by Amy Davis | Feb 10, 2018 | Agriculture, CommunitySupportedAgriculture, CSA, FarmFreshAppalachia, Field School, LocalFood, Newsroom, Workshop
At February 8th’s Field School, we explored markets and marketing methods. A farmer panel of Adam Borden of Sunset View Farm, Jamie Dove of River Creek Farm and Main Street Pizza, and Rodney Webb of Salamander Springs Gardens discussed their personal experiences with... by Rachel Wheeler | Feb 7, 2018 | Agriculture, CSA, FarmFreshAppalachia, Newsroom
Farms Attending the 2018 Johnson City CSA Fair We live in such a local food rich area! The CSA Fair is a wonderful way to explore all of the options our farms have to offer. This year, the Johnson City Fair will include 8 farms and producers. This list gives just a... by RC&D | Jan 11, 2018 | Agriculture, Field School, Newsroom, Workshop
…may not be our sexiest Field School workshop, but getting a handle on your farm’s finances is crucial for the long term sustainability of your farm. A small farm is a small business! While financial planning may seem daunting, knowing what resources are... by RC&D | Dec 19, 2017 | Agriculture, Celebration, Farmacy, Field School, Newsroom, QuiltTrail, Sowing Seeds
from Emily Bidgood, Executive Director Highlights and many Thank Yous to follow…. What an exciting year for us who have the privilege of working and volunteering through the Appalachian RC&D Council! This year has shown me that by working together... by RC&D | Dec 15, 2017 | Agriculture, Field School, Newsroom, Workshop
On December 14th, the Livestock track of our Field School took a look at the ups, downs, and intricacies of farming poultry on a small scale. A farmer panel consisting of Elizabeth Malayter (JEM Farm, Rogersville), David Banks (Free Reign Farm, Elizabethton), and Tony... by RC&D | Dec 9, 2017 | Agriculture, Celebration, CSA, FarmFreshAppalachia, Field School, LocalFood, Newsroom
Appalachian RC&D Council –Awarded $500k to Boost Farmers Markets Across the Region November 30, 2017 Johnson City, TN Farmers Markets in Northeast TN and Southwest Virginia just received a big boost through a grant award of almost half a million dollars under the...