Asheville is a food lover’s paradise — but our delicious food scene wouldn’t exist without local farms. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how food is grown and cultivated during the annual Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) Farm Tour this Saturday + Sunday, Sept. 21-22, from 12 to 5 p.m.
Twenty-one participating farms will be open for exploration through guided tours, demonstrations, and tastings — see the detailed list to learn about accessibility, Spanish-language tours, and the offerings available at each farm. The farms are divided into five clusters, all within about an hour drive of Asheville. Pro tip: Map out your travel routes between farms so you don’t have a cow if your cell service goes out.
This year there are plenty of new farms to explore, like The Never Ending Flower Farm and Herb Mama’s medicinal herb farm. The $35 pass is good for both days and covers all passengers in your vehicle.