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This N.C. Family Is Taking a ‘Gamble’ on Farming in Appalachia
Salvador Moreno Jr. says the only business model that comes close to his family’s work in commercial farming…
A New Generation of Appalachian Jewish Farmers Is Going Way Back to the Land
In English, the Hebrew word “yesod” (pronounced yeh-sode) translates to “foundation.” Given its multiple layers of meaning, it’s…
AppHarvest Promotes New Ag Methods in Appalachia
A start-up, backed by nearly half-billion-dollar investment, seeks to create living wages and sustainable agricultural practices in the…
Rice in Appalachia? Meet the Farmers Growing Traditional Laotian Foods in North Carolina’s Hills
When Chue Lee first started selling Laotian sticky rice at the East Asheville farmers market, she didn’t have…
In Appalachia, A Plan To Save Wild Ginseng
American ginseng is imperiled by overharvesting. Locals are racing to preserve the plant — and its economic potential.…
Without Federal Protections, Farm Workers Risk Coronavirus Infection to Harvest Crops
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It’s a busy time for the tomato-producing farms in this part of the state. Farms…