers are getting ready to welcome the public to their fields and barnyards. ASAP recently hosted an agritourism workshop at Shelton Family Farm in Whittier, N.C. Farmers from the far western region of the state toured the strawberry fields and learned about the rewards and challenges of inviting the community to their farm. Everyone is invited to join a public farm tour. There are five farm tours in the mountains of North Carolina this spring and summer. Find one near you: www.fromhere.org ASAP's Farm Tour is the weekend of June 25 and 26. Plan your route and purchase tickets: www.asapconnections.org