Appalachian Farm Arts Heritage Foundation

08/26/2026

Dolly Parton was born in the hills of East Tennessee and carried Appalachia with her everywhere she went. She took the stories, struggles, faith, humor, music, and resilience of mountain people and shared them with the entire world, without ever forgetting where she came from.

Her life was proof that our heritage is not something to be ashamed of or left behind. It is something to preserve, celebrate, and pass down.

From a humble cabin in the Smoky Mountains to stages around the world, Dolly remained unmistakably Appalachian. She understood the value of hard work, family, generosity, storytelling, and lifting others up. Through her music, philanthropy, literacy efforts, and love for her home, she gave back to the people and places that shaped her.

At Appalachian Farm Arts Heritage Foundation, we believe in preserving the traditions and stories of this region for future generations. Dolly Parton did exactly that in her own extraordinary way, showing the world that Appalachia is rich with talent, creativity, strength, and heart. If you visit our website, you may also notice a small tribute to Dolly. It is our own quiet way of honoring a woman who never forgot her Appalachian roots and who helped ensure that the rest of the world would never overlook them, either.
https://appalachian-farm-arts-heritage-foundation.org

Her voice may now be silent, but the mountains she loved will continue to echo with her legacy.

Rest easy, Dolly. Thank you for never letting the world forget where you came from. 🦋🏔️🪕

08/24/2026

What a successful day at our Pickling & Fermentation Workshop! 🥒🥕🥬

We pickled a little bit of everything, from cabbage and cucumbers to carrots and even rhubarb! It was a day full of hands-on learning, good conversation, and plenty of jars being filled.

A special thank you to Sharon for sharing so much of her knowledge and information during the fermentation portion of our workshop. We are incredibly grateful for the expertise you brought to the class and for helping participants learn more about this traditional preservation method!

💡 Also, a reminder about our "Teach a Class, Get a Class" opportunity! If you are an expert or experienced in a particular heritage skill, homesteading practice, craft, or other field and would be interested in teaching a workshop, we would love to hear from you! Reach out to us to learn more about teaching opportunities with the Appalachian Farm Arts Heritage Foundation.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make another workshop a success! We can't wait to see you at the next one! 🌱

08/21/2026

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Just a reminder that our Pickling & Fermentation Workshop is happening THIS SUNDAY, August 23rd, from 1-4 PM at Bowmantown Ruritan!

Come learn the basics of pickling and fermentation and get hands-on experience creating your own jar to take home! We'll have three brines to choose from: Dill, Sweet, and Bread & Butter.

💰 $5.25 per participant
📍 Bowmantown Ruritan
📅 Sunday, August 23rd
⏰ 1-4 PM
🥕 Bring your own vegetables to ferment!

Your registration fee covers jars, brining liquid, materials, and supplies.

⚠️ REGISTRATION IS CLOSING SOON! Don't wait until the last minute to get signed up!

Come learn an old-fashioned skill, preserve some of your garden harvest, and spend an afternoon learning with your community.

Register today!
Payment: Venmo or CashApp:

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A Foundation dedicated to supporting collective self-sufficiency by building communities of practice.

08/10/2026

🥒🫙 PUBLIC REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🫙🥒
Join us for our Pickling & Fermentation Workshop!

📅 August 23, 2026
🕐 1:00 - 4:00 PM
📍 Bowmantown Ruritan
💲 $5.25 per participant

🚨 IMPORTANT: PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN FRESH PRODUCE TO PICKLE! 🚨

Choose from three delicious brines during the workshop:
🌿 Dill
🍯 Sweet
🥒 Bread & Butter

Your $5.25 registration fee covers all jars, brining liquid, materials, and supplies needed for the workshop. Just bring the fresh vegetables you'd like to preserve, and we'll take care of the rest!

This hands-on workshop is a great opportunity to learn traditional pickling and fermentation techniques, preserve your own harvest, and take home something you've made yourself.

💰 Payment can be sent via:
Venmo:
Cash App: $AppyFarmFoundation

Space is limited, so don't wait!

08/07/2026

FOUNDATION MEMBERS:
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!🥒

Join us for our Pickling & Fermentation Workshop on:
📅 August 23, 2026 (Sunday)
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Bowmantown Ruritan

💲 $5.25 per participant

Participants will bring their own fresh vegetables to ferment and choose from three delicious brines:

🌿 Dill Pickle
🍯 Sweet Pickle
🥒 Bread & Butter Pickle

Your registration fee covers all jars, brining liquid, materials, and supplies needed for the workshop. We'll spend the afternoon learning traditional preservation methods while creating products to take home.

Foundation Member Registration opens TODAY! For member reservation message us or Erika Adams. Open registration begins Monday, register by sending payment via:

Venmo: AppyFarmFoundation
Cash App: $AppyFarmFoundation

08/01/2026

🚨 Registration is opening soon…you do not want to miss this one!!!

💚 Tag a friend who would love this workshop, and don't forget to share this post so they don't miss registration!

07/21/2026

🌱 Reminder! Green Bean Canning Class is THIS WEEKEND! 🫙

Join us Saturday or Sunday at Bowmantown Ruritan to learn the timeless skill of pressure canning green beans.

💲 $7.90 per person
🫙 All supplies included + take home a quart of locally grown green beans!

Payment via Cash App or Venmo () secures your spot.

Come preserve the harvest and Appalachian heritage with us! 💚