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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.


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.
  • Patriot Garden Box Project

  • The Southwest Virginia Field School

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

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