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Our commitment to the agricultural industry is to connect consumers to the food they eat. By caring for one another, our families, and the broader network of people we interact with, we can offer a unique perspective and grow together in our knowledge about this vast and complicated industry.

Farmer Stories

Back Porch Dinner Review

Farm Update

COVID-19 & Hickory Nut Gap

Over the last week, the COVID-19 pandemic has created enormous economic challenges on all sectors of the economy. Agriculture and food are seeing unprecedented growth as grocery stores scramble to fill their shelves while restaurants are shuttered.…

Farm Update

Covid-19 Plan of Action

Miscellaneous

The Farm-to-Table Movement

The Farm-to-Table Movement By: Natalie Furniss The concept of farm-to-table began circulating the food scene in the early 2000’s as consumers became increasingly concerned with big industry food production. Products with short…

Education

20/20 Vision

2020 Vision By: Natalie Furniss 20/20 vision: The ability to see clearly, with perfect eyesight, toward something in the distance. The implication is astounding as we quickly approach the new year. For most of 2019, the leadership…

Farmer Stories, Grassfed Beef, Farm Work, Education

The Load Out

The Load Out By: Amy Ager Jean-Paul the newest member of the leadership team who is running our operations and finance departments joined me on a long, fun day to Dobson Farm to meet farmers and help load out the cattle for that…

Farmer Stories

Farmer Profile: Alan Souther

Miscellaneous

Hickory Nut Gap Hires Ben Brignac as Regional Sales Manager

Hickory Nut Gap announces the new hire of Ben Brignac as Regional Sales Manager. From Asheville and no stranger to Hickory Nut Gap, Brignac’s career history has prepared him well for this position. Skilled in financial analysis,…

Miscellaneous

HNG Hires Jean Paul Lausell as New COO

ASHEVILLE, NC (October 29, 2019) - Hickory Nut Gap announces the new hire of Jean-Paul Lausell as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Lausell will oversee the sales, finance, operations, marketing, and farm store departments of Hickory Nut…

THE FARM IS OPEN FOR PICK-UP ORDERS

Order online, drive up to the farm, a member of our staff will deliver your order to your car. Read the full update to operations:

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