The Impact of WNC Farm to Table

"WNC Farm To Table is growing into a tremendous asset for farmers and buyers in the region. As a small farmer, the workload and time commitment can be daunting. WNC Farm To Table allows me to reach more customers without devoting a large amount of time to marketing so I can focus on producing. Selling at markets has always been the main source of income for small local farmers, but Lisa's program is opening up sales outlets we never would have had previously. WNC Farm To Table is making farming a financially viable business for me and other growers in our region. I hope you will support Lisa and all the producers as we endeavor to build a local food system that enriches our community."
Barry, Olde Rootz Farm

"I met Lisa at Farm School at Southwestern Community College about two years ago and she has been absolutely paramount in helping get our farm business off the ground and running. This is our first year as a functioning farm and we never dreamt of being a supplier of lamb to one our local restaurants. Lisa is streamlining  the process of bridging the gap between local farmers and consumers. She has made it possible for us, as a small growing farm, to focus on raising the livestock while providing us the opportunity to supply farm to table products to our local community. She has been nothing but extremely helpful and encouraging and we are excited to continue working with her as our farm grows." 

~Shawnee Curtis, Moody Bluff Farm, Cullowhee, NC

"WNC Farm to Table has helped us widen our marketing outlets, feed our community and grow the local food movement in our region."
~Katie Doe Putkowski, Winding Stair Farm, Franklin, NC

"For over two years KTs Orchard and Apiary has been working with Lisa. During this time, WNC Farm To Table has become a most Important part of distributing our products and fruit.  Lisa’s energy and tireless attitude has helped to propel our Orchard to another level."

~KT (Kathy Taylor), KT's Orchard & Apiary, Canton NC

"Lisa, I have kept an eye on your reports and am amazed with your progress with realties. Amazed but not surprised because you are a local and a dynamic grassroots organizer/social-entrepreneur. I feel lucky to be collaborating with you."

~Duarte Morais, NC State University