Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture is a women-led nonprofit based in Boone, North Carolina, dedicated to strengthening a local food system in the High Country. The organization supports producers and builds community connections to increase access to and demand for local foods, with a focus on equity and sustainability. Its work encompasses education and collaboration to address challenges within the regional food system, positioning the group within the nonprofit sector that serves agricultural communities. Established to foster a resilient local food economy, the organization operates in a rural Appalachian context and has historically engaged in partnerships and community initiatives to expand programs that support local farmers and access to fresh produce. Recent collaborations include partnerships aimed at expanding programs that double or incentivize the purchase of fruits and vegetables at farmers markets, farm stands, and groceries in Western North Carolina.