agriculture
agriculture
Aug 2015
Throughout Western North Carolina sit dozens of public schools abandoned by time, consolidation, and changing demographics. In their heyday, they were community epicenters and veritable second homes for thousands of students. Today, some are boarded up, while others await imminent demolition and replacement by new state-of-the-art facilities. But there are also a handful of old schoolhouses tucked away in various corners of the mountains that have found new purpose as community centers, concert venues, historical beacons, and artists’ studios. Here’s a look at the past and present of eight of them.
Aug 2015
Throughout Western North Carolina sit dozens of public schools abandoned by time, consolidation, and changing demographics. In their heyday, they were community epicenters and veritable second homes for thousands of students. Today, some are boarded up, while others await imminent demolition and replacement by new state-of-the-art facilities. But there are also a handful of old schoolhouses tucked away in various corners of the mountains that have found new purpose as community centers, concert venues, historical beacons, and artists’ studios. Here’s a look at the past and present of eight of them.
Jul 2015
The region’s first pawpaw orchard delivers a Southern delicacy to local dinner tables
Feb 2015
Chef Evan Chender, aka The Culinary Gardener, loves cultivating specialty greens
Dec 2014
A Polk County entrepreneur’s soap business is making waves in biofuels research
Oct 2014
Documentary filmmaker Jeremy Seifert hungers for challenging stories about our daily diets
Dec 2013
You can never foresee how the life you choose—or the one that chooses you—can ultimately impact someone in extraordinary ways. Meet seven inspirational locals whose personal journeys are making a big difference in the lives of others.
Oct 2013
Jennifer Thomas of Montford Walk-In Bakery shares recipes perfect for the holidays
Jul 2013
True. We're biased. But we can't imagine a better place than the mountains to meet your local farmer, become a food entrepreneur, nosh on artisan eats, and savor a pint (or three).
Jul 2011
Thanks to community support, the show always goes on at Peacock Playhouse
Jul 2011
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture strive to secure the female set a place on the farm
May 2011
World traveler Barbara Cook found her calling doing good for the children and artists of Nepal
Sep 2010
Get those futuristic images of hovercars and robot butlers out of your head. We asked experts to give more accurate predictions for WNC’s future when it comes to environmental health, public land, Population growth, education, jobs, and agriculture
Jul 2010
We all love our mountain environment, but how well do we take care of it? Here’s a look at where we stand: What WNC is doing right, and how we can improve
May 2010
Western North Carolina’s first solar field makes good use of wasted space
Sep 2009
For Three young philanthropists, helping your neighbor sometimes means traveling thousands of miles from home
Aug 2009
Despite numerous economic setbacks, the local agriculture industry continues to hold strong
Aug 2009
Tryon chef Keith Snow takes his message about cooking with local and seasonal foods from the Internet to PBS
Mar 2009
Laurey Masterton creates a midweek feast with a bounty of ingredients fresh from the market
Mar 2009
Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa is cultivating the next generation of farmers.
Mar 2009
Community-supported agriculture is changing one Asheville public housing complex, row by row
Mar 2009
From tobacco to wine, North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley has turned over a new leaf
Mar 2009
SouthWings goes above and beyond for a revealing perspective on threats to our landscape
Mar 2009
Mamie Thompson Gumbs shines a light on the black experience at her Forest City museum