Gladys Barnwell who was born and raised in Landrum SC, works at Barnwell Apple House and the Curb market, talks about growing up on a farm where they raised everything they needed.
Farming
Effie Russell
Effie Russell talks about growing up in the 30s on a farm in rural Hendersonville, her strong work ethic, and her deep family connection.
Bill Hill
Bill Hill, an 84-year-old resident of Polk County, talks about growing up on a farm and offers advice to the younger generation.
Apple Country Tour with Marvin Owings
Marvin Owings, former member of Henderson County Cooperative Extension, gives a tour of Apple Country.
Jacobs Family Farm – Dean, Donya, Dahlia & Dawson
The Jacob Family chose to go back to farming to teach their children to live close to the land, grow their own food and learn to live with nature.
Liz Enloe
Liz Enloe grew up in Edneyville and lived on Clear Creek, she discusses growing up in this community.
Thrisa Murphy
Thrisa discusses her family history that dates back to 1768 and how to live a sustainable lifestyle.
Rebecca Earline Garrison Hornby
Rebecca Earline Garrison Hornby was born and raised on a farm in Haywood County where they raised just about everything they needed.
Mark Elliot
Mark Elliot discusses growing up in the Black Mountain area in the 1930s and farming.
Theron Maybin Farming Workshop
Theron Maybin, an eighth-generation farmer from the Green River Valley in North Carolina, discusses farming wisdom based on his family’s experience and the Farmer’s Almanac.
History of the Chestnut with Anne Rogers, Gordon McKinney and Tom Saielli
A cultural program focused on chestnut loss, the role chestnuts played in Appalachian life and ecosystems and what we can learn from this history.
Cliff Ruth, Growing Agriculture Sustainably
Cliff Ruth, who worked for the Henderson County Extension Service explains the BMP, Best Management Practices, for conserving the quality of the water in WNC. Cliff explains how to keep sediment out of the streams and demonstrates how to build a rain garden and the best plants to grow.