Appalachian Sustainable Development

Scott County Telephone Cooperative has been the telecommunications provider in Scott County in southern Virginia for more than 50 years. The cooperative offers local and long distance telephone service, local directory assistance, voice mail, phone book listings and custom calling services for residents of Clinchport, Duffield, Dungannon, Nickelsville and Williams Mill, Va., and Clinchport, Tenn. With the SCTC Digital Entertainment package, customers can bundle their digital cable and telephone and high-speed Internet services into one bill. The Scoot County Telephone Cooperative maintains its offices in Gate City, Va.

Appalachian Harvest, based in Duffield, VA, has been a pivotal resource for small- to mid-sized farmers in the region since 2000, offering training, shared-use equipment, and distribution services to enhance local agriculture. The organization actively supports sustainable farming practices and community initiatives, including food distribution programs and specialized support for veterans through projects like the Patriot Garden Box Project. With a strong focus on agroforestry and food security, Appalachian Harvest has facilitated the sale of $40 million worth of products for local farmers and distributed millions of pounds of food to rural food pantries. Their innovative programs, such as the Grow Your Own initiative and the Agroforestry Farm Tour Series, underscore their commitment to fostering a resilient agricultural community in Appalachia. Generated from the website

Tazewell County Public Library is a comprehensive library system serving the residents of Bluefield, Pocahontas, Richlands, and Tazewell in Virginia. With a wide range of services, including circulation, office, and outreach services, the library aims to meet the diverse needs of its community. From providing library cards and access to digital resources like Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy, to offering programs for youth and genealogy support, Tazewell County Public Library strives to foster a love for reading and learning among its patrons while promoting community engagement and support.Generated from the website