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Your support keeps us running. Our work depends on the generous donations we receive from community members, partners, and sponsors. Make a tax-deductible contribution to the Appalachian RC&D Council today, and you will be an integral part of our drive to support local agriculture, ensure access to nutritious food for all our local communities, and protect the natural beauty of Appalachia. You may choose to have your contribution applied to a specific program, or to wherever our greatest need is currently. Thank you for your support!
Newsroom
Andy Brown named Executive Director of Appalachian RC&D Council
Andy Brown, a distinguished conservationist, entrepreneur, leader and farmer has been named executive director of the Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council (ARCD).
Gardener Story: Susan Rasmussen
The personal growth that arises through the cultivation of plants and the nurturing process contributes to a sense of accomplishment and self-reliance, and the opportunity to engage with this community fosters a sense of togetherness for those times in the garden when it helps to know you are not alone in the battles against the weekends and bugs.
ARCD Increases Outreach and Communications Capacity with Addition of Two Staff Members
The Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council (ARCD) has expanded its commitment to outreach and communications with the announcement of two new staff members.
Gardener Story: Blevins Family
This year marks the beginning of a concerted effort on our part to make a truly productive family garden.
Gardener Story: The Mast Family
Gardening is important to me and my family because it helps us know where most of our produce comes from.
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