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 Appalachian Naturals— 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.