Join us in Harrisonburg, VA at The Farm at Willow Run, where we’ll be discussing Silvopasture systems, the importance of genetic repositories, and cooperative land management. We’ll begin with a short discussion followed by a walking tour and conversation about this unique system. The Farm at Willow Run is a 40-acre parcel owned by, and […]
Join us on September 24 (6-7:30 pm) at Tazewell County Public Library (Bluefield Branch) for our Regenerative Agriculture Grow Your Own Workshop.Regenerative Agriculture is more relevant now than ever! Join us to learn about not only regenerative agriculture today but also get enveloped in the (actually) fascinating history of agriculture in the United States. Learn […]
Join us on September 26 (6-7:30 pm) at ASD's Greenhouse for our Regenerative Agriculture Grow Your Own Workshop.We will talk about the principles of regenerative agriculture along with the history of agriculture and how we got to this point. You will walk away saying, "It's all about the soil" for a reason! Regenerative Agriculture is […]
ASD will hold its 2nd Annual Farmer PRIDE Event - A Block Party, on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, ET at the Axe and Ale House, 155 Moore Street, Bristol, Virginia, 24202. The event will be held inside and outside (covered tent area provided), rain or shine. All proceeds benefit […]
Join us Saturday, October 5th from 10 am to 3 pm for the 2nd annual Family Agriculture Day. It's FREE! There will be carnival games, a smoothie bike, educational demos, and a ton of delicious food like popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, and more! Plus, 250 food boxes will be handed out at the event […]
Return to Kelly Ridge Farm this fall for a four-course Farm to Table Supper served family style, featuring a delicious menu created by Local Chef, Sarah Soto. Each course is expertly paired with Tumbling Creek Ciders. Plus, we've added a few special touches this time to make this fundraiser one for the books!The experience of […]
Native Cherokee man John Powers, a hobby herbalist turned Certified Medical Herbalist, will join us to talk about medicinal plants! What to use, what not to use, and where to find these fascinating and sometimes illusive (sometimes not) organisms.Email mbradley@asdevelop.org to save your spot.
We will talk about plants you can grow and plants you can find and what to do with them! There are tons of medicinal plants right outside your door (even in cracks in the concrete).These plants have been used for thousands of years to help with numerous ailments. Learn about some of these magical plants, […]