As I walked through the Abingdon Farmers Market in early March, looking for a particular farmer to interview, I completely…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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.…
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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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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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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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The Truth About Food Fraud: Appalachian Solutions
It is a bitter pill to swallow, yet a necessary one: Some of our food is fake. The “Extra Virgin…
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