The Mentoring Program-Year Two
One of my favorite things about working with the Grow Appalachia Program at St. Vincent Mission is all the opportunities we have to pass on knowledge. Yesterday we began the
One of my favorite things about working with the Grow Appalachia Program at St. Vincent Mission is all the opportunities we have to pass on knowledge. Yesterday we began the
Grow Appalachia is more than families growing food in Floyd County. It is a bridge. Let me explain. Last spring, when it was still too cold to start planting, several
December 7th. Usually this time of year, fresh greens means bagged spinach from Food City. But not this year. I harvested some beautiful spicy mustard the other day from the
Well everyone is pretty much settled in for the winter. There are still greens, broccoli and cabbage out there growing but we are getting comfortable around our stocked pantries and
I just had an interesting conversation with Todd Howard, my friend and mentor. He said he understands why farmers would be drawn to planting GMO’s. Let me put his comment
This past Saturday was the last day of the Floyd County Farmer’s Market 2012 season. It was cold and rainy as we put out the road side signs directing
Canning supplies bought locally fromThe Hardware Inc., HueysvilleThe St Vincent Mission program had their Food Preservation class recently at the David School right down the road from the Mission. The
Sr. KC here at St Vincent Mission where we are always looking for ways to expand our outreach. The Grow Appalachia Program has been a wonderful vehicle for that expansion.
Hi All. Just wanted to take this opportunity to remind you about the East Kentucky Local Foods Collaborative meeting in Hindman tomorrow from 10:00 to 4:00. This will be an
Todd and Gary at the MarketSr. KC here. I just got off the phone with my friend and local farmer, Todd Howard. He has been a wonderful gift to us