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Rural experience and small town living for those of us in the LGBTQ community is something different for each individual. 

For many in the community who grow up on farms or in small towns, they’ve historically hit the ground feet first running at lightning pace and generally headed for the nearest big city.

But that’s not the case with everyone. Some people in our community enjoy life in small towns and living in a rural environment.

Goat Daddy’s Farm: what rural life can offer our community

After living in medium-sized Carolina cities like Columbia, South Carolina and Fayetteville, North Carolina, Josh Slade and Jason Southers decided to make the move to a farm in a small town called Elgin, about a half hour outside of Columbia. […]

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The LGBTQ+ community needs allies in office now more than ever

The LGBTQ+ community is under direct fire in North Carolina […]

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Our People: Adria Focht

Currently, Focht, a self-identified queer woman, spends her days feeding her passion of gardening and farming using sustainable eco-friendly methods.  […]

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The House is on Fire

LGBTQ community members and their allies, along with elected officials and community political action groups came together Saturday morning […]

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