Created in 2017 to connect local community with local food, Farm Fresh Appalachia includes multiple non-profit organizations doing grassroots work in agriculture and tourism in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Funding for Farm Fresh Appalachia is provided by the USDA through Farmers Market Promotion Program, and Regional Food Systems Program grants.
Farm Fresh Appalachia Partner Organizations
Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development
Appalachian Sustainable Development
Jonesborough Locally Grown
Mountain Harvest Kitchen
Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association
Southwest Virginia Tourism
Tennessee Association of Farmers Markets
Additional Supporting Organizations
Radio Bristol
Second Harvest Food Bank
TN Dept of Human Services
UT Ag Extension
VA Tech Cooperative Extension
The City of Kingsport
Nourish Knoxville
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
Virginia Farmers Market Association
and many regional school systems
Monthly Farm Report from Radio Bristol – Filmed in 2016-2019, this series of video interviews took us on a journey around the Southern Appalachia Highlands, introducing us to some of the farmers and business owners that grow and produce our food. Food is part of our story, and farmers are the foundation of these stories. The Farm Report videos were featured at the monthly radio show Farm & Funtime at the Bristol Birthplace of Country Music Museum. Arranged by Rachel Wheeler and Kris Truelsen; hosted by Kris Truelsen; filmed by Radio Bristol Staff; produced by Kris Truelsen and Radio Bristol staff.
Farm Fresh Appalachia Team
TN Coordinator, Appalachian RC&D Council: Emily Bidgood | (423) 427-0560
VA Coordinator, Appalachian Sustainable Development: Lindsey Felty | (276) 623-1121