VIRGINIA By Kathryn Jacobson She has an old type of beauty. I’m not quite sure why she feels that way;…
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A Poem About Virginia: An Old and Ageless Beauty
Function and Form from Old to New: The Appalachian Barn
In the Appalachian Highlands, a barn has never been merely a structure. It is a survival machine. Driving through the…
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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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Closing the Media Gap for Farmers of the Highlands
We’re launching a nonprofit newsroom to preserve Appalachian Highlands heritage and support its future. The Appalachian Highlands, spanning Asheville to…
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Why Canning Was Essential to Survival in Appalachia
In the Appalachian Highlands, “putting up” or canning isn’t just a chore or a challenge; it is the boundary between…
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Smoky Mountain Magic: The Lost 1800s Stew Recipe
In the pages of Smoky Mountain Magic—that beloved culinary bible compiled by the Junior Service League of Johnson City in…
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Reclaim The River: Timely Restoration Workshop ARC&D Council
In Northeast Tennessee, our rivers are more than beautiful landmarks; they fuel our farms, shape our childhoods, and drive our…
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Front Porch Tales: The Art of the Liar’s Bench
When the sun finally drops behind the ridge and the last chore is done, life on an Appalachian Highlands farm…
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2026 Ag Report: New Rules Effective Today and This Year
January 1, 2026 | Regional Legislative & Market Outlook For farmers, meat producers, and market gardeners in the Appalachian Highlands,…
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Don’t Be Corn-fused: Comparing Old vs. New Technologies
In August, the Appalachian Highlands are drowning in corn. Silver Queen, Peaches and Cream, Hickory King—it comes in by the…
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