This post originally appeared in Kentucky Teacher on April 27, 2017, by Audra Deli-Hoofnagle.“Where am I going to find the time,” thought Chrissy Ellison, a 3rd-grade teacher at Lemons Mill Elementary (Scott County) when she was told the school was
The Whitley County Health Department organized the inaugural walking event for a new monthly series as part of the Step It Up, Kentucky! initiative.The program encourages residents of Williamsburg, Kentucky to bring their families out, meet new neighbors, get to
MEET THE BAUMANN FAMILY.Lazy Eight Stock Farm is a 420 acre Certified Organic farm located on the banks of the Paint Lick Creek in Madison and Garrard counties. The farm family consists of Carla and Lothar Baumann and their son,
Berea Farmers Market is one of the most vibrant in the region, with over 30 paid vendors bringing a diversity of produce each week. It is a year-round source of fresh, local food for both the Berea residents and those
As we spend time this week celebrating the hardworking people that bring farm-fresh food to your table, it’s important to recognize that farmers markets are just one place to buy and sell local produce. Many communities have thriving markets, where
MEET DIANA.Diana Hogan is a third generation farmer from the Mefford Family Farms in Frankfort, Kentucky. It’s a small operation of 70 cattle and she has her hands full managing the 300-acres full-time, year-round. With the help of some friendly
Driving to work in Winchester, Gina Lang noticed a scenic piece of farmland right across from Wal-Mart. That, she thought, would be a great place to walk. Lang joined Kristian Wagner, Health Education Coordinator of the Clark County Health Department
Berea’s Journey to a More Walkable CommunityBerea’s streets, like those in other Kentucky communities, were designed with cars in mind. So how did this Madison County community make sure children could safely walk home from school? According to Mayor Steve
Students to spice lunches with herb gardenBy Genevieve PostlethwaitThanks to recently implemented national nutritional guidelines, students at McCracken County High School can’t season their school food with salt or mountains of ketchup or ranch dressing.Students’ options are limited when it