BRWIA is dedicated to empowering women and their families with resources, education and skills related to farming to overcome economic and social disparities that create barriers and make their children a population at-risk.
Based in Boone, North Carolina, BRWIA serves members across the High Country of the state.
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture began as a grassroots project of Watauga County Extension by women tired of hearing "that can't be done." We are seeking to create working partnerships with groups who have related goals in agricultural endeavors, present entrepreneurial and sustainable agriculture workshops, and organize planning and research for a Community Food Assessment.
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2008 Farm Tour
The 2008 High Country Farm Tour will be on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3, from 1 to 5pm each day. Buttons will be sold in advance for $20 and for $25 on tour days. Single-farm visits are $10 per car, per farm. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and bring coolers in case they want to purchase produce, eggs, cheese, meat and other items. The tour is held rain or shine.
Buttons for the farm tour can be purchased at the following locations: Watuaga & Ashe farmers markets, Footsloggers, Mast store- Boone, Original Mast Store-Boone, BareEssentials, Earthfare, and Spin A Yarn, Weave a Web in Jefferson.
Only one button is necessary for each vehicle, and buttons are good for all farms on both days.
A larger version of the map can be found at: Homegrown Directory.
