News From TRACTOR

FARMER SPOTLIGHT

Ty Schnepper, Mountainside Farm

From the rich bottom lands of the Broad River valley, south of Black Mountain, farmer Ty Schnepper grows a wide variety of fresh, nutrient rich, naturally-grown vegetables. Mountainside Farm is a first generation family farmstead where Ty, supported by his wife Terra and son Leoden, strive to create as much sustenance as possible from the land they lease. “One of our greatest joys and mission is to share abundant harvests with our community and region. We are beyond grateful for the support of our customers and look forward to another great year with TRACTOR.”

Wanted: Warehouse Associate / Driver

Looking to join the fight for food access and stronger rural agricultural communities in WNC? TRACTOR is looking for you! Food and agriculture workers are often overlooked, but we well understand the importance of dedicated, skilled and experienced folks contributing to our food supply chain. Whether you’re on the warehouse floor or on the road connecting with farms and community outlets, you’ll be handling some of the best foods these mountains have to offer. We won’t sell short the incredible farmers and partners you’ll meet along the way, too! Learn more here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRACTOR Talk

Want to learn more about the organization and how you might contribute? Our staff and board holds an informal monthly community talk which focuses on connecting our greater network of farmers, producers, community organizations, businesses and anyone who wants to talk food and farming. With clear communication and transparency, we can collectively expand our impact on WNC food systems. The next TRACTOR Talk will be held Thursday, March 16th at 6p, hosted at the TRACTOR facility 10992 NC 226 HWY in Spruce Pine, NC. Contact info@tractorfoodandfarms.com or call (828) 536-0126 for more info.

Mitchell Food Systems Conversation

Join Mitchell Giving Gardens for a series of conversations over dinner, centered around the topics of food systems and food security in Mitchell County. Mitchell Giving Gardens is setting out to learn what’s working well, where there are gaps, and how we as an organization can help fill them. Click to learn more!

NC Cooperative Extension offices are now taking preorders for a variety of plants and fruit trees to help you get ready for the 2023 planting season. If you or someone you know would like to order plants this year you can do so by directly contacting your county extension office: Mitchell, Yancey, Avery, and more. Supplies of everything are more limited than they have been in the past so get your order in as soon as you can!

ASAP Wax Produce Box Liquidation

We are liquidating wholesale volumes of ASAP waxed produce boxes at pre-pandemic rates. You won’t find them cheaper than this! Please contact Sierra Bryant (sierra@tractorfoodandfarms.com) for inquiries.

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