Author: Nan Montgomery
Major Program: Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
On August 28, 2024, the Allen County Cooperative Extension Service and the Farm to Fork Committee co-hosted the second Kentucky Proud Farm to Fork Fundraising Dinner. The event aimed to promote Kentucky Proud foods and support the Allen County 4-H Program. The dinner featured a delicious Kentucky Proud meal by a local caterer, Allen County Homemakers, and 4-H members. This provided an opportunity to enjoy local food while contributing to a good cause. The dinner, was held at Peach Tree Farm and
Author: Kate Thompson
According to Harvard’s School of Public Health, “A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, and have a positive effect upon blood sugar, which can help keep appetite in check.” Eating more fruits and vegetables could also help lessen the obesity rate, which in Campbell County is 36% (US Census Bureau, 2022). Learning hands-on cook
Author: Jacob Hall
Many children and families do not know where their food comes from. Whether this be farm to fork or even wild game that is harvested, a disconnect in our society has occurred. But, by way of extension and alike programming, we can combat this. Kentucky State University, University of Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local county library (Metcalfe) brainstormed to put together an unbelievable program. This program started with a vison of not only being able to chec
