NEW C-VILLE COVER STORY Have yourself a very crunchy Christmas

Lisa Reeder of A Local Notion, Melissa Wiley of the Piedmont Environmental Council, Better World Betty’s Teri Kent, Peter Warren of the state Cooperative Extension, Nelson County farmers Michael and Kathryn Bertoni, and the gals from locallectual.com, Jessica Meehan and Karen Beauford, recommend everything from cardboard wildlife to potted plants, local cheese, and tickets to FloydFest for the loved ones on your shopping list.

Shop local, shop within your means, and don’t forget: Love means never having to say you’re sorry for regifting.

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