The Lewis Family opened Lewis’ Country Store in Chilhowie after turning a three-year idea into a finished market in just…
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Lewis Family Opens a New Country Store in Chilhowie
Bill Vicars Builds a Better Way to Stir Apple Butter
I heard Bill Vicars’ apple butter machine before I saw it. I had been standing near an antique 1971 International…
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North Carolina NRCS FY2027 Conservation Funding Deadline
NRCS is giving North Carolina farmers until October 30 to apply for fiscal 2027 conservation funding that can support work…
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ETSU Farmers Market Shows the People Behind Local Food
Thursday was not a particularly busy day at the ETSU Farmers Market. Only a handful of vendors had set up…
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Protect Farms and Livestock With Better Disaster Planning
Disaster can strike a farm with little warning, damaging roads, fencing, buildings, equipment, and access to livestock in minutes. A…
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GRASS Project Offers Incentives for Better Grazing Practices
GRASS gives beef cattle and sheep producers in Virginia and West Virginia a chance to improve grazing systems with technical…
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Farm Beginnings Gives New Farmers a Year to Build Skills
Farm Beginnings gives aspiring and early-stage farmers a year to work through the business side of agriculture, from finances and…
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WNC AgOptions Grants Offer $10,000 for Family Farm Growth
WNC AgOptions is giving Western North Carolina farmers another chance to invest in their operations’ future through $10,000 grants for…
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Explore Local Markets With the New AHFM Market Guide
AHFM Farmers Market Guide makes it easier to find local markets, check schedules, explore locations, and learn which markets offer…
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S.T.A.R. Trail Became My Path Back to Better Health
S.T.A.R. Trail is more than a walking path through the Shenandoah Valley; for one woman recovering from injury, grief, and…
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