In the heart of Warren County, a bold new cooperative initiative is taking root. The Sandy Creek Processing Cooperative is an emerging producer-led project that aims to transform how small and mid-sized farms across Eastern North Carolina access markets, preserve crops, and grow together. With support from Carolina Common Enterprise and the guidance of food systems equity expert Allanah Hines, this collaborative effort is laying the foundation for a regionally owned, community-powered solution to food processing and agricultural resilience.