Farmer Profiles

Jen Perkins Cheese maker Jennifer Perkins fell in love with Asheville while on her honeymoon. She followed her heart back to the mountains and fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming a farmer. More...
Annie Louise Perkins Farmer and Slow Food Movement board member Annie Louise Perkins believes fresh food is the key to a healthy and happy life.
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Cane Creek Farmer

Tony and Celia Nesbitt raised nine kids on their dairy farm in Cane Creek Valley. When their oldest daughter, Amanda, returned with her husband, Jeremy Sizemore, they wanted to continue the family tradition, but dairy is a tough business.
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Corners Knob Farm Corners Knob Farm has a rich history, and Jim Lounsbury believes this contributes to the special sweetness of his famous melons.
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Hickory Nut Gap Farm Located in the Fairview community of Buncombe County, Jamie and Amy Ager are the fourth generation to farm the 600 acres of Hickory Nut Gap Farm.
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Spinning Spider Creamery The entire family participates in the operation at Spinning Spider Creamery, from the care of their goats to the handcrafting of artisan cheeses.
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Sunburst Trout Farm

Sunburst Trout is a small, family-run company that has earned positive attention around the nation and the world.
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Twin Oaks Farm Sam Silver is famous for his heirloom Kennebec potato. This variety is a mountain favorite, known for its crispy, flavorful flesh and ideal for mashing or frying.
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Yellow Branch Farm Bruce DeGroot and his wife Karen Mickler share Yellow Branch Farm with eight cows and the many visitors that come to admire Karen’s handmade pottery and sample Bruce’s cheese.
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