Appalachian Sustainable Development works to strengthen the local agricultural economy, increase food access and decrease food waste in parts of Tennessee and Virginia.
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Running On Reality: A Conversation with Anthony Flaccavento
This is an abridged version of this interview that published in the print edition of our June/July 2013 issue. You can read the full transcript here. For more than 20 years, Anthony Flaccavento has worked to build bridges between small-scale…
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World Market
By Molly Moore Appalachian farms are many things: bucolic, rugged, diverse and productive. But rarely does the word “large” apply. Historically, farm size was not always an indicator of farm success. But today, small farmers aren’t just competing with their…
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