The Food Connection is now hiring for THREE full-time positions! ⏰ These Value Chain Coordinators will work to cultivate relationships in KY. Apply by January 8. Eastern KY >> bit.ly/3HiMhR3 Central KY >> bit.ly/3VDnVWt Western KY >> bit.ly/3FAyB2G

In celebration of our Student Opportunity Grants opening soon for 2023, take a look back at this student research project funded in part by The Food Connection in UK Anthropology 🔬

Send this to your favorite Kentucky farmer! 🚜 We are teaming up with fellow community partners to promote CSA (community supported agriculture) across KY February 20-24. Farmers can learn more + register by January 15 >> bit.ly/3k8MSex

24 hours left! 🚨 It's the last call for early bird ticket pricing for the 2023 Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit. Don't miss your opportunity to join us March 29 at the best price available >> bit.ly/3Pgf9eH

Join us for the February First Friday on 2/3 featuring Chaquenta Neal of FoodChain 📣 Register now >> bit.ly/3ZLOOtZ

We're hiring! Join The Food Connection team by applying to one of our open positions below 📣 Extension Associate with Cultivate Kentucky >> bit.ly/3GVz8vB Budget Officer >> bit.ly/3HhfifJ

The Farmers.gov reminds specialty crop producers of assistance to help cover the costs of food safety certification requirements. Calendar year 2022 enrollment closes Jan. 31, 2023. Calendar year 2023 enrollment opens Feb. 1, 2023. Learn more >> bit.ly/3kDqV7O

Join us in Pineville on February 24 to help source locally produced food for your restaurant or business! The Food Connection's own Bryan Brady will be at the FREE meetup to provide expertise in food safety and organic production. Register now >> bit.ly/3wIthVA

We’re just two days away from kicking off First Friday in 2023! Save your seat for this FREE breakfast seminar. This month, we’ll hear from Chaquenta Neal of FoodChain. Register now >> bit.ly/3ZLOOtZ

Join us for KY Proud CSA Week February 20-24! This online resource sharing week will feature over 70 Community Supported Agriculture farms across Kentucky. Learn more >> bit.ly/3JEWbh1

We are so thrilled to be an organizer of KY Proud CSA Week running February 20-24! Our complete 2023 Partner Farm Guide is your ultimate resource for getting to know share options available near you and the farms that produce them. View it now >> bit.ly/2023KYProudCSA…

Join us early tomorrow for First Friday with Valerie Horn of CANE Kitchen ☀️ Breakfast is local eggs (Feathered Farms), biscuits + gravy with jam (CANE Kitchen), home fries (Quillen Farm), + sauteed greens (Rocket Farm). Save your seat >> bit.ly/3XUBEZC

We are just three weeks away from the 2023 Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit! Seats are limited and we want you to join us. Snag your spot before registration ends >> bit.ly/3Pgf9e

We hope you'll join us later this month for this webinar featuring TFC's own, Bryan Brady 💻

"Food safety in produce production is important for every grower no matter the size or scale." 🍎 Starting this week, Bryan Brady will be leading a two-part farm food safety plan virtual online workshop. Save your seat now >> bit.ly/3yPdSE5

Introducing the 2023 Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit Opening Panel! The final tickets are available until this Friday. Get yours now >> bit.ly/3Pgf9eH

Our Value Chain Team was on the road today to visit our friends at Appalachian Harvest to talk about opportunities for collaboration to support Appalachian farmers and get more farm fresh food to more places!

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Virtual CSA (Community Supported Agriculture ) Chef Demonstration in partnership with UK HR Health & Wellness , Organic Association of Kentucky , and @KYfarmshare!

Our Value Chain Coordination & our Cultivate KY teams had the pleasure of visiting our friends at What Chefs Want in Louisville yesterday alongside partners from the Indiana Value Chain Network. Great conversations about potential regional collaboration to support local farmers!

Faye Kuosman, Our Central Kentucky VCC for tThe Food Connection. She has a passion for local food systems and resilient community building. Faye grew up on an organic vegetable production farm in Kentucky. She lives with her husband, son, & daughter in Jessamine on a small farm.