Why Hope? Hope is Becky's family name. But also, getting started in farming was a vision of hope. “Hope for simpler life,” says Steve, as well as more self-determination. "Farming has also come with many a tear thinking how did I get into this mess?” Hope prevails for...
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Cultivating Creativity: Ag and Art take center stage
The Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council (ARCD) announces the opening reception and announcement of winners for “Ag in Art,” a regional juried exhibition at Fischman Gallery in Johnson City, Tennessee. The exhibition will run from Friday, May 3...
Farmers Market Guide 2024
Farmers Markets Guide for northeast Tennessee This is your guide to the launch of lettuce, the start of strawberries, the kickoff of kale, the beginning of beets! There is so much to be thankful for as we reach the start of Farmers Market season. Opening Days...
Gardener Theresa’s Story
My love of gardening, nature, and Earth stewardship began as soon as I was old enough to sit up in the grass and investigate the diverse plants at my fingertips. I was born disabled and have never had access to nature in a way that fulfills my need to listen to the...
Now Hiring
See https://arcd.org/jobs/ for three new openings at the ARCD. Executive Director - ARCD seeks a dynamic and experienced executive director to continue our legacy. Communications & Marketing Director - If you’re passionate about harnessing the power of marketing...
Appalachian Regional Commission Names Susan McKinney as Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Appalachian Regional Commission Names Susan McKinney as Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow Susan McKinney to Represent Tennessee in Intensive Regional Leadership Development Program September 26, JOHNSON CITY, TN — The Appalachian Regional...
Kingsport Farmers Market to Host ARCD Farmacy Fit this Summer
Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Eastman, the Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council is launching Farmacy Fit, a farmers market walking program, in partnership with the Kingsport Farmers Market and Healthy Kingsport. Farmacy Fit aims to provide...
Farms to Folks Meet Your Farmer Fair
WHEN: April 16th — 12:00–4:00PM WHERE: Jonesborough Visitors Center Come meet your farmers and farmers market vendors just before market seasons kick off in Northeast Tennessee! At this Meet Your Farmer Fair, ARCD hopes to bring together farmers from across the region...
AppalCorps Service Member Position Opening – Farm & Market Coordinator with City Farms Grower Coalition, Chattanooga TN
Farm & Market Coordinator AmeriCorps Service Member Position BACKGROUND City Farms Grower Coalition is growing food and farmers at our partner campuses across the city of Chattanooga, with active training sites at The Bethlehem Center, Hope for the Inner City, and...
AppalCorps Service Member Position Opening: Local Food Access Coordinator with Nolensville Farmers Markets
WilCo Events/Nolensville Farmers Markets - Local Food Access Coordinator AmeriCorps Service Member Position BACKGROUND WilCo Events and the Nolensville Farmers Market are not-for-profit organizations whose mission is to connect farmers, food and the community to grow...