Press Releases

Weathered but Strong: Executive Director letter for 2025

This past year has been a tumultuous one for many of us. More than a few farmers spent most of this year repairing and replacing fields, equipment, barns and even homes after Helene. For more than a month this fall, many working parents woke up with great anxiety about how to feed their children as SNAP benefits were held hostage in the federal government shutdown. The struggle is real. Even here at the Appalachian RC&D where we serve both these populations, we’ve had quite the journey navigating the upheaval of having federal grant funds suddenly pulled from us, and losing

Dana Ensor Reflects on 10 Years of Field School

Grand Oak Farm was established on over 1,000 acres by the Hale Family on a Revolutionary War grant. Owner, Dana Ensor (married to Bob Ensor), is the 8th generation to farm the remaining 100 acres.

Benefit Concert for Resilient Farmer Flood Relief

Paramount Bristol hosts one night for farmer flood recovery, November 15. A special line up of 5 acts.

Farmer Flood Relief – Resilient Farmer Fund Anniversary

Check out a new short film showing stories of farms rebuilding after Helene. More than 1,300 farms were flooded or damaged by the Hurricane and the recovery estimate is more than $1.5 billion. ARCD’s Resilient Farmer Fund goes to farmers dedicated to long term recovery of their farm and farming operations.

Celebrating National Farmers Market Week 2025 – with the return of Farmacy Fit

The Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council (ARCD) joins farmers markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 4-10, 2024.

Farm Tour 2025 and Benefit Concert

The Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council (ARCD) joins farmers markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 4-10, 2024.