Community Supported Agriculture (aka CSA) helps eliminate some of the uncertainty of farming. When customers commit in advance to purchasing a CSA share, farmers are able to plan their crops with confidence. CSAs are critical to keeping a farm in business. At Olivette Farm, Continue Reading
The “agrihood” or agricultural neighborhood, is a community with a professionally managed farm as its centerpiece. The agrihood has seen a rise in popularity in times of uncertainty and food scarcity as they provide more sustainable living. Other attractive features include Continue Reading
When COVID-19 came close to home this spring, the school, like others, moved to virtual instruction. Asheville Waldorf school took their classrooms outside. Olivette Riverside Community and Farm was host to the schools grades one, three and four. Olivette Riverside Continue Reading
Recently Olivette’s very own Scott Austin was featured on episode 363 of the popular podcast Behind the Shield. Behind the Shield is a podcast hosted by James Geering, a Firefighter sharing the stories of talented people from a variety of backgrounds. The podcast aims to Continue Reading
There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a location for retirement. For those seeking a healthy lifestyle, the agrihood has become a popular option. Olivette Riverside Community and Farm was recently featured on Babyboomers in a piece discussing retirement Continue Reading
I never understood the power of a flower until we participated in the annual Olivette sunflower bomb. The activity was uplifting on its own. Gathering flowers with friends and family will put a smile on anyone's face. Then we shared the flowers with the community at large, Continue Reading
