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The Producer Pathway

How do you know which ASD program is the right fit for you? The Producer Pathway was created for that very purpose: to help you understand the programs we offer and how we can help, based on the knowledge you currently have and your educational goals. You can self-navigate through the Producer Pathway presentation, or jump straight to the Intake Survey. Once you complete the survey, you’ll get a customized list of programs best suited for you. Plus, one of our staffers will call you to follow up and answer any questions.

Complete the Producer Pathway Intake Survey

Explore Our Programs

  • Agroforestry

    Merging conservation and production, by helping local farmers adopt agroforestry practices and market specialty crops.

  • Appalachian Harvest Food Hub

    Providing training, technical support, aggregation and distribution services to local farmers since 2000.

  • Appalachian Harvest Herb Hub™

    Working with buyers and producers to help build and support a thriving and sustainable herbal economy in Central Appalachia.

  • Farmer and Rancher Mentoring

    On-farm internship opportunity designed to develop beginning farmers and put them on the path to a successful farm career.

  • Groundwork

    Innovative workforce development program that delivers paid, on-the-job training to people with barriers to employment.

  • Grow Your Own

    Helping families grow their own food while building a community that cares about their health and the environment.

  • Learning Landscapes

    Teaches children how to create, plant, tend, nurture, cultivate and harvest in gardens at schools, community centers or clubs.

  • The Southwest Virginia Field School

    Beginning farmer training on business planning, finances, and marketing for small to mid-sized farms.

Explore our Initiatives

Veteran Outreach & Support

We are actively searching for Military Veterans and Military Spouses to engage in all ASD programming and volunteer opportunities! Email Michael Klarman or visit the web page for more information.

Farmer PRIDE Coalition

ASD’s Farmer PRIDE Coalition is a grassroots-based networking and education coalition designed to provide business and educational opportunities for farmers, ranchers, growers, gardeners, agroforesters, livestock producers, and others in the food system who identify as LGBTQ+.  Click here to learn more.

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