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impacts of the funding freeze

Federal grants that fund a portion of ASD’s work to support farmers have been frozen by the government. It’s hurting our local and regional farmers, hungry families, and the economic security of our communities. Learn what you can do to help ASD fight the freeze. 

Tickets on sale now

Join us May 19 at Kelly Ridge Farms, LLC, for our next F2T Supper. You’ll enjoy a three-course, locally sourced seasonal meal prepared and served family style by Abingdon Chef Sarah Soto, and perfectly paired with Tumbling Creek Ciders. Tickets $85, now available!

Agroforestry Experts: Deep Dive

Our Spring 2025 season of the popular Ask an Agroforester webinar series has launched – check out the speaker lineup! All sessions are totally free, and provide great opportunities to do deep dives with top industry experts. Learn more and register here. 

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

Next Round opens Spring 2025

Part of the Appalachia Regional Food Business Center, the Business Builder Subawards provide grants from $5,000 to $100,000 for small- to medium-sized farms and food businesses. Learn more about what can and can’t be covered before the next round opens.

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, aggregation, and more. Check it out!

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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