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Demonstration Site Profile
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Community Farm
Alexander, NC
An educational site and working farm located just outside Asheville, NC, the SAHC Community Farm provides a continually evolving home for conservation projects and agricultural production. The 140-acre Community Farm started with the generous donation of just over 100 acres of farmland in 2010. Now, the site hosts an innovative Farm Incubator Program, Education Center, and more, providing a nationally recognized model for environmentally-friendly land management and productive agriculture.
Farm Information
Location:
Alexander, NC
County:
Buncombe
Context:
Rural
Land Tenure:
Own
Total Acres:
8
Other Practices:
Yes
Agroforestry Profile
Agroforestry Established:
2023
Agroforestry Acres:
8
Agroforestry Practices:
Windbreaks, Riparian Buffer, Alley Cropping, Forest Farming, Silvopasture
Do you offer tours, programming or events?
Yes, tours, workdays, workshops
Size of Agroforestry Practices:
8 acres
Contact Information
Chris Link
828-253-0095
Farm Visitors
By appointment only
Agroforestry Practice Details,
Production & Crops
Hazelnut, Chestnut, elderberry, willow, locust, false indigo, poplar, mulberry, paw paw, persimmon
Other Information
Support: Technical Assistance, implementation, grant cost share, funding, etc.
Barriers/Obstacles
Business, Marketing, sales
How did you get involved in agroforestry?
Future plans
Imported: May 2025, Updated: October 1, 2025
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