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Caleb Musser

Walter Cronkite School alumnus Caleb Musser pivoted from sports broadcasting to sustainable agriculture after an environmental journalism course shifted his focus. He now applies the same narrative rigor from sports reporting to cover agricultural innovation and its economic impact.

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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 ridges of East Tennessee, the hollows of Southwest Virginia, or the rolling hills ...

Caleb Musser
January 17, 2026
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New SWaN Platform: Instant Enviro Credits

New platform promises price transparency for developers and landowners in the mitigation market. RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has launched a new digital platform, ...

Caleb Musser
December 18, 2025
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What New Aid for Farms Means for Appalachian Growers

The U.S. agricultural sector faces new volatility from rapidly changing international trade policies. Retaliatory tariffs from partners like China disrupt every part of the farm economy, including our...

Caleb Musser
December 11, 2025
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An Exciting Visit to the State Street Farmers Market

There’s something truly magical about a Saturday morning spent at a local farmers market, and in Bristol, Tennessee, that magic comes alive at the State Street Farmers Market! Nestled in the hea...

Caleb Musser
June 22, 2025
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Experience the Magic of TN’s Farms!

JOHNSON CITY, TN – June 20, 2025 – Get ready! Experience the lively farms of Northeast Tennessee. The Appalachian NE Tennessee Resource Conservation & Development Council (RC&D Council) is exc...

Caleb Musser
June 20, 2025
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Highlands Farm Fests: Delight in Celebrating the New Season!

As the leaves begin to blush with autumn’s embrace or the spring air fills with the promise of new growth, the Tri-Cities, Tennessee region comes alive with a vibrant tradition: farm festivals. ...

Caleb Musser
June 3, 2025
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Featured Posts

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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