Links of Interest
The Abundance Foundation The Abundance Foundation’s purpose is to increase the public awareness
of sustainable energy usage and local food consumption.
American Farmland Trust
Founded in 1980 by a group of farmers and conservationists concerned about the rapid loss of the nation's farmland to development, American Farmland Trust (AFT) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to protecting our nation's strategic agricultural resources.
Piedmont Land Conservancy
PLC's mission is to protect natural and scenic lands, farms, and open space in piedmont North Carolina to enrich the quality of life for our communities and for future generations.
Local Harvest
Use this website to find farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area.
Slow Food USA
This organization is devoted to preserving traditional foodways and educating people about food as a center of community.
American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
Founded in 1977 and based in Pittsboro, N.C., ALBC works to conserve & protect the genetic diversity of over 150 historic breeds of livestock and poultry.
NCDACS General Store
The NCDA&CS General Store is a one-stop directory for finding North Carolina Agricultural goods and services.
Homegrown Handmade
HomegrownHandmade is an exciting project that fosters an alliance between North Carolina arts and agriculture, a heritage that has harmonized throughout the state's history.
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
Established by Congress in November 2003, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area recognizes and celebrates the natural abundance and richly varied cultural history of the North Carolina mountains. Visit this site to read Yadkin County's Heritage Plan, which includes our own Shore-Styers Mill Park.
Yadkin Riverkeeper The Yadkin Riverkeeper’s mission is to respect, protect, and improve the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin through education, advocacy and action.
Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce
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