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“Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness.” 

Thomas Jefferson
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Featured Government

NCDEQ Funds Recycling Repairs & New Facilities

Caleb Musser Jun 3, 2026 0

On June 2, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality announced $25 million in grants to 16 local governments across…

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Government

How the New Farm Bill Alters Local Food System Funding

Aaron Creighton May 9, 2026 0

When the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) in May, much…

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Government

Virginia Tech Secures $3.5M for New Composting Facility

Josh Mason Apr 21, 2026 0

BLACKSBURG, Va. — The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has committed nearly $8 million to something most people don’t think…

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Government

2026 Ag Report: New Rules Effective Today and This Year

Hiram Jensen Jan 1, 2026 0

January 1, 2026 | Regional Legislative & Market Outlook For farmers, meat producers, and market gardeners in the Appalachian Highlands,…

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Government

New SWaN Platform: Instant Enviro Credits

Caleb Musser Dec 18, 2025 0

New platform promises price transparency for developers and landowners in the mitigation market. RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Environmental…

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Farms Government

What New Aid for Farms Means for Appalachian Growers

Caleb Musser Dec 11, 2025 0

The U.S. agricultural sector faces new volatility from rapidly changing international trade policies. Retaliatory tariffs from partners like China disrupt…

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Government

Three New Farm Permit Requirements Are Invalid

Hiram Jensen Nov 8, 2025 0

What the Case is About: Permit The regulations for North Carolina’s livestock and poultry producers underwent a significant transformation this…

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Government

New Tennessee Law Protects Farmland & Agriculture

Hiram Jensen Jul 9, 2025 0

NASHVILLE, TN – Governor Bill Lee has signed into law the Tennessee Farmland Preservation Act, Senate Bill 207 / House…

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Government

U.S. Government Set to Aid Farmers

Hiram Jensen Jun 3, 2025 0

The U.S. government is actively implementing various programs and initiatives to bolster the agricultural sector, focusing on financial relief, risk…

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Government

2025 Farmers Market Regulations in Tennessee and Virginia

Hiram Jensen Jun 2, 2025 0

June 2, 2025 Farmers markets in Tennessee and Virginia are undergoing significant regulatory changes aimed at enhancing food safety and…

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Jun 17, 2026
The front of the Appalachian Producers Cooperative
Inside Telford’s New Farmer-Owned Meat Cooperative
Jun 17, 2026
Open rural farm scene with red barn, wooden fences, green pastures and a bright blue sky with scattered clouds
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