At first glance, the Empty Bowls studio in Burnsville, NC appears to be just another site enriching Yancey County’s vibrant local art scene. However, upon talking to its founders, Lisa Blackburn and John Hartom, it was clear there’s much more…
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Meet the Management Team: Project Directors
This is the first in a series of posts to increase familiarity with and transparency of the AFP management team. These are the project directors behind the AFP. Susan Clark Virginia Tech Horticulture Department AFP Project Director; Community Food Assessment…
Western North Carolina Food Assessments
This article was contributed by Angel Cruz and Becky Dobosy of North Carolina State University. North Carolina’s Appalachian region boasts a strong tradition of supportive, close-knit communities in addition to its beauty and rich natural resources. Many communities, organizations, and…