by RC&D | Jul 25, 2016 | Agriculture, Environmental Conservation, Newsletter, Newsroom, Sowing Seeds
“Sowing Seed, helping feed, inspiring youth to take the lead….” A multi-partner educational journey for youth in urban Johnson City has begun! Project partners Appalachian RC&D Council, Build It Up East TN, Science Hill Alternative Center... by RC&D | Apr 10, 2016 | Newsletter
Created to build a vibrant local food culture by deepening the connections between local farmers, consumers, restaurants and retailers; Rooted in Appalachia Roadshows have traveled to 16 farmers markets across the region this summer. For a complete list of events,... by RC&D | Apr 9, 2016 | Newsletter
Ginseng is the most famous forest botanical and also the most valuable, but there are many other woodland plants that can be grown and harvested on forested property to earn income off of what might otherwise be marginal agricultural land. Appalachian Sustainable... by RC&D | Apr 9, 2016 | Newsletter
Workers loading a truck at the Appalachian Harvest Duffield Facility. AP Photo/Wade Payne Appalachian Harvest is a wholesale distributor run by the non-profit Appalachian Sustainable Development in Abingdon, Va. Since 2000, Appalachian Harvest has helped local farms... by RC&D | Apr 5, 2016 | Newsletter
Roasted Veggie Bruschetta 1 baguette or other loaf of crusty bread 1 green pepper 1 colored bell pepper 1 small eggplant ½ onion ½ lb tomatoes 1/2 bunch of basil 2 tbl olive oil 1 tbl balsamic vinegar Goat feta cheese to garnish Salt and pepper to taste Turn on the... by RC&D | Apr 5, 2016 | Agriculture, Field School, Newsletter, Newsroom
After 9 months of classes and farm visits, the pilot year of the Field School is entering it’s final month. 25 students, ranging in age from 27 to 73 have gone on this journey with the Appalachian RC&D Council, exploring topics like financial and business...