February is the time of year when most farmer’s markets here in the mountains go into hibernation, and fresh local produce can be hard to find. But one organization is working away during these winter months to help farmers and families prepare for the season to come. Appalachian Sustainable Development, or ASD, is working with residents […]
Ramps, sometimes called wild leeks, are a plant native to the mountains here in central Appalachia, and there is a long history of harvesting them for food. With their powerful garlic-like smell and a taste similar to onions, ramps are a staple in some traditional Appalachian recipes, and ramp festivals are held throughout the region […]
August 9th marked the opening day of the Floyd County Farmersâ Market. Now in its second year, the market has relocated from downtown Prestonsburg to out on the side of Route 114, just past the Mountain Arts Center. Â In a particularly difficult growing season, growers and customers alike were excited to be there. The Floyd […]
Nestled at the base of Powell Mountain in Lee County, Virginia, sits a small farm that has become a staple of the growing local food economy in southwest Virginia. It’s owned by Kirsty Zahnke, who bought the land and began farming here just under a decade ago. Kirsti calls her farm Farmlife. It’s about 25 […]
