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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Shelly Connor
Shelly Connor earned her BA degree in biology and MS degree in sustainable food and farming from the University of Montana, Missoula. Shelly co-created the UM Farm to College Program and worked on the Missoula County Community Food Assessment in Montana. She also conducted evaluation projects with the Western Montana Growers Cooperative and assisted them with selling products to buying clubs. Shelly is passionate about sustainable local food systems and is excited to be a part of such a unique and inspiring group in the High Country. She currently works as the Membership and Volunteer Coordinator at Appalachian Voices in Boone, NC.
