High Country Local First

High Country Local First strives to facilitate healthy, ongoing relationships amongst these key players in our community so that we can become supportive of one another’s efforts and to keep more of our money here in the High Country. HCLF provides creative and effective marketing for businesses through our website and directory, resource sharing and learning, peer to peer consulting, community network building opportunities and other services to facilitate strong locally owned businesses and to encourage new ventures within our community.
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture

Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture is dedicated to strengthening the High Country's local food system by supporting women and their families with resources, education, and skills related to sustainable food and agriculture. BRWIA provides small grants to female farmers, facilitates networking opportunities for women in agriculture, hosts an annual Farm Tour, offers educational opportunities for producers and consumers focused on self-sufficiency and sustainable agriculture, and strives to connect people with our agricultural heritage and landscape.
Basil's Fresh Pasta And Deli

Opened in 2013, Bail's Fresh Pasta and Deli strives to provide wholesome, made from scratch prepared foods using quality ingredients in a comfortable and friendly environment.
246 Wilson Drive Suite K Boone NC 28607
ph: 828-386-4066
Mon - Fri 10:30 am - 9 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 7 pm
Closed Sundays
246 Wilson Drive Suite K Boone NC 28607
ph: 828-386-4066
Mon - Fri 10:30 am - 9 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 7 pm
Closed Sundays
Art of Oil

With over 45 types on-tap, Art of Oil features unfiltered extra virgin olive oils, organic extra virgin olive oils, and flavor fused oil and vinegars.
In addition to the oil and vinegar, Art of Oil carries local handmade pasta, cheese, wine and other gourmet food products. Stop by and try it out today!
Conveniently located in downtown Boone, North Carolina at 819 West King Street, be sure to visit Art of Oil's sister store, Rustic, at 915 Main Street in Blowing Rock, or at www.rusticnc.com.
Hours:
Monday - Wednesday
11:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday - Saturday
11:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday
11:00 - 5:00pm
In addition to the oil and vinegar, Art of Oil carries local handmade pasta, cheese, wine and other gourmet food products. Stop by and try it out today!
Conveniently located in downtown Boone, North Carolina at 819 West King Street, be sure to visit Art of Oil's sister store, Rustic, at 915 Main Street in Blowing Rock, or at www.rusticnc.com.
Hours:
Monday - Wednesday
11:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday - Saturday
11:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday
11:00 - 5:00pm
Greening My Plate Week

It’s time to celebrate spring and our growing season during Greening My Plate week, leading up to the opening day of the Watauga County Farmers’ Market on May 3rd.
Over a dozen community events took place from April 27th – May 4th, including a farm tour with greens being harvested by high school students, a greens culinary contest and tasting at the high school, film viewings, educational workshops, children’s book readings and activities, and even county and town proclamations for Greening My Plate Week.
Events were organized by a coalition of non-profits and individuals, the Greening My Plate Gang. This coalition is dedicated to improving the economic and personal health of our community by encouraging the consumption of fresh, locally produced food.
Over a dozen community events took place from April 27th – May 4th, including a farm tour with greens being harvested by high school students, a greens culinary contest and tasting at the high school, film viewings, educational workshops, children’s book readings and activities, and even county and town proclamations for Greening My Plate Week.
Events were organized by a coalition of non-profits and individuals, the Greening My Plate Gang. This coalition is dedicated to improving the economic and personal health of our community by encouraging the consumption of fresh, locally produced food.