When a community of farmers, food producers, and volunteers get together it is usually to plan for a service or to celebrate the opening of a much needed service. On Sunday, July 12, Polk County’s first mission-driven Incubator and Teaching Kitchen “The Community’s Kitchen” opened in Tryon NC.   This facility has been a long […]

Dear Appalachian Journey Storybank Friends, I wanted to share the news that the Appalachian Journey Storybank Project you all contributed to this past fall has been recognized by the national Expeditionary Learning network and shared to inspire educators across the country. Thanks to each of you for the time and knowledge that you contributed to […]

For the 2015 year, our chapter will focus on one main theme, the Nancy Hall Sweet Potato, and all that surrounds this regionally adapted, hard to find, delicious and unique variety. The Nancy Hall Sweet Potato is included in Slow Food USA’s Ark of Taste. The Ark of Taste is a living catalog of delicious […]