High Tunnel Workshop: Grow Appalachia Style!
Hey everyone! Kayla here, just dropping in to share a story of a unique and educational experience Ive recently had working for Grow Appalachia. Earlier this week I spent
Eastern KY Farmer Conference 2019
Our participants had a great time learning about small-scale farming at the Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference! The third annual Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference was held on February 22 and 23
Spring Classes in Hindman, Kentucky
It may still be winter, but it’s never too early to start thinking about spring gardening classes! As we look forward to warmer days ahead, we’re studying up on garden
Erosion 101
Soil erosion can destroy your garden. Erosion is the process by which wind and water remove soil from an area. A typical soil is composed of topsoil and subsoil. The
Can Veggies 3 Ways
When the crops lay heavy and ready to harvest, it can only mean one thing: it's time for the Hindman Settlement School’s annual canning class! Local master canner Bonita Adams
Beans are beans, right?
What a month it has been! I’ve been traveling all over Eastern Kentucky visiting the beautiful gardens of our Grow Appalachia participants. If there is one thing I’ve learned this
Hello from Hindman!
I’m Ali Hintz, the new Community Agriculture VISTA at the Hindman Settlement School. I’ll be working this year to expand our Grow Appalachia program as well as the Knott County
EKY Farmer Conference: The first of its kind!
Hi everyone! It's February!! What the heck? We have a very exciting opportunity that is coming to the region in a couple of weeks and we, along with our friends
The 3rd Annual Appalachian Food Summit
The Appalachian Food Summit is a weekend-long, food-centered conference that celebrates the expanding movement of Appalachian cuisine, bringing in masterful chefs from the region to put on an end-of-the-event dinner
Feathered friends and summer gardens!
Happy summer to all our friends near and far! It’s been a time of excitement here at the Hindman Settlement School, as well as transition and goodbyes. Last week we
