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Tours, Workshops & more

Interested in agroforestry? We’ve got you covered! Check out our 2025 Agroforestry Farm Tour Series, our Agroforestry Trainings for Natural Resource Professionals, and our NEW Alley Cropping workshop for producers and land managers. 

ASD Merch Now Available

Spread the love for agriculture and support ASD’s impacts on workforce development, food access, agriculture education, resource conservation, and economic development. Our new 2025 shirts are in, plus a very limited supply of 2024 shirts. And – we have hats!

Our first 4-Miler for Ag!

Join us for our first-ever Barn to Run 4-miler walk/run coming up October 12 (National Farmer’s Day) in Abingdon. Wear your favorite fruit/veggie gear or farming coveralls! The first 100 to register are guaranteed a race t-shirt! Register here.

Our Impacts

$40 MILLION

sold by Appalachian Harvest for local farmers since 2001

160,000 LBS

of food grown by Grow Your Own families since 2012

7+ MILLION LBS OF FOOD

donated to rural food pantries in Central Appalachia

$58,071

in VA Fresh Match incentives redeemed in SWVA since 2018

80+ RAISED BEDS

installed at local schools, youth clubs, and childcare centers

200,500 FOOD BOXES

distributed to communities since June 2020

July 19, 8:30-2:30, Blountville

This free workshop is specially designed for current military personnel, veterans, and their spouses. Attendees will learn about the proven therapeutic benefits of gardening and horticulture, while also discussing career and networking options. Register here!

Supporting farmers & Producers

One of the oldest rural food hubs in the U.S., our Appalachian Harvest Food Hub provides a suite of business services to regional farmers and producers, like shared-use equipment, access to markets, technical assistance & more.

Veterans Support initiatives

We support America’s veterans through our Patriot Garden Box Project, our Veterans Coalition, and more. How can we help you? Take our Veterans Needs Assessment and let us know how we can better serve your goals and needs related to agriculture.

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