by sahcadmin | Nov 19, 2014 | Farmer Incubator Program, Our Community Farm
Last weekend, we welcomed Gina Raicovich and her herd of Pineywoods cattle to our Community Farm in Alexander, NC. Gina started and managed the 60-acre educational University Farm at the University of the South in Sewanee, TN, and is now branching out in her own...
by sahcadmin | Oct 24, 2014 | Farmland Conservation, Highlands of Roan
According to Ted Hoilman and his brothers, the Hoilman family has been grazing cattle atop Big Yellow Mountain for over 150 years. “There was never a time we can remember when there weren’t Hoilmans up on the mountain,” says Ted Hoilman. That...
by sahcadmin | Oct 21, 2014 | "For Love of Beer and Mountains", Balsam Mountains, Hikes
Drew Stevenson from Highland Brewing Company and Kana Miller (SAHC AmeriCorps PR and Outreach Associate) fearlessly led our group of hikers into the clouds for a strenuous but fun October hike — the Thunderstruck “For Love of Beer and Mountains”...
by sahcadmin | Oct 20, 2014 | Our Community Farm, Volunteer Stories
When you think of a fall break from college, you might think of a ski trip, or going camping, or spending time with your family — but you probably wouldn’t think about doing volunteer work. The students of Emory University have different ideas. Over a September...
by sahcadmin | Oct 20, 2014 | Farm Workshops, Our Community Farm
The cost of farm equipment is something that can make starting a farm feel impossible. Tractors alone can cost upwards of $30,000, and then there are all the implements and attachments that are specific to each agricultural activity. In order to assist farmers in...
