West Virginia imports most of its food from elsewhere leaving people in the state
vulnerable to future food system shocks and disruptions. Turnrow Appalachian
Farm Collective works to shift our food-buying focus to support local, family
farms by improving the ways that Appalachian food is grown, aggregated and
distributed.
Every day, we work with family-owned, independent farms collecting their homegrown food and connecting it to larger markets. To do that, since 2017, Turnrow partners with, producers, co-ops and food hubs throughout the region to ensure that fresh quality food is distributed quickly and efficiently to buyers that value the grit, dedication, and craft that working in these mountains and valleys have required of our farmers for generations. This means more income for farmers, more agricultural jobs, and a healthier food system for everyone.
TURNROW is intentionally a “collective”
Turnrow (TR) cooperatively manages its logistics, resources and infrastructure within our network of farmers and partners. This is no coincidence. This lean and efficient approach effectively diversifies risk and liability while maximizing flexibility and adaptability. It allows Turnrow to support our farmers and partners economically, socially, and environmentally. This triple bottom line approach speaks to Turnrow’s mission orientation and commitment to building equity and sustainability across the network and region.