FARMER SPOTLIGHT

Terry & George Moffitt, Tater Hill Farm

Mash em', boil em', put em' in a stew! "I never met a tater I didn't like," claims Terry Moffitt, and when Terry and his clone son George are raising them, we agree. Iron Mountain and Roan Mountain tower over the fertile and elevated valley of Buladean NC, where the Moffitt family has been growing a wide variety of vegetables for generations. You can find their produce through TRACTOR's Farefield CSA and wholesale distribution programs, as well as various farmer's markets along the northeastern NC-TN border.

Wanted: Warehouse Associate / Driver

Looking to join the fight for food access and stronger rural agricultural communities in WNC? TRACTOR is looking for you! Food and agriculture workers are often overlooked, but we well understand the importance of dedicated, skilled and experienced folks contributing to our food supply chain. Whether you're on the warehouse floor or on the road connecting with farms and community outlets, you'll be handling some of the best foods these mountains have to offer. We won't sell short the incredible farmers and partners you'll meet along the way, too! Learn more here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Programming & Sales Update

We appreciate your patience as we continue to organize and rebuild our facility in Spruce Pine, NC. We aim to launch programming at a reduced scale as early as April, 2023. Due to the nature of the transition and the resources at hand, we anticipate a slower year in both purchasing and distribution. Continue to check your inbox for updates on our journey to build a permanent home in Western NC!

TRACTOR Talk

Want to learn more about the organization and how you might contribute? Our staff and board is launching a monthly community event which focuses on connecting our greater network of farmers, producers, community organizations, businesses and anyone who wants to talk food and farming. With clear communication and transparency, we can collectively expand our impact on WNC local food systems. The first event will be held Thursday, February 9th at the TRACTOR facility in Spruce Pine, NC. Contact [email protected] or call (828) 536-0126 for more info.

Mitchell Food Systems Conversation

Join Mitchell Giving Gardens for a series of conversations over dinner, centered around the topics of food systems and food security in Mitchell County. Mitchell Giving Gardens is setting out to learn what’s working well, where there are gaps, and how we as an organization can help fill them. Click to learn more!

Resourceful Communities Grant Opportunity

Our friends at Resourceful Communities have opened a grant cycle supporting community-based organizations in rural NC. We encourage our partner food pantries and clinics looking to source and distribute local food to apply. For more information, click the image below or email Dave Walker ([email protected]).

ASAP Wax Produce Box Liquidation

We are liquidating wholesale volumes of ASAP waxed produce boxes at pre-pandemic rates. You won't find them cheaper than this! Please contact Sierra Bryant ([email protected]) for inquiries.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN