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Aaron, With a family deeply rooted in publishing and journalism, you could say it runs in his blood. Aaron was the former Managing Editor of the Alpenhorn News, in Crestline, CA and later became owner and Publisher of the same weekly newspaper under the name Alpine Mountaineer. His early career focused on the printing industry, where he advised major newspapers, including the San Francisco Chronicle and the London Financial Times, on production and artwork. Today, Aaron is CEO of Gavel Media, a nonprofit media company producing media that supports agriculture, local food sources, food accessibility, farmers and farmers markets.

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A Fresh Look at Bristol’s Own Big Red Apple Shed

Today, I found myself pulling up to 594 Highway 126 in Bristol, Tennessee, just in time for the grand reopening of the Big Red Apple Shed. The energy in the parking lot told the whole story before I e...

Aaron Creighton
March 16, 2026
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Grey Oyster Mushrooms
  • Appalachian Foodways
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Finding Fungi Magic in an Abingdon Basement

As I walked through the Abingdon Farmers Market in early March, looking for a particular farmer to interview, I completely forgot my goal when I was drawn to the vivid fungi at the Thurston Family Far...

Aaron Creighton
March 15, 2026
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Mohsin and Katlin in front of custom art
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The Pakalachian: Two Culinary Worlds on One Amazing Plate

The Commons and the Uncommon If you have ever been to the Commons in Abingdon, you will notice that there really isn’t much that is common about it. It’s an eclectic hub full of interestin...

Aaron Creighton
March 14, 2026
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Toby, Sasquatch, and Christina
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The Unexpected Magic of Appalachian Gourd Art

First Encounters with Gourd Art I had never heard of gourd art until I moved to Bristol, Virginia, and passed through Memphis. We stopped at my wife’s Uncle Jim’s and Aunt Mashelle’s...

Aaron Creighton
March 7, 2026
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Brewing Sustainable Magic in the Blue Ridge Hills

A Serendipitous Encounter at the Market Every once in a while, I go to a market expecting to just browse, but instead, I stumble upon a story that absolutely demands to be written. That’s exactl...

Aaron Creighton
March 7, 2026
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Reenactors fighting the Battle of the State of Franklin
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The Strange History of America’s Lost Frontier State

On February 28, 2026, I had the rare chance to step back in time at the Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site. I was there to see the reenactment of the Battle of the State of Franklin, which stands out a...

Aaron Creighton
March 1, 2026
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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? Are they local?Plenty of us who ask these questions gladly frequent farmers markets and farm st...

Aaron Creighton
February 22, 2026
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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 of those experiences. The relocation Grand Opening celebration fo...

Aaron Creighton
February 14, 2026
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Explore Bristol Building from the Lawn
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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 the city’s historic downtown train station and flanked by vintage-...

Aaron Creighton
February 12, 2026
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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 fuel your season. The Rural Advancement Foundation Inte...

Aaron Creighton
February 7, 2026
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Appalachian Highlands Farmer Magazine is a publication of Gavel Media, a non-profit multimedia company dedicated to strengthening agriculture, food systems, and rural culture across the Appalachian Highlands. We bridge the gap between research and practice, amplifying local voices to promote sustainability, food security, and economic resilience throughout the region.For information about this magazine, to send us ideas on things you would like to see covered here, or to advertise, get in touch with us.

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1Big Red Apple Shed Grand Opening Sign
A Fresh Look at Bristol’s Own Big Red Apple Shed
March 16, 2026
2Grey Oyster Mushrooms
Finding Fungi Magic in an Abingdon Basement
March 15, 2026
3Mohsin and Katlin in front of custom art
The Pakalachian: Two Culinary Worlds on One Amazing Plate
March 14, 2026

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