KCARD’s Local Food Project Coordinator Olivia Vogel talks broken supply chains and the role of Kentucky farms to meet the needs of Kentuckians in this post.
Room to Grow: Kentucky Local Food Purchases Count for Less than 1% of Farm Sales
Highlighting KY Local Food Expansion Initiative
With the Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit starting tomorrow (you can still register here!), we wanted to spotlight KCARD’s Kentucky Local Food System Expansion Initiative. Launched in 2020, the initiative works collaboratively with partners to assist Kentucky local food farmers and buyers in sales and sourcing of local food. Below are some common questions about the Initiative.
Q&A with Olivia: Local Food, Increasing Your Markets
Olivia Vogel, KCARD’s new Local Food Project Coordinator, took a little time to answer some questions about herself, the new Local Food Initiative Expansion Project, and give some helpful tips for producers interested in expanding their markets.
(Closed) Job Opening: Local Food Project Statewide Coordinator
We’re hiring! The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development is hiring an individual to lead a new project – the Kentucky Local Food System Expansion Initiative – working with agricultural producers and food businesses to expand market access for Kentucky farmers and enhance buyer access to local food sources.