The topography of the Appalachian Highlands—characterized by steep grades, fragmented pastureland, and variable microclimates—has historically limited the efficiency of conventional…
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Reviving the Pawpaw: Appalachia’s Lost Delicacy is Back Now
I smelled them before I saw them. I was shin-deep in a creek, just off the main road, pushing through…
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The Sounds of an Appalachian Neighborhood on Ice
A Peaceful Foreboding It crackles. Have you ever heard the sound of a wintry mix falling in the Appalachians? It…
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Registration Open for ASAP’s Business of Farming Conference
Registration is open now for the annual event for professional and aspiring farmers. ASHEVILLE, NC (Jan. 14, 2026)—The 23rd annual…
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The New Normal: ASAP’s Push for Year-Round Local Food
Ten years ago, the local food calendar in the Appalachian Highlands had a hard stop. Come November, the bright greens…
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A Poem About Virginia: An Old and Ageless Beauty
VIRGINIA By Kathryn Jacobson She has an old type of beauty. I’m not quite sure why she feels that way;…
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Function and Form from Old to New: The Appalachian Barn
In the Appalachian Highlands, a barn has never been merely a structure. It is a survival machine. Driving through the…
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Feast or Famine: The K-Shaped Economy of Farming Now
Why cattle producers are seeing a golden period, while row crop farmers face a perfect storm of low prices and…
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Closing the Media Gap for Farmers of the Highlands
We’re launching a nonprofit newsroom to preserve Appalachian Highlands heritage and support its future. The Appalachian Highlands, spanning Asheville to…
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Why Canning Was Essential to Survival in Appalachia
In the Appalachian Highlands, “putting up” or canning isn’t just a chore or a challenge; it is the boundary between…
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