By investing in the Farm to School Junior Chef Program, not only will the next generation be healthier, but they will also be more informed consumers who value farmers and support local food systems, not as a novelty, but as a way of life.
Read MoreKentucky State University (KYSU) Cooperative Extension Program strengthens underserved communities, families, farmers, individuals and youth to improve their quality of life with state-of-the-art, research-based educational programs. The program is recognized as a leading educational organization that provides inclusive services to diverse communities. We value accountability, inclusion, integrity, partnership/collaborations, service, relevant, and research-based.
Read MoreThe University of Kentucky, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, was founded as and remains a land-grant institution committed to improving the quality of life for Kentuckians.
Read MoreRaising Hope offers a range of resources tailored to suit the unique needs of farmers. They work with the National Suicide Hotline (988), which provides immediate support to farmers grappling with stress, anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts. The organization also conducts regular mental and physical health workshops and training programs, equipping farmers with the tools needed to manage stress effectively and promote resilience.
Read MoreA primary goal of the Grain & Forage Center of Excellence is to help Kentucky farmers feed the world sustainably, protect the environment, expand the Kentucky economy and pass their farms to the next generation.
Read MoreEstablished in 1925 the West Kentucky Substation at Princeton has functioned as a center of agricultural activities in western Kentucky. Great advancements have been made in Kentucky's leading industry, Agriculture, with considerable progress being made in improving utilization and conservation of resources, increasing yields of crops and livestock, better management of capital and labor, expanding markets, and finding solutions for problems facing rural people and communities.
Read MoreKALP is an intensive two year program designed for young agricultural producers and agribusiness individuals who want to further develop their leadership skills.
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