McDowell County, West Virginia, is considered a “food desert” and consistently ranks as one of the nation’s most impoverished counties.
Economic Development Greater East (EDGE) is a non-profit co-led by Amelia Bandy and Jason Tartt located on the southern edge of McDowell
EDGE is creating a 21st-century economy for McDowell County, where food is foundational, land is conserved, and people are valued.
For More stories of how Appalachia is transforming economically, visit the “Stories of Hope” page on our Website: https://reimagineappalachia.org/storiesofhope/
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