Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture

Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture We envision an equitable and sustainable High Country food system where producers are thriving! In 2012, the Tour featured 22 farms in the High Country.

Programs and Projects Include:

Mary Boyer Sustainable Food and Agriculture grants:
Small grants are awarded to female farmers, ranchers, or processors who plan to create innovative, sustainable solutions to producing or marketing obstacles in the High Country by completing a sustainable food and agriculture project or pursuing educational opportunities in sustainable food and agriculture. Schola

rships for female farmers to attend educational conferences. Annual High Country Farm Tour:
The Farm Tour connects the public with local food sources, teaches consumers how food grows, and allows all of us to celebrate agricultural heritage while enjoying our rural landscape. Takes place the first weekend in August. More information: http://farmtour.brwia.org

Workshops and Educational opportunities: Throughout the year, we partner with local organizations and leaders to present educational workshops related to food production, value-adding production endeavors, business skill development, and sustainable agriculture techniques.

What is A Savory Shindig? 🥕🧅🫛A Savory Shindig is Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture's vibrant annual fundraising event that...
06/13/2026

What is A Savory Shindig? 🥕🧅🫛

A Savory Shindig is Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture's vibrant annual fundraising event that draws our loyal supporters closer, gathers like-minded individuals who care about local food and community, and raises important awareness about BRWIA’s impactful work, while generating crucial funds to sustain our programs.​

This event serves as a meaningful opportunity to connect the people who make our region’s agricultural community thrive, fostering relationships, collaboration, and a deeper appreciation for the importance of local food.

A Savory Shindig showcases the abundance, creativity, and resilience of our region through exceptional local food, beverages, and community engagement.

To learn more about A Savory Shindig and to purchase your tickets, click the link here! https://www.brwia.org/shindig.html

On a rainy evening in May, our BRWIA team had the privilege of participating in a culinary journey unlike any other. Che...
06/12/2026

On a rainy evening in May, our BRWIA team had the privilege of participating in a culinary journey unlike any other. Chef Ken Gordon and Michelin and Green Star Chef Sam Hart crafted an immersive dining experience that blended nostalgia, playfulness, and extraordinary attention to detail.

Together, they have designed a five-course chronological journey titled, A Day in the Life. Throughout the evening, Chef Ken and Chef Sam reminded the guests that food is a story- one that continues to unfold through intentional sourcing, thoughtful preparation, and the people with whom we share it.

This experience was a beautiful (and delicious!) reminder of why local food is so important to our community. In the true spirit of that belief, Chef Ken and Chef Sam generously donated a percentage of the evening's sales to Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture. This kind of support goes directly into the work we do every day to build a thriving, equitable food system across the High Country, and we are deeply grateful.

Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture extends our utmost gratitude to The Gamekeeper and Counter- for inviting us to be the beneficiary of this special evening. Their commitment to strengthening our local food community means the world to us.

All pictures credited to Thomas Rowell

We had a BLAST at Brewin' Good Pint Night at .boone last night! 🍻🍻Thank you to everyone who came out, bought a pint, and...
06/11/2026

We had a BLAST at Brewin' Good Pint Night at .boone last night! 🍻🍻
Thank you to everyone who came out, bought a pint, and got a veggie temporary tattoo from us- some even dressed for the occasion!🍅
As always, thank you to our friends at Appalachian Mountain Brewery for hosting us and keeping our town hydrated 🍺
(p.s. - .boone is our featured craft beer sponsor at A Savory Shindig! Buy your tickets today with the link in our bio 🎟)

Always a beautiful evening spent with our wonderful friends at 💙🦪BRWIA is incredibly grateful to Reid's Cafe & Raw Bar ...
06/08/2026

Always a beautiful evening spent with our wonderful friends at 💙🦪

BRWIA is incredibly grateful to Reid's Cafe & Raw Bar for hosting us for a benefit night! Their generosity and unwavering support for our community inspires us every day, and we are so honored we be a part of that!

Thank you to all that came out and spent the evening with us💙

What a way to kick off high season at the High Country Food Hub! 🍓💐🥕Last Friday, we hosted a group of BRWIA's Friends o...
06/08/2026

What a way to kick off high season at the High Country Food Hub! 🍓💐🥕

Last Friday, we hosted a group of BRWIA's Friends of Agriculture for an open house featuring incredible small bites prepared by Chef Ross Aglialoro using ingredients from Food Hub producers, along with local brews from Booneshine Brewing.

It was a wonderful evening spent with people who really believe in and support the work we do here at BRWIA!

Friends of Agriculture are the donors who help make everything we do possible. You can join and become a Friend today with a gift starting at $75/year and get access to insider events (like this open house!), updates, and more. Sustainer Circle members ($500/year) get all that plus early access to events like A Savory Shindig and exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at our work.

Click the link below to become a Friend of Agriculture today! 💚 https://www.brwia.org/donate.html

TICKETS ARE LIVE for A Savory Shindig 2026!🎉Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture on Sunday, August 23rd at Appalachian V...
06/05/2026

TICKETS ARE LIVE for A Savory Shindig 2026!🎉

Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture on Sunday, August 23rd at Appalachian View in Newland, NC for a beautiful evening of local food, music, art, and community in support of Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture.

Our evening includes…

🍽 A bountiful Sunday Supper curated by the James Beard-nominated team at Reid’s Cafe & Catering Co.

🎻 Live music from Belleville Rendezvous, a vocally-driven, multi-instrumental trio from Boone

🍲 Community Soup made with YOUR garden/farmers market veggies, prepared by Iona Jones of Sweetwater Supper Club

🌸 A community art project with Kelly Pierson of Green Eyes Dye Studio, where guests will learn about hammer-dyeing techniques to help create a tapestry from locally grown flowers

🍺🍷 Local libations from our friends at Appalachian Mountain Brewery and Linville Falls Winery
.and all of this with the Blue Ridge as our backdrop at the Appalachian View! 🌄

We look forward to this evening all year! Every ticket purchased helps support Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture’s mission to create a thriving, sustainable, and equitable food system where farmers can flourish and local food is accessible to all.

🎟Buy your tickets today using the link in our bio!

See y'all Thursday!! We can't wait 🎉
06/05/2026

See y'all Thursday!! We can't wait 🎉

Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture is honored to announce the first recipient of the Brittany Robinson Memorial Scholarship...
06/01/2026

Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture is honored to announce the first recipient of the Brittany Robinson Memorial Scholarship: Watauga High School senior and soon-to-be graduate, Marina Wilson!

Created in memory of Brittany Robinson, this scholarship supports young women pursuing futures in agriculture, animal sciences, and sustainable development in the High Country. The scholarship was established to honor Brittany’s passion for sustainable agriculture, animal husbandry, and local food systems, and reflects her deep commitment to caring for both land and community.

As a first-generation farmer and Environmental Sciences graduate, Brittany’s approach to farming focused on sustainability and community-centered practices. Her kindness, leadership, and legacy continue to inspire others. Marina plans to attend Lees-McRae College and pursue a career in large animal veterinary medicine with the goal of returning home to serve High Country farmers through a mobile veterinary clinic. She shared that the scholarship “will give [her] the financial freedom to focus fully on [her] studies.”

We are proud to support Marina as the inaugural recipient of the Brittany Robinson Memorial Scholarship and look forward to the impact she will make in the future of agriculture.

To learn more about the Brittany Robinson Memorial Scholarship or contribute, click here: https://www.brwia.org/scholarship.html

Join the BRWIA team Tuesday, June 9th from 5-9PM at Appalachian Mountain Brewery for a Brewin Good Pint Night!For every ...
05/29/2026

Join the BRWIA team Tuesday, June 9th from 5-9PM at Appalachian Mountain Brewery for a Brewin Good Pint Night!

For every beer poured during pint night, AMB will donate $1 to Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture.

Additionally, every pint of the POG Wheat Fruited Ale sold throughout June will help support our mission.

Bring your friends and come out to support BRWIA!

You’re invited! 💙🦪 Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture for a benefit night at on Thursday, June 4th!A percentage of al...
05/27/2026

You’re invited! 💙🦪 Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture for a benefit night at on Thursday, June 4th!

A percentage of all sales during the evening will go to supporting our mission to build an equitable, sustainable High Country local food system.

Reservations are recommended for the evening. You can make at the link below.

See you there!

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969 W. King Street
Boone, NC
28607

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12pm - 6:30pm

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(828) 386-1537

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