Keeping it local, keeping it real
Jars of organic cranberry sauce come off the production line at the Appalachian Naturals facility in Goshen. Appalachian Naturals
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Tomatoes at Appalachian Naturals. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/Appalachian Naturals
Kristin Barry and Shelly Risinger, seen with their two sons, built Appalachian Naturals from the ground up. Appalachian Naturals
Published: 2/3/2021 8:24:32 AM
Picture local food and fresh produce: eggs or meat may come to mind first. But we also eat a lot of “value-added products” — where someone took ingredients and created something out of them, such as jams or dressings. When made locally, especially with local ingredients, they also contribute to a strong and transparent local food economy.