- Shop the farm store & butchery
- Join us for an event in the big barn
- Learn more about our regenerative farming practices
Coming up this Sunday, September 22nd at the farm: The Ani & Wanei Culture Fest!
Experience a vibrant celebration of Cherokee and Appalachian culture at Hickory Nut Gap Farm. Hosted by the @noquisiinitiative, this event offers a day filled with entertainment, educational talks, and cultural exhibits.
Live Entertainment: Enjoy performances such as indigenous flute by Jarrett Wildcat (@jgrey_wildcatt95), storytelling with the Igali Puppet Performers, traditional dance by the Warriors of Anikituhwa, and bluegrass music by Andrew Wakefield @wakefieldmusic
Special Guests: Meet Cherokee Miss Royalties, hear them speak on their platforms, and join in the ribbon cutting ceremony for a new trail kiosk.
Cultural Exhibits: Explore a variety of craft vendors showcasing paintings, pottery, basketry, beadwork, fiber arts, cornhusk dolls, jewelry, and copperwork.
Food & Drink: Enjoy @nativenummies food truck`s frybread tacos and @the_mertails organic mocktails, wildcrafted NA beverages inspired by Appalachian folk medicine.
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Sep 17
Fall has officially begun at the farm! Our first batch of fresh-pressed apple cider is now available in the Farm Store, along with local apples in red delicious, golden delicious, fuji, and jonagold varieties.
Hay rides (11–4) and pony rides (11–3) are happening TODAY, running every Saturday and Sunday! These rides are donation-based, brought to you by Project HNG. And from 11–5 daily, you can enjoy hot dogs and sausages served with warm steamed buns and all the fixings.
We have several sows with very young piglets to visit, as well as chicks in the brooder house. Plus, today, Organic Grower’s School will host their Sow & Grow Fest from 12-5, and on Sunday, we’ll have our Truck Sale from 10-5.
Other fun activities include the culvert slides, trike track, creek play, Sound Silo, and more! We can’t wait to celebrate the fall season with you—it’s our favorite time of year!
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Sep 14
Smash it up just right with our Smash Burger blend! A carnivore`s delight, this blend is perfect for sizzling on a flat-top griddle or cast iron skillet, ensuring juicy, flavorful burgers every time. Crafted with a 70/30 fat ratio, our Smash Burger delivers crispy edges and diner-style perfection. Made from 100% grassfed and grass finished beef, each bite bursts with flavor and juiciness.
📍 Available at select retailers: @hngfarmstore, @earthfare, @swamprabbitcafe, @foodmattersmarketmorganton, @hendersonvillecommunitycoop, @pieresmarketplace, @k.johnsonfamilyfarm, @frenchbroadfoodcoop
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Sep 13
Join the @organicgrowersschool for Sow & Grow Fest 2024 this Saturday at our farm!
This family-friendly event celebrates Western North Carolina’s vibrant food and farming community. Proceeds from the Sow & Grow Fest events will raise money for Organic Growers School’s Grow for Good Fund, which supports scholarships, farmer-to-farmer training, and mentorship programs, fostering the growth of the next generation of farmers. Sow & Grow Fest events include an online silent auction, optional potluck, kid-friendly activities, the Southeastern Seed & Plant Share, local vendors, craft beverages, and so much more!
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Sep 11
We’re excited to welcome our newest piglets to the farm! Ruth, a Berkshire mix, recently gave birth to a lively litter of 12 pink piglets. Cumberland, a Yorkshire, Tamworth, and Red Wattle mix, also had her piglets over the weekend, and we’re expecting WaWa’s litter later this week. You can visit these three sows and their piglets just a short walk from the Farm Store—perfect timing for our Fall Festivities kicking off this weekend!
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Sep 9
Maintaining ground cover is essential for regenerative farming, as bare soil can lead to erosion and degrade soil health, reducing its ability to retain water and support plant life.
But what does this involve? Primarily, we rely on living grass and forage, but there’s also bare soil between individual plants that isn’t easily seen (especially while mature leaves are growing). After a grazing event, this ground can be exposed, so we ensure there’s enough biomass to be trampled into those bare patches.
Litter refers to the portions of trampled grass that are disconnected from the plant or beginning to decay. Good grazing techniques allow animals to get the nutrients they need while also feeding the soil. Litter and manure are the primary foods for the microorganisms that build healthy soil.
In this photo, you can see how we examine the soil to evaluate its structure, texture, and how well the litter is mixing in. Our farmers work every day to optimize practices so that all organisms are thriving, including those below ground.
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Sep 5
Apple season has officially begun at Hickory Nut Gap! Our farm`s apple tradition dates back to the 1800s, when Bedford Sherrill, who purchased the land in 1834, welcomed weary travelers to Old Sherrill`s Inn with apple brandy made from the fruit of his orchard. We`re proud to continue this legacy, pressing apples from our orchard into fresh cider and offering locally-grown apples at our Farm Store.
Fuji and Golden Delicious apples (from Lyda Farm in Edneyville, NC) are available now!
Mark your calendars for this Thursday, September 5th—our first batch of fresh-pressed cider will be ready!
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Sep 3
Fall might be just around the corner, but we`re squeezing in every last drop of summer fun at the farm! What an amazing evening spent with friends and little ones, soaking up the sunshine and sunset! From zooming down the culvert slides to splashing in the creek, saying hello to the pigs and chicks, and enjoying a cozy picnic, it`s moments like these that make us so grateful for our community. Come join us for your own slice of farm magic—there`s always something new to discover and share with those you cherish!
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Aug 31
