Photos Courtesy of Old Morris Farm, LLC We met Eric and Lesley Guerra at Vintage Market Days a few months ago. Their handcrafted goat milk products caught our eye, but their story captured us. The Gue...
You immediately feel the contrast between the sharp, cold spring wind and the warm, lively activity of the farm’s seasonal reopening when driving through the front gate and heading down the narr...
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...
The Farm In the mountains of Butler, Tennessee, one special patch of soil is rooted in family, faith, health, tradition, and progress. Hillside Haven Farm is not only beautiful and well-tended but als...
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...
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 ...
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...
A Highland Holiday Tradition Perched in the highlands of Appalachian communities, a rare breed of farmer faces challenges that ultimately bring forth cheer. Christmas tree farms located in a small poc...
The Deep Roots of Thomas Hollow Nursery: 33 Years of Green Growth Tucked away in a quiet hollow just off Oak Grove Road in Bristol, Virginia, lies a thriving oasis of horticulture—Thomas Hollow Nurser...
For too long, a closely guarded secret at Fleenor Farms in Bristol, VA, fueled intense curiosity among loyal customers. Masterminds Sabrina and Keith Fleenor, famous for their incredible bratwurst, we...
