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Mar 25

Kat Savage and Elliot Patterson of Savor Shrub Bitters Talk Cocktail Mixers

Kat Savage and Elliot Patterson, the humans behind Savor Shrub Bitters, make "concentrated, probiotic, fermented, non-alcoholic cocktail...

Mar 10

Producer Spotlight: Alyson Wade of The Farm Connection

Alyson Wade from The Farm Connection talks about collaborative agriculture and starting her business.

Feb 18

Producer Spotlight: Stephanie Vinat of The AppaLatin Farmstead

Stephanie Vinat of The AppaLatin Farmstead spoke with us about starting her farm and the Latin American foods they produce.

Jan 25

Why Join Patchwork Alliance?

If you join before March 1st, you get cool merch on top of all the regular benefits! ...Wait, what are the regular benefits!?

Jan 14

Asheville Made Gifts for Your Valentine!

When you think about how to celebrate the love you have with your valentine, what do you imagine?

Dec 30, 2020

All You Need To Know About Producer Ownership

Whether you are a current or prospective producer with the Patchwork Alliance Cooperative, this is for you! Today we know our local...

Dec 3, 2020

What’s In Season This Winter?

As winter settles into the mountains of western North Carolina, you may think there isn’t much produce to get from local farmers.

Oct 14, 2020

October is National Co-op Month

Did you know October is National Co-op Month? A Co-op is an autonomous association of people united voluntarily to meet a common need. The c

Apr 30, 2020

Local Farmers Find Innovative Ways to Operate During COVID-19

Originally posted on Asheville.com. We all know that farmers are adaptive and creative, and we are definitely seeing this during COVID-19.

Apr 25, 2020

Kimberly Hunter weaves strong community webs through cooperative development

“There are more and more people who really care, not just about their own needs and interests" - Kimberly Hunter

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