The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Community Farm is looking for volunteers to aid with managing our flock of around 150 chickens! Volunteers will be split into three primary roles: Chicken Care Volunteers, Egg Washing Volunteers, and Farmers Market Volunteers. Volunteers for any of these three roles will make a significant difference on the farm and […]
SAHC Community Farm Workshop: Small Engine Maintenance and Repair, followed by Repair Cafe Tuesday, October 25 Starting at 5:00 pm SAHC Community Farm, 180 Mag Sluder Road, Alexander, NC Join us for a new in-person workshop at SAHC's Community Farm! We will begin at 5 pm with a 45 minute - 1 hour workshop led […]
Date: Sunday, October 30th Time: Starting at 12:00 pm Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2 miles Difficulty: Moderate. Several inclines are present on the trail. Cost: Free for Members. $10 for non-members. Join the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy on our beautiful Community Farm to hike along our Discovery Trail. Our Community Farm is a 140-acre educational and working farm just outside Asheville. […]
Lunch & Learn: Alphabet Soup - Navigating Government Farm Programs Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 12:00 p.m. USDA, Extension, FSA, NRCS, Rural Development - at times, the acronyms and jargon associated with farming programs can seem overwhelming. Hosted by our partner Stephen Bishop, NC FarmLink Western Director, this presentation will provide a brief overview of the […]
When: Thursday, February 23 from 1-3 pm Where: SAHC Community Farm at 180 Mag Sluder Road, Alexander, NC 28701 Join SAHC's Community Farm Manager Chris Link and SAHC staff for a 2-hour, in-person "deep dive” question and answer session paired with a walking tour of the farm. Learn about different aspects of SAHC's farmland access […]
In this two-part workshop, we'll review aspects of food safety and post-harvest handling suitable for small and micro farms, whose scale necessitates creative solutions for recommended best practices. Participants will gain an understanding of practical ways to maintain general food safety, and the requirements farms must follow under the FSMA Produce Safety rule. You must […]
In this two-part workshop, we'll review aspects of food safety and post-harvest handling suitable for small and micro farms, whose scale necessitates creative solutions for recommended best practices. Participants will gain an understanding of practical ways to maintain general food safety, and the requirements farms must follow under the FSMA Produce Safety rule. You must […]
Please join us, rain or shine, for any part of the day so that you're able to learn, observe and take part in PLANTING DAY of our first phase (8 acres!) of what will be a long standing vision at our Community Farm property: the first and only demonstration project currently in NC which will […]
Treat yourself or a loved one to a colorful flower display from conserved mountain farmland while supporting a growing local business! Blazing Star Flowers, growing in the Farm Incubator Program at SAHC Community Farm, is hosting TWO workshops this month - Saturday May 6 and Saturday May 13. Learn to grow your own flower garden […]
Treat yourself or a loved one to a colorful flower display from conserved mountain farmland while supporting a growing local business! Blazing Star Flowers, growing in the Farm Incubator Program at SAHC Community Farm, is hosting TWO workshops this month - Saturday May 6 and Saturday May 13. Learn to grow your own flower garden […]
