Appalachian Sustainable Development

Alley Cropping Fundamentals: Agroforestry Trainings for Natural Resource Professionals
2023-09-21 09:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | VT Catawba Sustainability Center, 4965 Catawba Creek Rd., Catawba, Virginia, United States
Alley Cropping FundamentalsSeptember 21, 2023 • 9:00 am – 3:30 pmVT Catawba Sustainability Center • 4965 Catawba Creek Rd, Catawba, VAFREE • Rain or Shine • Lunch Included

Calling all natural resource professionals who work with land managers! We are offering an agroforestry training program designed just for you, to help expand your knowledge of agroforestry so you can better serve your clients and community.

This program will offer a series of in-person workshops combined with online courses, all designed to be a la carte, so you attend whichever sessions you choose.

Grow Your Own: Heart Healthy Cooking in Tazewell, VA
2023-08-28 18:00 - 19:00 | American Legion Building, 222 Central Ave, Tazewell, Virginia, 24651, United States
This month’s Grow Your Own workshop covers heart-healthy cooking! Our own Susan Jewell (GYO participant) will be teaching us about heart-healthy choices and providing some delicious snacks! If you have recipes you would like to share, bring them! We love to see what’s going on in the kitchen.

Grow Your Own: Heart Healthy Cooking in Abingdon, VA
2023-08-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Faith in Action Community Garden, 798 Hillman Highway, Abingdon, Virginia, 24210, United States

Silvopasture Fundamentals: Agroforestry Trainings for Natural Resource Professionals
2023-08-15 09:00 - 15:30 | Southern Piedmont AREC, 2375 Darvills Rd, Blackstone, Virginia, United States
Silvopasture Fundamentals

August 15, 2023 • 9:00 am – 3:30 pmSouthern Piedmont AREC • 2375 Darvills Rd, Blackstone, VAFREE • Rain or Shine • Lunch Included

Calling all natural resource professionals who work with land managers! We are offering an agroforestry training program designed just for you, to help expand your knowledge of agroforestry so you can better serve your clients and community.

This program will offer a series of in-person workshops combined with online courses, all designed to be a la carte, so you attend whichever sessions you choose.

Farm to table suppers
2023-07-31 18:00 - 20:30 | Kelly Ridge Farms, 30558 Old Saltworks Road, Meadowview, Virginia, United States
Come back with us to where it all started. Chef Charles Parker helped ASD create the first farm to table supper at Kelly Ridge all those years ago! Now guests will experience a 3 course, locally sourced seasonal meal prepared and served family style by Executive Chef Charles of Papa Tom’s Cajun Persuasion, Abingdon. Tickets are $60/person and space is limited. Reserve your seat today: https://events.humanitix.com/farm-to-table-supper-chef-charles-and-tc3.

Chef Charles will create a unique Cajun/Appalachian menu that features the freshest ingredients in robust, rustic dishes. Not too spicy, just decadently flavorful, this menu is perfectly paired with Tumbling Creek Ciders (pressed and fermented on the farm). This dining experience will heighten your senses in every way. Seating is first come-first serve, and guests can sit at tables located inside the production facility our outside on the newly created outdoor patio (weather permitting). Layers and sturdy shoes are suggested.

Upon arrival, guests will enjoy local crusty breads, cheeses and pickled appetizers. Cider will be available for purchase. Supper is sure to please and also inspire. Each course is expertly paired with locally sourced Tumbling Creek Ciders.

Guests who arrive by 5:00 pm are invited to enjoy a special tour of the orchard, conducted by Tumbling Creek Cider Company co-owners. Guests are also welcome to purchase additional ciders before and after dinner.

100% of all proceeds benefit Appalachian Sustainable Development. This event is made possible through our generous sponsors: Aetna and Cary Street Partners.

Forest Farming Fundamentals: Agroforestry Trainings for Natural Resource Professionals
2023-07-20 09:00 - 15:30 | VT Kentland Farm, 5250 Whitethorne Rd, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
Forest Farming FundamentalsJuly 20, 2023 • 9:00 am – 3:30 pmVT Kentland Farm • 5250 Whitethorne Rd, Blacksburg, VAFREE • Rain or Shine • Lunch Included

Calling all natural resource professionals who work with land managers! We are offering an agroforestry training program designed just for you, to help expand your knowledge of agroforestry so you can better serve your clients and community.

This program will offer a series of in-person workshops combined with online courses, all designed to be a la carte, so you attend whichever sessions you choose.

Summer Happy Hour at Back of the Dragon
2023-06-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Back of the Dragon, 592 W. Main Street, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
On Monday, June 5, 2023 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm, Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) is partnering with Back of the Dragon, 592 W. Main Street in Tazewell Virginia to host a casual happy hour. The general public is invited to attend and enjoy locally brewed beer, food and fun! Tickets are $30/person and can be purchased here: https://events.humanitix.com/happy-hour-at-back-of-the-dragon. Tickets include an appetizer buffet by Fisher & Company, Tazewell, Virginia and two 16-ounce pints of beer. Each ticket purchased will automatically be entered to win one of 3 great prizes valued at more than $50 each! Prizes generously provided by Between Friends, Tazewell, Virginia. Event sponsors include: Tazewell Rotary, Carilion Hospital and National Bank all of Tazewell, Virginia. 100% of all proceeds benefit ASD.

In 2022, Appalachian Sustainable Development initiated a deliberate approach to Tazewell County Virginia with funding from The Thompson Charitable Foundation, the Tazewell Community Foundation and others. The first non-profit in northeast TN and southwest VA to focus on sustainable agriculture and food access to help Appalachians, ASD works with community partners to build sustainable models that can be replicated.

ASD’s work in 2022 laid the foundation in Tazewell County and now in 2023, will expand to improve the health of members in the community, create and increase economic development opportunities, support the activities of the Four Seasons YMCA, promote healthy lifestyles, deliver health education and so much more.

About Back of the Dragon road course

Virginia is not just for lovers anymore, it is a destination for riding enthusiasts! Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains on Virginia’s famed Route 16 lies Back of the Dragon…32 miles of exhilarating winding curves and unparalleled excitement.Spanning from Marion to Tazewell, Virginia riders from around the world unite for the experience of a lifetime. Back of the Dragon offers over 400 curves for the thrill-seeking knee draggers, a two-lane ribbon road for the sports car aficionado’s and breathtaking views of the expansive 3 mountain range for all riders. Learn more: https://www.backofthedragon.com/.

Grow Your Own: Garden Maintenance in Tazewell, VA
2023-05-29 19:00 - 19:30 | Tazewell YMCA, 106 Gratton Rd, Tazewell, Virginia, 24651, United States
The Grow Your Own garden maintenance workshop will cover basic garden maintenance and give attendees the opportunity to ask specific questions about their garden! Come with pictures and be ready to share your own experiences. We’ll talk about pests and beneficial organisms, weed maintenance, plant health, and more. Grow Your Own participants have some amazing stories and remedies for garden woes, so this is the perfect time to share and learn from one another.

Grow Your Own: Garden Maintenance in Washington County, VA
2023-05-25 19:00 - 19:30 | Faith in Action Community Garden, 798 Hillman Highway, Abingdon, Virginia, 24210, United States

Farmer PRIDE-to-Table Dinner
2023-05-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Kingsport Farmers Market, 308 Clinchfield Street, Kingsport, Tennessee, 37660, United States
ASD will hold its inaugural Farmer PRIDE-to-Table dinner on Monday, May 22, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm, EST inside the Kingsport Farmers Market, 308 Clinchfield Street, Kingsport, Tennessee, 37660. All proceeds benefit our LGTBQ+ Farmer Coalition.

Tickets are $60 per person: https://events.humanitix.com/farmer-pride-to-table-dinner. Guests will experience the best of local cuisine when they enjoy a sit-down, multi-course meal highlighting local farmers, growers and food producers, prepared by the team at Bloom in Bristol, Virginia. Space is limited and no tickets will be sold at the door. Live music will be performed by Tyler Hughes. The event Title Sponsor is Hard Rock Hotel and Casino of Bristol who has shown their dedication to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in the region through their support of the Appalachian LGBTQ+ community in agriculture.

DOC at 100
2023-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodrow W. McGlothlin Center for the Arts, 30481 Garnand Dr, Emory, 24327
Join us on May 8, for DOC at 100, a celebration at the McGlothlin Center for the Arts at Emory & Henry College, Emory VA . Event begins at 7pm, doors open at 6pm.

Tickets NOW ON SALE: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/ehc/4926/event/1303446

DOC at 100 is a concert celebrating the life and legacy of Doc Watson, one of the most beloved artists of the 20th century. The celebration features artists who performed with Doc, were profoundly influenced by his music, and called him a “friend”. Artists T. Michael Coleman and Jack Lawrence, performed, recorded, and toured with Doc longer than any other musicians. Joining T. Michael and Jack are fellow guitarists Wayne Henderson and Jack Hinshelwood, who were both heavily impacted by Doc’s music through his many recordings and performances. Concert host is Appalachian music historian, ETSU Professor of Appalachian Studies and current Grammy nominee, Ted Olson. Ted authored “Doc’s World: Traditional Plus”, the book that accompanies the 4 CD compilation of recordings from Doc’s career, “Doc Watson, Life’s Work: A Retrospective”, released in 2022 by Craft Records.

Grow Your Own: Garden Planting in Washington County, VA
2023-04-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Faith in Action Community Garden, 798 Hillman Highway, Abingdon, Virginia, 24210, United States
This month’s Grow Your Own workshop focuses on garden planting. We will cover topics such as crop rotation, companion planting, planting best practices, and give attendees an opportunity to plant in our Faith in Action community garden. This workshop also includes the distribution of: tools, onion sets, seed potatoes, and summer (warm season) seeds for program participants!

TC3 Farm to Table Supper
2023-04-24 18:00 - 20:30 | Kelly Ridge Farms, 30558 Old Saltworks Road, Meadowview, Virginia, United States
Guests will experience a 3 course, locally sourced seasonal meal prepared and served family style by Katlin and Mohsin Kazmi of The Pakalachian. Guests will enjoy a unique, curated menu that features items not currently served by The Pakalachian, and that is perfectly paired with Tumbling Creek Ciders (pressed and fermented on the farm). This dining experience will heighten your senses in every way. Seating is first come-first serve, and guests can sit at tables located inside the production facility our outside on the newly created outdoor patio (weather permitting). Layers and sturdy shoes are suggested.

Katlin and Mohsin will source seasonal ingredients to prepare and serve a family style meal highlighting the best in Springtime local faire. Upon arrival, guests will enjoy local crusty breads, cheeses and pickled appetizers. Cider will be available for purchase. Supper is sure to please and also inspire with a mix of vibrant dishes that blend culinary elements of both southwest Virginia and South Asia. Each course is expertly paired with locally sourced Tumbling Creek Ciders.

Guests who arrive by 5:00 pm are invited to enjoy a special tour of the orchard, conducted by Tumbling Creek Cider Company co-owners. Guests are also welcome to purchase additional ciders before and after dinner.

Tumbling Creek Cider Company was formed by four friends in 2018, with a mission of creating high-quality apple-to-bottle cider focused on our local region and community here in Southwest Virginia. With a focus on hand crafted cider, they built a production facility, and then started grafting cider apple trees and building the orchard. In 2020, they opened their tasting room in Abingdon, VA. Learn more at: https://tumblingcreekcider.com.

The Pakalachian food truck based out of Abingdon, Virginia, strives to creatively blend the culinary elements of both Southwest Virginia and South Asia to produce unique, vibrant dishes that benefit local Appalachia. Owned and operated by Mohsin and Katlin Kazmi, this food truck is anything but ordinary. Each dish is curated to combine the comforting elements of the foods Katlin and Mohsin grew up with as kids. Learn more: https://www.thepakalachian.com.

100% of all proceeds benefit Appalachian Sustainable Development. This event is made possible through our generous sponsors: Aetna and Truist.

Grow Your Own: Garden Planting in Tazewell, VA
2023-04-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Tazewell YMCA, 106 Gratton Rd, Tazewell, Virginia, 24651, United States
This month’s Grow Your Own workshop focuses on garden planting. We will cover topics such as crop rotation, companion planting, planting best practices, and give attendees an opportunity to plant in our YMCA community garden. This workshop also includes the distribution of: tools, onion sets, seed potatoes, and summer (warm season) seeds for program participants!

Seed starting/Propagation Workshop: Tazewell/Buchanan
2023-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Tazewell YMCA, 106 Gratton Rd, Tazewell, Virginia, 24651, United States
We will be discussing starting seeds indoors and outdoors, how to best care for them, and when to start them at the YMCA garden in Tazewell.

Seed starting/Propagation Workshop: WASHINGTON COUNTY, VA
2023-03-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Creative Seeds Farm, 422 W Glade Street, Glade Spring, Virginia, United States
Dylan and Denita own and operate Creative Seeds Farm. They specialize in growing greens year-round sustainably. They have years of experience and use practices such as companion planting, succession planting, and native plant selection. Dylan and Denita are experts in their field and we will learn so much from them!

Appalachian Harvest Herb Hub Open House
2023-02-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Appalachian Harvest, 280 Boone Trail Road, Duffield, Virginia, 24224, United States
The Appalachian Harvest Herb Hub is hosting an open house event! Join us on February 15th between 4 and 6pm at Appalachian Harvest in Duffield, VA. We plan on having a local food vendor available onsite (subject to availability). Come and tour the Herb Hub, ask questions, and receive information on all things herbs!

Valentine's Day Prix-Fixe at Stormbrew Farm
2023-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Stormbrew Farm, 25161 Watauga Road, Abingdon, Virginia, 24211, United States
Stormbrew Farm and ASD have partnered to bring you a locally-sourced, scratch-made, romantic meal for two. From the beautiful on-farm setting, to the thoughtfully curated menu, to the pouring of the wine…every detail has been considered. 10 couples will enjoy an intimate experience featuring locally sourced ingredients prepared by Stormbrew’s team and paired with superb wines. Show your love for your partner while showing your support for the SWVA sustainable agriculture movement. All proceeds benefit ASD.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT WHILE THEY LAST. ONLY 20 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD!

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Happy Hour at Appalachian Heritage Distillery
2022-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Appalachian Heritage Distillery, 110 W Laurel Ave, Damascus, Virginia, 24236, United States
Join us for Happy Hour at Appalachian Heritage Distillery in Damascus, Virginia, a town where individuality and community go hand in hand. Relax in the new event center while bringing in the first of fall. Purchase tickets here while supplies last: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-happy-hour-at-appalachian-heritage-distillery-tickets-414852363587.

You and your friends will enjoy tasty appetizers made with local ingredients by Chef Alvin Bragg, two cocktails (spirits or beer) and live music by RJ Smith. Feel good knowing that your ticket purchase is an investment in the important work that Appalachian Sustainable Development has been doing in northeast TN and southwest VA since 1995. This event is sponsored by these generous partners: Concord Wealth Partners, Food Country, USA and Powell Valley Bank. 80% of all ingredients sourced from local farmers. All proceeds benefit Appalachian Sustainable Development. Located directly on the Appalachian Trail in downtown Damascus, Appalachian Heritage Distillery proudly produces pristine spirits. Their generational family knowledge stems from a region steeped in cultural tradition. The unique design of their elegant and productive pot still forces a multiple distilled spirit with smooth yet robust flavor perfect for every gathering. Appalachian Heritage Distillery’s story starts in 1919, deep in the Appalachian Mountains with Grandpa Bud Justus and his passion for crafting quality spirits. Bud had a prominent smokehouse behind his dwelling where customers left with more than a ham in their satchel. A copper vessel, located in the back of his smokehouse, was not for smoking meats. You see, Bud enjoyed a fine reputation as a champion covert distiller and his patrons came from three different states along the Tug River: West Virginia, Kentucky and Virginia. Now, four generations later, Grandpa Bud’s legacy lives on. While the recipes, equipment, and unlawfulness of the operation may have been “slightly” amended, his commitment to quality persists. Appalachian Heritage Distillery strives to harness the spirit of tradition in the tradition of spirits.

Fall Farm to Table Supper
2022-09-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Kelly Ridge Farms, 30558 Old Saltworks Road, Meadowview, Virginia, United States
Join your friends this fall for an intimate Farm to Table supper….for a great cause!

When you purchase tickets for this intimate Farm to Table supper, you’ll experience the subtle beauty of Fall in Appalachia. Dine on the grounds of a working cidery/farm in the heart of the Appalachian mountains. You’ll be ‘where the work gets done’ at Tumbling Creek Cider Company Cidery, located on Kelly Ridge Farms, LLC in rural Meadowview, Virginia. Chef Charles Parker of Harvest Table Restaurant will source seasonal ingredients to prepare and serve a sit down meal highlighting the best in local faire. Before dinner, guests will enjoy local crusty breads, cheeses and pickled appetizers. Because this menu is created with local ingredients that are in season, it has not been created yet. Knowing Chef Charles’ culinary skills and commitment to local farmers and food producers, guests are sure to be inspired. Experience satisfying flavors in ample portions that highlight the best of flavorful fall crops and offerings. Each course is expertly paired with locally sourced Tumbling Creek Ciders. This unique fundraising event always sells out!

A limited number of 52 guests will enjoy a 3 course, locally sourced, seasonal meal paired with Tumbling Creek Ciders, pressed and fermented on site. All for a great cause! Guests that arrive by 5:00pm are invited to enjoy a special tour of the orchard, conducted by Tumbling Creek Cider Company co-owners. Guests are also welcome to purchase additional ciders before and after dinner.

100% of all proceeds benefit Appalachian Sustainable Development. Ingredients sponsored in part by Cary St. Partners, Renaissance Projects, LLC. and Aetna.

2022 Sassafras Moon Herbal Festival & Forest Farming Conference ￼
2022-09-24 09:00 - 2022-09-25 15:00 | Erwin, TN, Erwin, Tennessee, 37650, United States
2022 Sassafras Moon Herbal Festival & Forest Farming ConferenceSeptember 24th & 25th, 2022Erwin, TN

SAT, SEPTEMBER 24: SASSAFRAS MOON HERBAL FESTIVALJoin us in beautiful downtown Erwin, TN for a day of FREE herbal classes and herbal product vendors. Festival runs 9 AM – 3 PM and classes begin at 10 AM.

For more details about the Festival on Saturday, visit HERBalachia’s page here: https://herbalachia.com/sassafras-moon-herb-festival/

*In the event of inclement weather, the festival may be canceled. Check the festival website for updates.

SUN, SEPTEMBER 25: FOREST FARMING CONFERENCEWhether you’re just getting started with forest farming, or looking to ramp up production for market, this conference has something for everyone. Join us for a day of classes in Erwin, TN and nearby field sessions offered in partnership with the Appalachian Beginning Forest Farmer Coalition (ABFFC) and ASD. This is a ticketed event, held rain or shine!

For more details about the conference and to purchase tickets, visit ABFFC’s page here:https://www.appalachianforestfarmers.org/sassyfest

SOLD OUT: An Evening at Stormbrew Farm
2022-08-22 18:00 - 21:00

Summer Field School Class #8: Fruit/Apple Orchards
2022-08-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Kelly Ridge Farms, 30558 Old Saltworks Road, Meadowview, Virginia, United States
Visit Tumbling Creek Cider Company’s expanding orchards to learn about cider apple varieties, propagation, planting, maintenance and how to re-establish the apple industry in our region. We’ll tour the Old Orchard where we are rejuvenating 50 year-old trees and have planted many 3 year-old trees, the New Orchard as a high-density trellised system and the tree nursery. The tour will end at the cider barn to sample some of our hard cider.

Appalachia SustainabiliTEA Launch Party
2022-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Spring House, 112 Court Street, Abingdon, Virginia, 24211, United States
You’re Invited! ASD and Appalachian Teas and Botanicals are hosting a brand new tea blend launch party on Saturday, August 13 from 6-8 PM. This event is free and open to the public. All herbs in this new blend will be sourced locally from ASD’s Appalachian Harvest Herb Hub™ farmers. Join us for an evening of tea tasting, live music from K.T. Vandyke, and a chance to meet your local herb farmer! From farm to tea cup, a portion of Appalachian SustainabiliTea sales will help support Herb Hub™ farmers and our mission to create a thriving and sustainable herbal economy in Appalachia.

We hope to see you there!

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Summer Field School Class #7: Forest Farming
2022-08-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Appalachian Cove Forest Farm and Homestead, 2857 Cox Chapel Rd, Duffield, Virginia, 24244, United States
Join us at Appalachian Cove Forest Farm & Homestead to learn about Forest Farming with Ryan Huish. Appalachian Cove farmers have been gardening/farming for several decades at various places. At their current location, they steward a forest farm (growing edible, medicinal, and handicraft plants), practice permaculture, no-till, animal rotation, and alley cropping. They also raise dairy goats, chickens, pigs, cows, and livestock guardian dogs.

Gather information on sustainable agriculture, and support of native ecosystems and gain a connection to the land/nature.

Summer Field School Class #6: Beekeeping
2022-07-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Fungirl Farms, 19543 Old Jonesboro Rd, Abingdon, Virginia, 24211, United States
Debbie Mott grew up on a ranch in Arizona. Her and her husband had a horse ranch in Coeur d’Alene Idaho and now have a farm in Southwest Virginia.” At The Old Virginia Farm & FunGirl Farms, they are growing hay and mushroom as well as raising bees, horses & German Shepherds. During this class, we will learn about maintaining healthy hives, the tools required for the trade, and how to get started with your hives. Debbie states “No matter what you think you know about bees, they will show you something different.”

Summer Field School Class #5: Rotational Grazing and Cattle Work
2022-07-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Valor Valley Farm, 4949 Pounding Mill Branch Rd, Pounding Mill, Virginia, 24637, United States
Darrell Wess and family started Valor Valley Farm in 2017 as a cow/calf operation. They have specialties in good land stewardship, quality cattle, and environmental conservation and sell at livestock markets and to other producers. Join us at the farm for a class on rotational grazing and cattle work to gain knowledge on production methods for better land and cattle, tools of the trade, and helpful resources available to begin your own cattle operation. Darrell has served as a FARM Mentor and shares some insightful information for beginning farmers; “Don’t be afraid to try new things and experiment with what works for you and your farm. Get out and tag along with other farmers doing things you’d like to implement. For anyone considering adding cattle to their farm the importance of animal health with a quality working pen is crucial. It ensures your animals and your safety in times of needed care or preventative protocols.”

Summer Field School Class #4: Integrating Multiple Operations
2022-06-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Kelly Ridge Farms, 30558 Old Saltworks Road, Meadowview, Virginia, United States
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. I will discuss our experience (both successes and failures) with building synergy in farm operations. Topics under discussion will include livestock (pigs, sheep, horses, chickens), alternative feeds, composting, pasture maintenance, kid rearing, specialty crops (such as hops), integrated processing services, fertigation, and more.

Buchanan County Apiary and Pollinator Project - Ribbon Cutting
2022-06-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure, 1124 Chipping Sparrow Road, Grundy, Virginia, 24614, United States
Join ASD, Thompson Charitable Foundation, SWVA Sportsmen and Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure for the launch of the Apiary and Pollinator project on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 10am at Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure, 1124 Chipping Sparrow Road, Grundy, VA 24614. The event is free and will feature speakers, a tour of the apiary and pollinator garden and a ribbon cutting. The public is invited to attend and light refreshments will be served.

Summer Field School '22 Class #3: Aggregation/Distribution
2022-06-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Appalachian Harvest, 280 Boone Trail Road, Duffield, Virginia, 24224, United States
Join us at Appalachian Harvest for a class on Aggregation and Distribution services and more. Season extension provides early and late harvests, winter harvests, and longer harvest windows. These techniques also offer pest and disease control. These opportunities translate into more income.

Founded in 2000, Appalachian Harvest is Appalachian Sustainable Development’s rural food and herb hub. Following the federal deregulation of tobacco production, many local farmers found their incomes drastically reduced and wanted alternative crops to capitalize on their experience and existing resources. Our food hub assisted growers by transitioning them from tobacco to produce, allowing them to remain on their family farms.

Our team works shoulder to shoulder with small to medium-scale local farmers, helping them get their goods to market. We provide GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certification training, assist with organic certifications, and provide them with much-needed, year-round technical support. Our team also secures retail orders from various wholesale markets and provides aggregation and distribution of locally grown produce from Maryland to Georgia.
