- Shop the farm store & butchery
- Join us for an event in the big barn
- Learn more about our regenerative farming practices
Thank you to everyone who made our first Hands-On Holistic Management Course such a success! 🌱
We’re so grateful to the incredible instructors—Donna Kilpatrick, Dylan Kennedy, Ken Smith, and our very own Mikey Hans-Barrientos—for sharing their deep knowledge and passion for regenerative land stewardship. A huge thanks to all the wonderful students who joined us both in the classroom and out in the field—your curiosity, insight, and hard work made the experience come alive.
We’d also like to extend our gratitude to @warrenwilsoncollege and the @wwcfarm for hosting us and helping make this two-week intensive such an inspiring and educational program. And of course, a special shoutout to Mikey, the ringleader who brought this course to life and kept everything running smoothly from start to finish.
We’re proud to be part of this growing community of land stewards committed to regenerating soil, ecosystems, and livelihoods.
Stay tuned for details on future opportunities to learn through Hands-On Holistic Management (HOHM)—and thank you again to everyone who made this inaugural course one to remember.
#HolisticManagement #RegenerativeAgriculture #SavoryInstitute #HickoryNutGap #WarrenWilsonCollege #HOHM #RegenerativeFarming
Oct 11
Our 7th Annual Sausage Festival is back, and we’re ready to raise our steins high for the tastiest event of the fall! 🌭🍺
Join us Saturday, November 8th, 11am–4pm for a day full of sausage, kraut, pretzels, and brews—plus live polka from @dasoompapas, a fermentation demo with Meg from @fermenti.foods, and sausage-making with Butcher Brian. Shop local artisans, play Pass the Pretzel, and don’t miss the famous Adults-Only Musical Chairs for a chance to win a $150 HNG Meat Sampler! (And be sure to enter our raffle supporting @wncfoodwaste Solutions- you could win an HNG turkey!)
It’s also the final weekend of our Fall Festivities, so enjoy hayrides, pony rides, apples, and fresh cider while you’re here. 🍎🐴
What’s on the menu:
🌭 Dogs & sausage by (sister-act) Silly Willies Food Truck
🥨 Authentic Bavarian soft pretzels by @bluntpretzels
🌭 HNG Sausage samples w/ @lustymonkmustard, and more
🍏 Cider by @barndoorciderworks
🍺 Local brews from our HNG Bar
🎟️ Tickets: $12 (kids 5 & under free)
Learn more and get tix in the link in our bio!
#sausagefestival #hickorynutgap #sausage #ashevillevents #oktoberfest
Oct 8
We’re proud to share that our co-founder and CEO, Jamie Ager, will serve as a keynote speaker at the @asbnetwork’s Business, Policy, and Purpose: The Business of Democracy Conference (Oct. 21–23, virtual).
Jamie will join @grahamformaine for the keynote session: “Voices of Hope: The New American Leader.” They’ll explore how leaders rooted in their communities are protecting livelihoods, strengthening local economies, and shaping policies for a more sustainable and equitable future. Jamie will share insights from his experience as a farmer and purpose-driven business leader, highlighting how small businesses and regenerative agriculture can drive real community impact.
Join Jamie, Graham, and other leaders from Ceres, B Lab, and Fair Trade Certified USA at this impactful event. North Carolina residents can attend for FREE with code: NCFREE2025
🔗 Link in bio.
#ASBN
#businessofdemocracy
#purposedrivenbusiness
#sustainableleadership
#regenerativeagriculture
Oct 8
Our team had such a lovely time visiting @ecustamarketandcafe in Hendersonville! This beautiful spot, located right off the Ecusta Trail at Lennox Station, is both a cozy café and a thoughtfully stocked local market.
We got to taste a few of their delicious menu items — the Smash Burger (made with HNG beef!), the Grilled Cheese and Cobb Salad, both featuring our pasture-raised HNG bacon. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared.
Beyond the food, we loved the café’s warm design and welcoming atmosphere. Owners Robert and Emily Gunn have built something truly special — a gathering place that celebrates local food, community, and connection. If you haven’t visited yet, we highly recommend stopping by for a bite or a coffee the next time you’re in Hendersonville!
#ecustamarket #hendersonville #hendersonvillenc #wnceats #828isgreat
Oct 7
We’ve had oodles of piglets at the farm lately! In the pens near the store, you’ll find some friendly young Yorkshire sows and their Yorkshire–Duroc cross piglets. And if you spot piglets running around the orchard—don’t worry, they’re allowed out there. At this age, they’re nearly impossible to keep fenced in, and since they can’t do much damage and always return to mama, we let them roam.
Here, they’re giving Virginia’s swooshy pants and sneakers a very thorough inspection. Visitors are welcome to let piglets check out their pants and sneakers, too—just please don’t chase or scare them.
#piglets #pastureraised #pigs #babyfarmanimals
Oct 3
We’re excited to share that our pasture raised meat sticks and salamis are now available for wholesale purchase through Faire!
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built for independent, mom-and-pop retailers. It gives small businesses access to quality brands with perks like net 60 payment terms, free returns on opening orders, and easy online ordering.
Whether you run a specialty grocery, bottle shop, or gift store, our products are a great fit for customers looking for delicious, responsibly raised snacks.
Find us on Faire.com through the link in our bio.
@faire_wholesale #faire #wholesale #smallbusiness
Oct 1
Beef prices are high right now—but what’s really driving it? Jamie breaks it down:
👉 The U.S. cattle herd is the smallest it’s been in 70+ years
👉 Farmland is disappearing as older farmers sell out
👉 Farmers are taking big risks today for harvests two years away
If you’re spending more on beef, make it count. Choose beef that’s raised here in the US by farmers you can trust.
When you choose Hickory Nut Gap, you’re supporting regional family farms, rebuilding the domestic cattle supply, and bringing healthy, 100% grassfed beef to your table.
#KnowYourFarmer #PastureRaised #GrassfedBeef #HickoryNutGap
Sep 29
One year ago today, Hurricane Helene swept across Western NC and beyond, leaving behind devastation unlike anything our region had ever faced. Lives were lost, homes destroyed, businesses uprooted, and daily life came to a halt as we all struggled to find the path forward—whether by rushing to help neighbors in need, navigating our own losses, or both.
Our farm suffered damage and closed for several weeks, but we were fortunate that our wholesale business remained operational. With the support of our community and partners, we donated over 1,800 lbs of meat to aid organizations like @wckitchen and another 1,200 lbs in partnership with @equipfoods to @silveradosmusicpark, who became a vital hub of meals, showers, and supplies for so many.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, our GoFundMe raised more than $100,000. This support not only helped us recover from losses not covered by insurance but also ensured we could continue paying our employees during the Farm Store’s closure and begin restoring our land and facilities.
Last year, our community generously donated 120 of our pasture raised turkeys to families in need following the hurricane. This year, turkeys are available again for donation as many people continue to recover. All turkeys are provided by us to @manna_foodbank, @foothillsfoodhub, and @southsidecommunityfarm.
In the midst of the grief and upheaval, the strength, generosity, and care of this community shone through. We are deeply grateful for the way neighbors came together to support one another—and that spirit of generosity continues to inspire hope today.
You can donate a turkey through the link in our bio or here: https://shop.hickorynutgap.com/product/donate-a-pasture-raised-turkey-november-2025/1129
#hurricanehelene #helene #ashevillestrong #wncstrong
Sep 27
