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The Pritchard that Gives a Shiitake

Appalachian living farm life

The Pritchard that Gives a Shiitake

At about six six and with a firm handshake I have to crank my neck back to see him, he’s the man that runs the mines and has mined the land we’re turning to farmland.

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Mushrooms for Deer Meat

Appalachian living farm life

Mushrooms for Deer Meat

According to the US Census there are 396 people that live in Hernshaw. I quickly learned in the holler that people know each other by their pickup trucks. One of my favorite trucks is a dark gray Toyota Tacoma.

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Nights in Hernshaw

Appalachian living farm life

Nights in Hernshaw

Working nights in August in cool metal boxes is better than working days in hot metal boxes. We spent hours assembling shelves I’d purchased from an Elder Beerman going out of business, and stringing lights.

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Wasted Trash

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Wasted Trash

We thought our vision was redneck fancy. I never really minded the entrance being a hangout spot for kids. I am only 23, I understand having a good time by a fire. But I do however mind the trash.

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