There are grand openings, and then there are experiences. Today, Appalachian Highlands Farmers Magazine had the honor of attending one…
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Registration Open for ASAP’s Business of Farming Conference
Registration is open now for the annual event for professional and aspiring farmers. ASHEVILLE, NC (Jan. 14, 2026)—The 23rd annual…
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The New Normal: ASAP’s Push for Year-Round Local Food
Ten years ago, the local food calendar in the Appalachian Highlands had a hard stop. Come November, the bright greens…
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Feast or Famine: The K-Shaped Economy of Farming Now
Why cattle producers are seeing a golden period, while row crop farmers face a perfect storm of low prices and…
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Magic on State Street: The Odd and Awseome Boo-tique
Bristol, VA—On a blustery Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2025, I was on State Street covering the annual surge of…
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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…
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Embrace a Unique Local Christmas in Elizabethton.
An Appalachian Christmas: A Homegrown Holiday Feel There are not many traditions that can top the hearth-warmed, heartwarming feel of…
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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.…
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Johnson City Farmers Market: A Great Day in the Mountains
Artistic Vibes and a Park’s Purpose On July 12, we headed to Johnson City, Tennessee, to the Johnson City Farmers…
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Abingdon’s Rich History & Vibrant Farmers Market
Abingdon: A Brief History While this article is primarily about the Abingdon Farmers Market, we can’t discuss it without introducing…
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