“Food is a right for all,” the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations tweeted recently, adding that food must be available, abundant, and accessible to be sustainable. That’s a simple statement with which we all would agree. Yet, the complexity...
Spring is beautiful in Kentucky. Dogwood, redbuds and tulip trees abound and tulips, daffodils, iris and azaleas brighten our surroundings. Garden centers bustle with energized customers looking for the perfect outdoor flowers. Farmers’ markets open with the abundance...
New role will focus on connecting the dots across the food and ag space for Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities The Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities (APLU) recently named Marianne Smith Edge as the liaison from its Council for...
“The earth is what we all have in common” states Kentucky author, poet and farmer Wendell Berry. With the renewal of life sprouting from the ground and the recent celebration of Earth Day, we all see the importance of preserving the earth. But to those who produce and...
The sun shines bright on my Kentucky home the first Saturday in May (regardless of the weather) as the Kentucky Derby takes center stage. While many of us in Kentucky don’t attend the Derby annually, the day is always celebrated with traditional foods and yes, a...
