EMFS Blog
Qualla Boundary Women Rock the Local Food Truck Scene
The Food Truck Rodeo is a two-day event serving sizzling southern favorites, fry-bread and traditional eats. Read on to learn about the amazing women and families behind this culinary display!
Friend your Farmer: EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems Launches Campaign to Thank Local, SWNC Farmers Post Pandemic
Continued appreciation for the people who grow our food, nurture our landscapes, and provide health to our communities is the inspiration for the new EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems (EMFS) marketing campaign - #FriendyourFarmer.
The Importance of Agriculture in Kituwah to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Community
John Dugan, a farmer from Cherokee, NC, was recently awarded a valuable new asset to his produce stand: a roomy, climate-controlled trailer he can haul behind his truck to keep produce fresh in transport. Learn more about John and the importance of agriculture in Kituway to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians community.
Agritourism Joins Outdoor Recreation as an Economic Asset in Southwestern North Carolina
Chloe Riley, an undergraduate student at NC State University (NC State) in the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management recently had the opportunity to work with several professors from NC State on an exciting project with EmPOWERING Mountain Food Systems.
Giving Thanks Where Thanks is Due
During the Thanksgiving season, we’re grateful for farmers in our community for the abundance of food on our tables. Three women farmers in Western NC shared their farming experiences during this challenging year, what it means to them to [...]