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Trisha Starr

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Texas A&M Agricultural Communications graduate Trisha Starr grew up on a Central Texas organic farm, witnessing the disconnect between producers and consumers. She now writes stories that demystify agriculture, highlighting sustainable practices and local food heroes.

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Smoky Mountain Magic: The Lost 1800s Stew Recipe

In the pages of Smoky Mountain Magic—that beloved culinary bible compiled by the Junior Service League of Johnson City in 1960—there sits a recipe that feels less like instructions for dinner and more...

Trisha Starr
January 9, 2026
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Pickled Vs. Freeze-dried
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Don’t Be Corn-fused: Comparing Old vs. New Technologies

In August, the Appalachian Highlands are drowning in corn. Silver Queen, Peaches and Cream, Hickory King—it comes in by the bushel. The challenge hasn’t changed in 200 years: How do we keep this...

Trisha Starr
December 27, 2025
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Energy In the Rainy Tents at Elizabethton’s Christmas Market

ELIZABETHTON, TN—The weather outside was frightful—or at least, quite cold and wet—but the spirit inside the tents at the Elizabethton Christmas Market was absolutely delightful. On December 2nd, Kiwa...

Trisha Starr
December 4, 2025
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Jonesborough Farmers Market: The Ultimate in Fresh Food

Stepping into Jonesborough, Tennessee, is like entering a living postcard. To call this town cute and quaint is an understatement. It’s a pristine gem with a rich history, holding the title of T...

Trisha Starr
July 27, 2025
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Absolutely Delicious Fried Cabbage Recipe

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program. Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American...

Trisha Starr
June 3, 2025
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Brownies
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Sweet Potato Brownies Recipe

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program. Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American...

Trisha Starr
June 3, 2025
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Rooted in Resilience: Life and Love on The King Family Farm

Piney Flats, Tennessee – The Appalachian foothills cradle a tapestry of green, and amidst the rolling landscape, the King Family Farm stands as a testament to generations of hard work, unwavering dedi...

Trisha Starr
June 3, 2025
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Featured Posts

1The restored Carl Barckhoff Organ from the 1890s - Photo by Daniel K Smith
Breathing Life Into the Pipes at Grace Lutheran Church
May 4, 2026
2Family at the table with dinner
Theology of the Table and the Slow Food Revival
May 1, 2026
3Busy indoor market or fair in a large white warehouse-like hall, people browsing tables of goods at vendor booths.
Massive Crowds Love the 2026 Kingsport Farmers Market
April 30, 2026

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