Three landowners in Riceville valley have recently
formed the Jones Cove Garden Cooperative. They are
growing local nutritious pesticide and herbicide free
vegetable, berries, and fruits. They market their goods
through the Riceville Tailgate Market and a community
supported agricultural project. Assisting others to
develop their open spaces into profitable, productive
local food production is an aim of their work. By
rediscovering the agricultural roots of the Upper
Riceville area, landowners can contribute to the
well-being of both those who purchase and consume their
goods and to the earth through their soil enhancing
methods of food production.
There is a program of the Buncombe County Cooperative
Extension Service (Call Kenneth Reeves, 255-5522) which
seeks to match landowners willing to lease or sell some
of their land to enterprising young farmers to grow
food and contribute to a sustainable economy.