The Appalachian Highlands have some of the nation’s richest biodiversity and most productive agricultural landscapes. However, a quiet siege constantly…
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Raising Mini Highland Cows with Integrity and Love
The Mini Highland Cow: A Spark of Connection Carter giggles as the fuzzy creatures crowd him, nuzzling his hand, competing…
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Local Food: Why We Love Boone Street Market’s Mission
Searching for Your Local Food Source Do you care where your food comes from? Who grew it? Who raised it?…
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The Appalachian Spring Wild Ramp: Why Foragers Love Them
I have always loved food with a story. So, when I first heard about an elusive, intensely flavored wild onion,…
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Sell Local: Join the Elizabethton Farmers Market Now
Elizabethton Farmers Market: A Hub for Local, Sustainable Goods The Elizabethton Farmers Market is gearing up for another season of…
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Sign Up Now: Hillside Haven Farm 2026 CSA Season
The Farm In the mountains of Butler, Tennessee, one special patch of soil is rooted in family, faith, health, tradition,…
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Bristol’s New Gem: Dancing Rabbit Grand Opening is Here
There are grand openings, and then there are experiences. Today, Appalachian Highlands Farmers Magazine had the honor of attending one…
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Explore Bristol: A New Era for Twin Cities Tourism
Standing at 215 Volunteer Parkway, the new Explore Bristol Visitor Center feels like it has always belonged here. Modeled after…
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Recreating the Magic of Frances’ Old Kitchen Wisdom
Frances’ Macaroni and Cheese “Frances!” I jog her down, catching her in the foyer of The Church of Jesus Christ.…
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Free Money for Farmers: 2026 RAFI Grant Guide
For farmers in the Appalachian Highlands, February isn’t just about preparing for the thaw—it’s about securing the funding that will…
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