agriculture
agriculture
May 2024
Western North Carolina’s iconic watershed continues its journey of preservation and growth into the future
Feb 2024
Nineteen influential women who have had a positive impact on Western North Carolina
Jun 2023
For nearly 100 years, the Ela Dam has interrupted the flow of the Oconaluftee River. But now, a team of locals are restoring the waterway.
Dec 2022
Local vendors peddle their wares through the High Country cold, providing produce and local goods in Boone
Sep 2022
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, a WNC nonprofit, shares regional recipes from its members
Sep 2022
Following Hernando de Soto’s historic–and devastating–legacy through the South
Aug 2022
A combination of indigenous land management techniques and innovative approaches to restoration offers partial answers to the challenges of a changing climate in Western North Carolina forests
Mar 2022
WNC’s boomtown has mighty good neighbors—meet 10 nearby communities prized for their own style of livability
Mar 2022
As the nation celebrates Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th birthday, witness the creation—and evolution—of his visionary Biltmore landscapes
Aug 2021
After so many months of cancelled and postponed events, the urge to get together and celebrate is palpable. Here to satisfy is a season of great gatherings bursting with local culture: From woolly worms, elk, and Bigfoot to mountain arts, food, music, and more, these festivals truly have something for everyone.
Sep 2020
A return to an old-fashioned logging method means a healthy future for our forests
Jun 2019
Here’s a look at the modern ways farming traditions are being passed down and the wealth of programs that are cultivating an exchange of knowledge, all of which is helping our farmers—especially those new to the game—grow and succeed.
Jun 2019
A long-banned plant could spark a surge in post-tobacco mountain agriculture
Feb 2019
Long-time green thumb, author, and WNC resident Nan K. Chase offers a guide to gardening in the mountains
Dec 2018
Locals, especially, can confirm Western North Carolina holds a wealth of riches. From natural wonders and cultural treasures to splurge-worthy experiences, the indulgences afforded in our mountains are, in many ways, priceless.
Oct 2018
With a local farm-to-table ethic, Chef William Dissen serves up sustainable food initiatives to global leaders
Jun 2018
Through social media, we asked our readers to name their favorite family businesses, and you delivered with deep-rooted recommendations. Here are five that rose to the top.
Apr 2018
After decades of neglect, WNC’s most iconic river flows toward a promising future
Oct 2016
A Waynesville purveyor of jams, jellies, and pickles updates tradition with unexpected ingredients
Feb 2016
In preparation for the 50th National Dahlia Show, three enthusiastic gardeners share their passion and pointers for growing the empress of blooming beauties
Oct 2015
Tour, taste, and now purchase local liquors along the new Craft Distillers Trail