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Appalachian Farmers Navigate Recovery and Adapt for the Future

Feb 12, 2025 08:07AM ● By Randee Brown

ASAP mobilizes resources, aiding the region's farmers in navigating federal aid and forging new market connections amidst ongoing climate challenges.

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Register for the ASAP Business of Farming Conference on Feb 22

Jan 20, 2025 09:59AM ● By WNC Business

Registration costs increases after Feb. 1 for this annual event for professional and aspiring farmers.

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Inviting Visitors Transitions a Culinary Farm to a Thriving Agritourism Business

Aug 24, 2024 10:03AM ● By Randee Brown

Farms embracing agritourism may create lucrative avenues for their business.

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WNC’s Christmas Tree Industry Notoriety Helps Balance Inflation Costs

Aug 21, 2024 09:45AM ● By Randee Brown

The popularity of NC Christmas trees is growing, helping to overcome cost challenges for the sector.

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Genetics Research Aims to Relieve Pest Pressures From WNC’s Largest Cash Crop

Aug 17, 2024 10:34AM ● By Randee Brown

Preserving North Carolina's Christmas tree industry may depend on genetics research.

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Relationships are the Backbone of Local Farm Businesses

Aug 15, 2024 11:11AM ● By Randee Brown

WNC farming businesses are often small operations depending on relationships in the community.

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Increasing Farm-To-Table Popularity Serves Local Restaurants Well

Aug 13, 2024 10:38AM ● By Randee Brown

Local ingredient sourcing boosts both the WNC food scene and the local economy.

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Four Decades of Nurturing Local Food Connections

Aug 10, 2024 09:54AM ● By Randee Brown

Availability of local foods impacts WNC's restaurant scene and tourism industry.

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Strengthening Communities and Sustaining Small Farms

Aug 07, 2024 11:55AM ● By Randee Brown

Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and local food hubs help support the region's agricultural industry.

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Cultivating Growth and Innovation in a $111 Billion Industry

Aug 03, 2024 04:04PM ● By Randee Brown

Agribusiness was responsible for an impact of $111 billion in economic activity in NC during 2023.

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