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Appalachian Farmers’ Market Association to Host 7th Annual Conference, Feb 21
The Appalachian Farmers Market Association (AFMA), a program of Appalachian Sustainable Development, is hosting their 7th Annual Conference on February 21, 2015 from 9 am – 3:30 pm. The Conference is being held at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education...
Haynesfield Elementary School creates a “Learning Landscapes” garden to guide children towards healthier eating and more active lifestyles
Abingdon, VA, 11/6/14 – Haynesfield Elementary School, Bristol TN will soon begin transforming an un-used courtyard on campus into an outdoor “Learning Landscapes” classroom featuring 2 raised garden beds, a rain barrel water collection system and...
Appalachian Sustainable Development Receives $100,000 Grant to Increase Healthy Food Access
Part of $10 Million to Improve Fresh Food Access and Nutrition Education Abingdon, VA, 11/19/2014 – Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) has been awarded a two-year $100,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the...
Conference Scholarship Details – apply by Feb 13
Thanks to the TN RC&D Council we are able to offer a scholarship for young beginning farmers. If awarded, your conference registration is reduced to only $25.00 (from $55 regular rate). You must apply by Friday February 13th, but we only have so many slots, so...
Apply Now! Full time Local Foods Promotion Coordinator
This two-year position is funded by the US. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service. The contractor will coordinate a partnership of three nonprofits (Appalachian RC&D Council, Appalachian Sustainable Development and Jonesborough Locally Grown)...
Farm-to-Business Registration Now Open
Register here for the Tricities Farm-to-Business Mixer! The local food expo has been rescheduled for same time and place (5:30, 123 E. Main St at Old Quarters in Jonesborough) for FEBRUARY 23 due to inclement weather. Registration has been extended. On...
2014 – What a Year!
2014 - what a year! From Quilt Barns to stream banks to farmers speed dating, the Appalachian RC&D Council had an amazing year, thanks to friends and volunteers like you! Here are highlights from the year... and ways for you to support the ARC&D in 2015 to...
Apply Now – Grant Opportunity for New Youth-Focused Gardens
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS! The Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council (ARC&D) and the Tennessee Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) have teamed up to increase awareness of community gardening and urban agriculture by providing the funds to...
Greeneville Antique Market Unveiling Rose Quilt Square
This Sunday, November 9th, at 2:30pm come out to the Greeneville Antique Market on Depot St. to enjoy holiday deals and the latest quilt square in downtown Greeneville, a graceful applique Rose Variation. The owners of the antique market, Vickie Gregory and Becky...