Appalachian RC&D Council, has three positions open for Executive Director, Communications & Marketing Director, and Community Outreach Assistant. We are located in Johnson City, TN, and serve Northeast Tennessee with a variety of local food and sustainable agriculture programming.

The Working Lands Program Coordinator reports to the Working Lands Division Manager. This role supports working lands programming, including the Compact’s River Friendly Farms program, mine land reforestation, and other educational and conservation initiatives for farmers. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking to make a positive impact on rural lands in the Cumberland River Basin.

It is that time of year when the winds are at war. The cold north wind and the warm south winds collide and wreak havoc, producing thunderstorms and tornadoes. The prudent farmer must prepare to reduce casualties on the farm.

Upon arriving, I sat in my rental truck for a few moments to gather my notebook and put a few items back in place. This was my first work trip as part of my new role as product manager at Farmers Friend. I was a little nervous, but not too much. This was a high profile farm and I had read both of the author’s books.