BRWIA’s mission is to empower women and their families with resources, education, and skills related to the production and consumption of sustainably-grown food from the community.
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.
Syndicate
2009 High Country Farm Tour
Saturday August 8th and Sunday August 9th
1 pm to 5 pm both days
Join local farmers and Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture for a fun-filled summer weekend! Enjoy the bounty of food and flowers in the beautiful North Carolina mountains while supporting local sustainable farms in Allegheny, Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes Counties. Wrist bands are $20 in advance or $25 if purchased at a farm, and are good for one carload of people for the entire weekend—or pay $10 per farm. Wrist band sales are coming soon and will be available online and at local retail establishments. Stay tuned! Volunteers are needed and can attend the tour for free on the day they are not volunteering. To register as a volunteer please send an email with your name, phone number, day and time you’re available, and farm preference (if any).
Questions? Please call Kelly Jo at 304-923-7474.
2009 Farm-City Banquet
Saturday August 15th
The annual Farm-City Banquet is new and improved for 2009!
Schedule of Events:
2 pm to 4 pm FREE fun-on-the-farm activities for all ages
4 pm Awards Ceremony
5 pm BBQ dinner featuring local pork
Please join us for an afternoon of family fun at Blair Farm. Blair Farm is located on Deerfield Road, just north of the Watauga Medical Center in Boone. See the Google map for directions. Tickets will be required for the dinner. Please stay tuned for more details on planned activities and ticket sales. Questions? Please call 828-264-3061.
Farm Tour Application
Deadline has been extended to JUNE 12 for farmers that want to be featured as a stop on the tour! Submit the online application, email your application to brwia@yahoo.com, or print the PDF and mail it to BRWIA, PO Box 67, Boone, NC 28607.
