The growth of Brightwater, from its roots as the culinary program of NorthWest Arkansas Community College to a holistic center of food learning and culture, began with a vision among local leaders to develop a comprehensive food strategy for one of America’s fastest-growing regions.
When Brandy Linker started college in 2012, she was earning $200 a week waiting tables and paying $100 a week in childcare for her 3-year-old son, Aiden.
