More Beef, More Pickup Options
Your grill called and it wants locally-raised beef. Guess who has it? We do! Prime cuts, hamburger patties, beef stew, sausage, ground beef, and oh yeah BACON. Order online by July 1 and pickup in either Bristol, Norton, or Duffield. Hurry! Supplies are limited!
ASD Merch Now Available
Spread the love for agriculture and support ASD’s impacts on workforce development, food access, agriculture education, resource conservation, and economic development. Our new 2025 shirts are in, plus a very limited supply of 2024 shirts. And – we have hats!
Our first 4-Miler for Ag!
Join us for our first-ever Barn to Run 4-miler walk/run coming up October 12 (National Farmer’s Day) in Abingdon. Wear your favorite fruit/veggie gear or farming coveralls! The first 100 to register are guaranteed a race t-shirt! Register here.
Our Impacts
$40 MILLION
sold by Appalachian Harvest for local farmers since 2001
160,000 LBS
of food grown by Grow Your Own families since 2012
7+ MILLION LBS OF FOOD
donated to rural food pantries in Central Appalachia
$58,071
in VA Fresh Match incentives redeemed in SWVA since 2018
80+ RAISED BEDS
installed at local schools, youth clubs, and childcare centers
200,500 FOOD BOXES
distributed to communities since June 2020
July 19, 8:30-2:30, Blountville
This free workshop is specially designed for current military personnel, veterans, and their spouses. Attendees will learn about the proven therapeutic benefits of gardening and horticulture, while also discussing career and networking options. Register here!
Tours, Workshops & more
Interested in agroforestry? We’ve got you covered! Check out our 2025 Agroforestry Farm Tour Series, our Agroforestry Trainings for Natural Resource Professionals, and our NEW Alley Cropping workshop for producers and land managers.
Veterans Support initiatives
We support America’s veterans through our Patriot Garden Box Project, our Veterans Coalition, and more. How can we help you? Take our Veterans Needs Assessment and let us know how we can better serve your goals and needs related to agriculture.