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.

Concordia Lutheran Church in Kingsport, TN is a warm and welcoming congregation that seeks to practice God's presence through dynamic worship, vibrant faith, and active service. As part of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, they are guided by the teachings of the Bible and the confessional writings of Dr. Martin Luther. With a mission to know Christ and make Him known, Concordia invites all to join their community of forgiven sinners in experiencing Christian fellowship and extending their friendship with God to the world. Concordia Lutheran Church, also known as "The Watermelon Church," offers livestreaming services on YouTube every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Their worship schedule includes Sunday School, fellowship, and worship services, providing opportunities for learning, growth, and support. With a focus on serving others, Concordia encourages its members to use their gifts and talents to make a difference in the Kingsport community, the Appalachian Highlands region, and beyond through national and global service and outreach initiatives.Generated from the website

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