ASAP’s Business of Farming Conference is a day of learning and networking for those involved in local food and farming. Each year, approximately 250 area farmers, agriculture professionals, and business and marketing specialists attend tailored 90-minute workshops, meet with restaurant and wholesale buyers, tour Warren Wilson’s farm and garden, and celebrate the start of the season. If you’re currently farming or seriously considering farming as a profession, you won’t want to miss our 2014 conference! When: Saturday, February 22, 2014 (8:00 am- 5:30 pm) Where: Warren Wilson College: 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Cost: $40 per person or $60 for two farm partners by Jan. 31; $60 per person or $90 for two farm partners Feb. 1 and later Questions: Call us at 828-236-1282. http://asapconnections.org/events/business-of-farming-conference/
(photo by Leigh, barn at Mountain Farm in Celo)