Small Farms Making a Living on Leased Land

Posted by Whitney K. Pipkin on April 30, 2015 · 1 Comment 

This past summer, I had the pleasure of traveling across Virginia’s Piedmont region (and a little south) to capture the stories of eight farms. My photographer friend Jami McDowell traveled with me for most of them, capturing these beautiful photos (despite very real fears that she might have to deliver my baby on that last … Continue reading →

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The Christmas countdown: food gifts worth giving

Posted by Whitney K. Pipkin on December 11, 2013 · 3 Comments 

Christmas came early in my kitchen this year. You see, it was Cyber Monday and there’s this feeling that the deals will just pass you by — and I just caved. I let my husband let me buy what I’ve wanted all year: a Vitamix. Oh man is it great. I read a bunch of reviews … Continue reading →

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