February 2024
This Month’s Issue: Veteran Health
With several bases throughout the state and many military communities served by electric cooperatives, North Carolina has the third-largest military presence in the country — and almost 800,000 veterans. One way in which North Carolinians are supporting our veteran population is through agritherapy, or using agriculture to benefit the mental, emotional and physical well-being of veterans and their families. Learn more here (and don’t miss love stories from our readers).
Feature Stories
A Hendersonville farm helps veterans heal through agriculture
Where Did You First Meet Your Sweetie?
Love is in the air with stories submitted by our readers
Departments
Share the Love with 5 Date-Night Crafts
Four Ways to Honor and Support Black History Month
Unlock Fitness Goals with a Power Circuit
Find a Homegrown by Heroes participating farm near you with this interactive map.