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Explore the agricultural heart of the Highlands. Dive into articles and spotlights featuring the local farms, dedicated families, and hard-working individuals cultivating our land. Whether you're looking for seasonal farm activities or essential guides to regional meat producers and farmers selling directly to the community, this is your source for all things farming.

The Fleenors

Nestled in the scenic hills of Bristol, Virginia, Fleenor Farms is a cherished family-run agricultural destination that blends traditional farming with seasonal entertainment. Owned and operated by Ke...

Appalachian Regional Commission

- Chris Hodes
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves Named 2026 Appalachian Regional Commission States’ Co-Chair 

Gov. Reeves will work alongside ARC’s Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin and fellow Appalachian state governors to boost economic growth across the 13-state region.  Washington, D.C., January 5, 2026 – Mississippi [...]

- Ashley Hill
ARC Hosts 100 Appalachian College and University Students at Community Research Symposium, Seeks 2026 Participants 

Students from 13 colleges and universities across seven Appalachian states shared capstone research at the 25th annual Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative symposium.  WASHINGTON, D.C., December 11, 2025—The Appalachian Regional Commission [...]

- China Riddle
ARC Awards Over $12.6 Million to 80 Projects Designed to Strengthen Local Economies

Awards will help Appalachian organizations, community foundations and local governments obtain the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to address their local economic development needs.  WASHINGTON, D.C., December 4, 2025 – [...]

- Ashley Hill
ARC Announces Appalachian Leadership Institute Class of 2025-2026 

New class of ARC’s economic development training program comprises 40 fellows from across all 13 Appalachian states.  WASHINGTON, D.C., October 23, 2025—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the 40 [...]