For formerly incarcerated women, a farm in Alamance County imparts knowledge and skills, nurtures their physical and spiritual health, and supports them as they rebuild their lives.
Made by Hand & Heart at Mothers & Sons Trattoria
Growing up, an Italian American chef learned the importance of cooking with patience, laughter, and love. His trattoria in Durham, built on those same principles, is a tribute to the mothers — and mother figures — who taught him.
Called to Serve
Growing up near Fort Bragg instilled in one young nurse a sense of duty to community and country. She’d go on to reach the rank of lieutenant general, eventually assuming command as Army Surgeon General — the first woman ever to do so.
How Mount Olive Welcomed Newcomers and Created Community
By welcoming Haitian immigrants, Mount Olive put its motto into practice. Now, a big-hearted community is even bigger.
Young Farmers Have True Grit at Hoof Beat Farm
The young farmers behind this family operation in Hillsborough are hardworking, enthusiastic, and full of hope for a bright future.
Sanderson Wreaths Create Homegrown Holiday Cheer
Christmastime at the Sanderson farm brings family, friends, and neighbors together to craft wreaths for the holidays.
Montgomery Sheep Farm in Biscoe
The sheep that graze on this solar farm in Montgomery County play an essential role when it comes to producing clean energy, clean food, and a clean farm.
Coon Rock Farm in Hillsborough
A restaurant, an online farmers market, two cookbooks: This couple is tending a crop of nourishing ventures. And it all starts on their farm in Orange County.
Parson’s Table: Ladies Who Lunch
When the furniture designers, buyers, and browsers who swarm the annual High Point Market want to escape the crowds, they head to the basement of First United Methodist Church, where the best lunch in town comes with a heaping helping of charm.
