A Serendipitous Encounter at the Market Every once in a while, I go to a market expecting to just browse, but instead, I stumble upon a story that absolutely demands to be written. That’s exactl...
The Golden Hour Picnic It’s early summer, and we’ve finished our burgers, crumpling the greasy wrappers and depositing them into covered bins. We return to our blanket, sipping the last of...
On February 28, 2026, I had the rare chance to step back in time at the Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site. I was there to see the reenactment of the Battle of the State of Franklin, which stands out a...
The Mini Highland Cow: A Spark of Connection Carter giggles as the fuzzy creatures crowd him, nuzzling his hand, competing for treats and chin scratches. “Okay, okay! There’s enough for al...
I have always loved food with a story. So, when I first heard about an elusive, intensely flavored wild onion, or Ramp, that drives foragers wild every spring, I knew I had to dig deeper. I wanted to ...
Standing at 215 Volunteer Parkway, the new Explore Bristol Visitor Center feels like it has always belonged here. Modeled after the city’s historic downtown train station and flanked by vintage-...
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...
It is a bitter pill to swallow, yet a necessary one: Some of our food is fake. The “Extra Virgin Olive Oil” you drizzle on your salad might be colored sunflower oil. Some people dilute tha...
A Peaceful Foreboding It crackles. Have you ever heard the sound of a wintry mix falling in the Appalachians? It sounds a bit like rain with its steady, calming rhythm, and a bit like hail, drumming t...
Registration is open now for the annual event for professional and aspiring farmers. ASHEVILLE, NC (Jan. 14, 2026)—The 23rd annual Business of Farming Conference, presented by ASAP (Appalachian Sustai...
