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07/29/2026

🌟 Chef Spotlight: Tyler Rogers

From a fry cook in Magnolia, Arkansas to some of the world's most celebrated kitchens, Chef Tyler Rogers has built an extraordinary culinary career rooted in passion, precision, and hospitality.

After getting his start at Hudgies, Tyler honed his craft in Little Rock before training under some of the industry's most renowned chefs, including Joel Antunes at the Capital Hotel, before traveling the US and training under chefs at multiple Michelin Star restaurants.

Back in Arkansas, Tyler has led the kitchens at Onyx Coffee Lab, Hail Fellow Well Met, and most recently The Restaurant at Stonebreaker, where his thoughtful approach to food and warm hospitality earned rave reviews. Today, he's bringing his creativity to restaurant consulting and product development while preparing for his next venture.

On October 10, Chef Tyler will join Chef Rafael Rios and Chef Case Dighero for a one-night-only, multi-course dinner celebrating Arkansas's farms, flavors, and vibrant culinary community. Together, they'll create an unforgettable dining experience inspired by the season's finest local ingredients, all in support of Apple Seeds and our mission to ignite a lifelong love of fresh food. 🌱✨

Join us for an incredible evening of exceptional food, community, and impact. We can't wait to welcome you to the table. Get your tickets for this one night event - https://appleseedsar.org/events/eveningatthefarm2026

07/27/2026

This summer we got to welcome Teen Service Learning students to the farm. They’ve spent four weeks on the farm making a meaningful impact through our food donation program, harvesting fresh produce, packing family produce bags, maintaining the teaching farm, and supporting local food distribution efforts.

Along the way, they explored topics like food and nutrition security, poverty, and food access in Northwest Arkansas, gaining a deeper understanding of how they can make a difference in their community. We're grateful for their hard work, curiosity, and commitment to helping grow a healthier Arkansas!

Want to get your hands dirty? Check out our volunteer page to learn how you can get involved at Apple Seeds! https://appleseedsar.org/volunteer

07/25/2026

You won't want to miss our August Kitchen Table Dinner featuring two of the best chefs in the region - Jill McDonald and Wendy Schay. These two collaborators will bring their award-winning Southern patisserie style to the Apple Seeds Teaching Farm in Fayetteville courtesy of Happy Egg -- a perfect match since eggs are a foundational ingredient in French cooking!

Based in Little Rock and known for blending authentic French pastry techniques with Southern comfort food and local ingredients, Jill and Wendy are the chef and owner duo behind local restaurant favorite, The Croissanterie. The two started selling their beloved pastries at local farmer's markets, which grew into a community favorite food truck and eventually into one of West Little Rock's top restaurants. We're excited to welcome them to our kitchen to celebrate exceptional food and make an egg-ceptional memory of the evening.

Seating is limited, so secure your tickets now for this one-night-only event on
Saturday, August 22, at 6:00pm! Get your tickets through the link in our bio!

07/24/2026

🍅 We have a few tickets left to our last Kids Cooking Class of the Summer!

Drop the kids off at Apple Seeds and enjoy a couple of hours to yourselves while they learn to cook fresh, seasonal recipes straight from the farm. Our Farm to Table Cooking Classes give kids the chance to harvest, create, taste, and build confidence in the kitchen—all for just $25.

💚 $25 per child
👩‍🍳 Ages 7–12
🌱 Hands-on cooking with seasonal ingredients
📍 Apple Seeds Teaching Farm
🎟️ https://appleseedsar.org/events/howtomakepasta2026

07/22/2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Apple Seeds Teaching Farm. This Friday, our Super Secret Supper Club Kitchen Table Dinner offers a one-night-only farm-to-table experience unlike anything else in Northwest Arkansas.

You'll enjoy a thoughtfully crafted multi-course menu, beautiful farm surroundings, and the kind of shared table that turns strangers into friends. It's the perfect way to celebrate Restaurant Week while supporting a healthier future for Arkansas kids.

🌿 Friday, July 25
📍 Apple Seeds Teaching Farm

Celebrate Fayetteville Restaurant Week with an experience you'll be talking about long after the last course.

Join us for our July Kitchen Table Dinner as we welcome Chef Brandy Barnes back to Apple Seeds! She's bringing her "Super Secret Supper Club" a local, roaming NWA culinary experience created by local chefs and friends focusing on sharing heartfelt culinary experiences, into the open just f

07/21/2026

✨Evening at the Farm Sponsor highlight ✨

We are incredibly grateful to Adventure Subaru, Honest Co., Flowers Foods, and The Rustik Oven for being Harvesting Sponsors at this year’s Evening at the Farm!

Sponsors for Evening at the Farm support Apple Seeds’ educational programs for kids and donations of fresh food to thousands of local families. We’re so grateful for community partners who believe in the power of fresh, healthy food and its impact on our neighbors.

Tickets are still available — don’t miss this unforgettable fall dinner!

🎟️: https://appleseedsar.org/events/eveningatthefarm2026

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07/16/2026

We've had so much fun making this month’s recipe throughout the first four weeks of camp! The TropiKale Green Smoothie is the perfect thing to cool you off on hot summer days! 🍏☀

Pro Tip: Use frozen bananas for a thicker summer treat or a splash of orange juice for added sweetness! Get the recipe: https://appleseedsar.org/recipes.
Plus you learn how to make them at our Kids’ Table Summer Camp!

07/15/2026

👨‍🍳 Chef Spotlight: Case Dighero

Few people embody the spirit of Arkansas's food culture quite like Chef Case Dighero.

Case has spent his career celebrating the people, places, and traditions that define our region's cuisine. Through his company, Edible Culture, his work as Food Editor for CitiScapes Magazine Metro Monthly, and his leadership in shaping the culinary philosophy at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, he's helped tell the story of Arkansas through food.

When he's not writing or hosting unforgettable dining experiences, you'll often find him exploring the outdoors, cooking over an open fire, foraging, fishing, hunting, and discovering the wild ingredients that make this region so unique. His adventurous approach to food is rooted in a deep appreciation for local landscapes, seasonal ingredients, and the connections they create around the table.

This fall, he's bringing that passion back to Evening at the Farm.

On October 10, Chef Case will join Chef Rafael Rios and Chef Tyler Rogers for a one-night-only, multi-course dinner celebrating Arkansas's farms, flavors, and culinary community, all in support of Apple Seeds and our mission to inspire healthy eating for kids across the state.

Reserve your seat today: https://appleseedsar.org/events/eveningatthefarm2026

07/14/2026

✨Evening at the Farm Sustaining Sponsor highlight ✨

We are incredibly grateful to Danone,Ole Mexican Food, Triscuit, and Unilever for being Sustaining Sponsors at this year’s Evening at the Farm!

Shoutout to these amazing organizations for bringing Evening at the Farm to life. Their support powers our year-round programs for kids, bringing fresh food to those who most need it.

You can be part of the impact too — grab your tickets for the most anticipated farm-to-table dinner this fall!

🎟️ https://appleseedsar.org/events/eveningatthefarm2026

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07/11/2026

✨ Getting a seat at one of Chef Brandy Barnes' dinners isn't easy... and that's exactly what makes them so special.

As the creative force behind the Super Secret Supper Club, Brandy is known for unforgettable, one-of-a-kind dining experiences that bring people together around incredible food and memorable stories. And we're thrilled to welcome her back to Apple Seeds for our July Kitchen Table Dinner.

Even more exciting? Brandy is working towards her Certified Cheese Professional credential, a recognition held by only a select group of cheese experts across the country! 🧀👏

Join us on Saturday, July 25 for an intimate evening of seasonal flavors, thoughtful pairings, and a meal you'll be talking about long after the last course.

Seats are limited, Reserve your seat today: https://appleseedsar.org/events/julykitchentabledinner

Join us for our July Kitchen Table Dinner as we welcome Chef Brandy Barnes back to Apple Seeds! She's bringing her "Super Secret Supper Club" a local, roaming NWA culinary experience created by local chefs and friends focusing on sharing heartfelt culinary experiences, into the open just f