We're having a plant sale! The ASD "Late Bloomers" Greenhouse will be open 10 am - 6 pm the week of May 6 - every day EXCEPT Wednesday, 8th - […]
A limited number of guests will experience a three-course, locally sourced seasonal meal prepared and served family style by Katlin and Mohsin Kazmi of The Pakalachian. Hosted by Kelly Ridge […]
Join us for stop #2 on our 2024 Agroforestry Farm Tour, as we visit Appalachian Cove Farm in Duffield. Come learn about integrated agroforestry practices from ethnobotanist and forest farmer, […]
Red Tail Grove is a 10-acre regenerative farm with a focus on multi-species intensive grazing and market gardening. They are entering year two of the business, and year three of […]
Stop by the Growing Together Community Garden on June 21 from 4-6 for a bit of food, fun, and games for everyone. We’re hosting this event to share all the […]
Join us June 24 (6 pm) at the Tazewell County Public Library (Bluefield Branch) for our Food Preservation Grow Your Own Workshop. Associate Professor Ryan Dorkoski will join us for […]
Join us on Thursday, June 27th at Shade Tree Valley, a small family forest farm outside of Broadway, VA. Shade Tree focuses on forest-grown products, ranging from slow-growing woodland botanicals […]
Join us June 27 (5-8 pm) at Pleasant View Methodist Church, for our Food Preservation Grow Your Own Workshop. Andrea Haubner from Virginia Cooperative Extension Services will teach us how to can preserves and vegetables. Space is limited in the kitchen area (to make and take home the preserves) - it is reserved for Grow […]
Integrating operations is key to incremental success in farming. Farms aren’t about single product lines, but about how you can design your operations to support each other and build your assets (and soils) for the long haul. Shift away from extractive farming methods and focus on long-term success. At Kelly Ridge, Justen will discuss their […]
Laurel Fork Sapsuckers Sugar Camp is tucked away in the western part of Virginia, high in the Appalachian Mountains at 4,108 feet. This 600-acre mountain farm was purchased by the family in 1957 and has provided shelter, heat, food and decades of outdoor fun and recreation for five generations. The property contains a portion of […]
Join us July 18 (6-7:30 pm) at the ASD Greenhouse for our Heart-Healthy Cooking Grow Your Own Workshop. Gerontologist Frances Bale will bring some delicious dinner and talk about the effects of what we eat on our bodies - specifically, on our hearts! We will talk about nutrition in backyard gardening and attendees will leave […]
This 6-hour workshop is designed for current military personnel, veterans and spouses. Research shows that exposure to nature and gardening has been shown to improve mental health outcomes for veterans. This workshop will explore the following: 1. Career options for veterans and opportunities to learn about how TN AgrAbility Project can assist veterans. 2. Hands-on gardening/horticulture […]