As daylight hours wane and the calendar year wraps up, many farmers in Western North Carolina let their fields begin to rest.
This sacred time of year is filled with breaks from school, gathering loved ones together to share dishes passed down through the generations, taking a much needed rest (especially for farmers), and surviving the dark and cold of winter.
Catch your last chance to shop at local markets before they close until the new year. West Asheville Tailgate Market will host their last market of 2025 on Dec. 23…