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Farm to Table @ Platter & Pour

Tickets are on sale now for our first Farm-to-Table of 2025! This unique tasting event will feature locally-inspired culinary treats and curated wine and beer pairings. Plus, meet & mingle with area farmers and producers who supply the event. Sponsored by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol. $65 per ticket.

Grow Your Own Recruitment Open

If you’re interested in learning how to grow fresh food, but aren’t sure where to start, then consider starting here. Our Grow Your Own program provides tools, compost, seeds, monthly training, and a network of other growers who can offer advice and encouragement. Learn more and apply here.

Paid, on The Job Training 

Groundwork is recruiting now through January 27 for a number of 6-month, paid, on-the-job training positions. It offers three unique pathways to choose from, loads of personal and professional support, plus Peer Recovery opportunities – all specially designed for individuals with barriers to employment. 

Our Impacts

$37 MILLION

sold by Appalachian Harvest for local farmers since 2001

150,000 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

123,000 FOOD BOXES

distributed to communities since June 2020

Workshops, Events & More

There’s plenty to keep you engaged, from workshops to trainings and more. We’d love to see you at an event!

Veteran Support & Outreach

Creating opportunities in agriculture for the brave men and women who have served our country.

Farmer PRIDE Coalition

Grassroots-based networking and education for folks in the food and ag system who identify as LGBTQ+.

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