Mission
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.
While we address the needs of all small farmers, our focus targets women’s contributions and needs. Our work is not limited to the small local farmer; BRWIA also believes a strong community-based food system will help rural community members in the High Country overcome barriers to hunger and food security as well as connect local producers to educational resources, and each other to help develop local food markets.
Volunteer with BRWIA
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture Seeks Volunteers!
We need your support! Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture is seeking volunteers to assist farmers participating in the 2010 High Country Farm Tour. The farm tour is August 7th and 8th, 2-6PM and includes 17 farms in Watauga, Ashe, and Wilkes counties. The farm tour is not possible without the support of our invaluable volunteers! Volunteers help farmers by directing parking, greeting and registering visitors, and accepting payment for farm tour tickets, BRWIA tote bags, and cookbooks. In exchange for volunteering on one day of the tour, volunteers will receive a free ticket to attend the other day of the tour. Together, we can strengthen our local food system! Sign up to volunteer with Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture by e-mailing contactbrwia@gmail.com with the subject “Farm Tour Volunteer.” Please include your name and phone number.
