North Asheville residents Aimee Ellingsen and Chuck Krekelberg stopped by ASAP’s story booth to talk about how their family embraces local food.

Sara Jane Davis co-founded A Way of Life Farm in 2009 and it’s been an exciting ride ever since. She talks about the childhood garden that sparked her love of growing, and shares her vision for the next 10 years on her farm in Rutherford County, North Carolina.

Farmers markets are full of gifts this time of year. We tagged along as an Asheville local and her friend from New York City went shopping at Asheville City Market. Hear their conversations with farmers and craftspeople as they pick out holiday presents.

Buying winter produce like sweet potatoes in bulk means there’s always something local in the pantry. Meet a sweet potato farmer from Fairview, North Carolina and find out why she loves this cool weather staple.

On any given Saturday, you’ll find Asheville resident Julie Montanea at the farmers market. She says it perks her up to see the beautiful food and chat with farmers. She stopped by ASAP’s story booth to talk about why she supports local food.

Tou and Chue Lee planted their rice fields in early spring at Lee’s One Fortune Farm in Western North Carolina. Now it’s the end of the growing season and finally time to harvest. For the most part it’s a joyous season, but this time of year also brings back memories of their struggle to escape the jungles of Laos and seek safety in the United States.

Hear how rice is harvested at Lee's One Fortune Farm and learn why this crop is important to the Hmong community in Western North Carolina.

Take an audio tour of Darnell Farms in Bryson City, North Carolina and meet the extraordinary family who created this agritourism destination.

We wanted to know what motivates people to eat local, so we invited community members to share their stories at ASAP's Local Food Experience event. Debbie from Asheville, North Carolina talks about teaching her kids to love local food.

Meet four generations of the Pack family and take a walk through their blackberry bushes at M& M Berry Farm in Henderson County, North Carolina.