Homesteading Resources & Community

That's us! AHA connects neighbors in Hawkins County through homesteading, traditional skills, and local food resilience. Through workshops, gatherings, and trade, AHA helps build a stronger, more self-sufficient community.

Local beekeeping club serving Hawkins County. Whether you're a new beekeeper or a seasoned apiarist, this group offers community support, local knowledge, and connection to fellow beekeepers in the area.

A community for women in Hawkins County who are interested in homesteading, self-sufficiency, and building meaningful connections with like-minded local women.

A local family farm and greenhouse offering produce and plants. Check their Facebook page for what's in season, availability, and local pickup or market opportunities.

A local greenhouse with an established web presence. Browse their offerings for seasonal plants, garden starts, and supplies suited to East Tennessee's growing conditions.

A local greenhouse serving the East Tennessee area. Follow their Facebook page for seasonal plant availability, landscaping products, and outdoor living items — great for expanding your garden or homestead plantings.

The University of Tennessee Extension office serving Hawkins County. Offers research-based education on agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H youth programs. A tremendous free resource for homesteaders.

The University of Tennessee's Master Gardener program trains volunteers to extend research-based horticultural knowledge to their communities. Find local Master Gardener contacts, resources, and programs across Tennessee.

A local farm supply store serving the needs of East Tennessee homesteaders and farmers. Check their website for products, hours, and availability for everything from livestock supplies to garden essentials.

Your local farmers cooperative serving Hawkins County. Feed, seed, fertilizer, hardware, and farm supplies — the co-op model means you're supporting your neighbors while getting what your homestead needs.

A local trading post with roots in the historic Amis Mill area. Follow their Facebook page for current inventory, locally grown and made goods, and community trading opportunities in Hawkins County.

A regional food hub connecting East Tennessee farmers and producers with buyers and consumers. If you're looking to sell your homestead's surplus or source locally grown products, the food hub is a valuable regional resource.

A local East Tennessee farm with an active Facebook presence. Follow along for farm updates, locally grown produce availability, and a look at working homestead life in our region.