Written by AV's Intern Team
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AV's Intern Team
Every year, Appalachian Voices is fortunate to assemble a phenomenal team of rockstar interns from numerous Appalachian and East Coast universities. Enjoy these posts from our interns.
Hemp Makes A Comeback
Several states are moving forward with the process of bringing industrial-scale hemp to Appalachian farms and factories.
Blazing Trails in Mars Hill
A North Carolina mountain-bike park intends to draw bikers from around the country all year long.
Reworking the Region
From innovative job-training models and worker-owned business to the prospect of federal funding to reinvigorate Appalachia, people across the region are working for a stronger economy.
In Defense of Food Security
Veteran farmers and gardeners find that working the land can help with the transition from solider to civilian.
Kids in Parks Reconnects Families with the Outdoors
Trailside brochures guide children through educational, nature-based activities.
DEP Orders Coal Prep Plants to Disclose Chemicals
An April order by the West Virginia Department…
New Website Maps Culinary Delights in Appalachia
An online, interactive map offers a taste of Appalachia’s local cuisine.
Access to Care: Connecting Rural Residents to Medical Services
Groups across Appalachia are training rural healthcare providers and using telemedicine to link specialists to remote areas.
Online Shopping: A Farmer’s Market
An online marketplace allows shoppers to reach 51 local West Virginia farms at the click of a button.