One of the longest running rural food hubs in the country; AH continues to set its sights on recruiting farmers, providing training and technical support and identifying strong markets. **Since 2001, local farmers have earned more than $9 million dollars in income.Appalachian Harvest (AH): ASD’s rural food hub
Fun Food Hub Facts:
- The average food hub in the US serves about 55 farmers. In 2015, AH worked with 66!
- 3% of US food hubs work with strictly organic farmers
- Appalachian Harvest works with both organic and conventional farmers. (We have found that it is hard to be exclusively organic in an area where many farmers are not interested in the challenges associated with becoming certified organic)
- Appalachian Harvest secures retail orders from grocers like Whole Foods and Ingles Markets
- Appalachian Harvest provides aggregation and distribution support
- Appalachian Harvest offers training in food safety and handling and organic certification
Free GAP (Good Agriculture Practices) Beginner Training
When: February 16, 2016
Where: Produce Source Partners in Ashland, VA
Info: 276.623.1121 and to sign up today!
This free course is needed if you’re interested in selling through Appalachian Harvest to Wholesale Markets. Not only is this class extremely informative, free lunch provided.
Free GAP (Good Agriculture Practices) Harmonized
When: February 17, 2016
Where: Produce Source Partners in Ashland, VA
Info: 276.623.1121 and to sign up today!
This free course is needed if you’re interested in selling through Appalachian Harvest to Wholesale Markets. Not only is this class extremely informative, free lunch provided.
