Farms & Farmers Markets

There are many reasons to buy local, but the best reason is flavor. Food that doesn't travel as far is fresher. Asheville is home to over 17 local tailgate markets, all selling farm-fresh produce and artisan goods. Artists, bakers, cheese makers and more converge each week to provide the best in locally made products.

Small local farms are more likely to use sustainable farming practices and to grow a wider variety of crops. The heirloom seeds that your neighboring farmer grows will remind you what tomatoes (or green beans, potatoes, peppers, etc) used to taste like. They will also remind you that there is more than one kind of each, as local farms grow vegetables that are unique and inspirational to cook with.

Explore the Western North Carolina Cheese Trail Near Asheville, NC

by Melba Newsome

Taste Southern Cheese The Western NC Cheese Trail covers the hills and dales of the Appalachians and foothills. Exploring it is a great way to soak up some rural mountain beauty and sample some of the best handmade cheese made in the South. Connect with cheesemakers, see how and where these delicious dairy products are crafted, and buy your favorites straight from the producers. A visit to these award-winning cheesemakers takes you to the heart of the artisan cheese movement. They use both goat and cow milk and run the gamut from new operations … more

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