# Event Details - **Event Name**: Author Talk: The Farm at Black Mountain College by David Silver - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: While many people know about Black Mountain College, few know about its farms—both at Blue Ridge and Lake Eden campuses. These farms were started and sustained by (mostly) students, served to save the college money and help build community, and for a while, especially during World War II, supplied the college with most of its food. Significantly, the college learned how to farm from local farmers, including those with the Asheville Farm School (now Warren Wilson College) and the nearby Mountain Test Farm. Join David Silver, professor at the University of San Francisco and author of The Farm at Black Mountain College, as he shares insights and stories about food and farming at Black Mountain College. This free event is presented in partnership with Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center and the 16th Annual ReVIEWING Black Mountain College International Conference. About David Silver David Silver is a professor of environmental studies and urban agriculture at the University of San Francisco, where he also works with the USF Community Garden, USF Food Pantry, and USF Seed Library. Recently, David published The Farm at Black Mountain College (Atelier Éditions and the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 2024), a result of over a decade of research, and he is currently working on a new storytelling project titled "Black Mountain College in San Francisco." About Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center www.blackmountaincollege.org The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC) preserves and continues the legacy of educational and artistic innovation of Black Mountain College (BMC). We achieve our mission through collection, conservation, and educational activities including exhibitions, publications, and public programs. About Buncombe County Special Collections specialcollections.buncombenc.gov The Buncombe County Special Collections Library (formerly the North Carolina Room) is located on the lower level of Pack Memorial Library in Downtown Asheville. Buncombe County Special Collections preserves and provides access to archives and reference materials about the social, cultural, and natural history of Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/asheville/author-talk-the-farm-at-black-mountain-college-by-david-silver/200030672928400 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, exhibitions, business, conferences, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 25 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Asheville - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: 67 Haywood St, Asheville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28801 - **lat**: 35.59667 - **long**: -82.55492 - **full address**: 67 Haywood St, Asheville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28801 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Author Talk: The Farm at Black Mountain College by David Silver - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/af459a6424d58b8333c0c1808775b88c3216172e432b0f835930ad1372aaac08-rimg-w1200-h675-dc483838-gmir?v=1788826440 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Author Talk: The Farm at Black Mountain College by David Silver being held? - **A:** Author Talk: The Farm at Black Mountain College by David Silver takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am at 67 Haywood St, Asheville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28801. - **Q**: Who is organizing Author Talk: The Farm at Black Mountain College by David Silver? - **A:** Author Talk: The Farm at Black Mountain College by David Silver is organized by Buncombe County Special Collections. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Author Talk: The Farm at Black Mountain College by David Silver is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Asheville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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