by MountainWise | May 8, 2014 | Active Living, Cherokee County, Clay County, Graham County, Haywood County, Jackson County, Macon County, Transylvania County
Folks across the country are hopping on their bikes this month, National Bike Month. Not only is biking a great way to exercise, it is a practical form of urban transportation that reduces our carbon footprint. Many cyclists will celebrate National Bike to Work Day...
by MountainWise | Apr 2, 2014 | Cherokee County, Clay County, Haywood County, Macon County, Recipe, Transylvania County, WNC Local Info
With warmer weather upon us, we are getting excited about the opening of our Farmer’s Markets. Shopping at local Farmer’s Markets offers many benefits. It strengthens our local economy; provides a greater variety of fresh, ripe seasonal foods that taste better and are...
by MountainWise | Dec 12, 2013 | Haywood County, Healthy Eating, WNC Local Info
We’re coming to the end of our Buy Haywood week! To close it out, here are some of the latest outreach initiatives, as well as a final message from Project Coordinator, Tina Masciarelli. Farm Stewards Youth Project This project is designed to complement existing...
by MountainWise | Dec 12, 2013 | Haywood County, Healthy Eating, WNC Local Info
Buy Haywood week continues! Tina Masciarelli has provided us information on some of Buy Haywood’s farming & agriculture project in Haywood county: Cooking Local Project A two-year grant funded initiative that will conclude in December 2013. The project...
by MountainWise | Dec 11, 2013 | Haywood County, Healthy Eating, WNC Local Info
It’s Buy Haywood week here at MountainWise! While we have already given you a brief overview, the Buy Hayood Project Coordinator, Tina Masiarelli, has even more information to share about this great program. We hope you enjoy this post, and stay tuned for Parts...
by MountainWise | Dec 5, 2013 | Haywood County, Healthy Eating, WNC Local Info
Have you heard about Buy Haywood yet? Buy Haywood supports local farmers through various outreach projects in Western North Carolina. One example of this is their “Cooking Local Project,” which connects community members with local farmers and chefs in an...