Living Better. Locally

Living better. Locally: its our tag line. It’s also what drives our commitment to propel our mission to transition Appalachia to a more resilient economy and a healthier population by supporting local agriculture, exploring new economic opportunities and connecting people to healthy food.

And since 1995, we have been working in Central Appalachia to make a difference for the people who call this region home. What began as opportunities for struggling tobacco farmers to grow fruits and vegetables and stay on family farms has become solutions to regional challenges that impacts workforce development, food access, and health and wellness. Learn More

Growing Communities

Appalachian Sustainable Development works in northeast TN and southwest VA, covering a 15 county physical footprint. With a focus on creating jobs in farming and agriculture and addressing food insecurity, we also collaborate with regional partners to bring necessary resources to the communities we serve. Our work tackles chronic challenges with education, empowerment and encouragement, we are creating solutions and bringing hope back.Learn More

Looking to make some money off of your land? Take this quick survey and then give us a call at 276.623.1121. The survey will help give us a better understanding of potential income opportunities for you. We then have plenty of tools and resources to help you through your growing experience!