What is sustainable agriculture?
Sustainability is defined as the quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources, and thereby supporting...
History of Agriculture
When migrants first came to America, they were astonished by the amount of resources they had available to them. The Native Americans had...
U.S. Agricultural Policy
The feasibility of sustainable agriculture in the US is greatly hindered by current farming policies. The infamous “Farm Bill” is...
10 Things You Need to Know about Sustainable Agriculture
1. It is different from organic Organic is a certificate that the USDA can give to a farm, while sustainability is more a philosophy...
Agrobiodiversity is Not Just Another Big Word
Industrial agriculture has led to a huge loss of biodiversity in our crops. We all know biodiversity is important for the ecosystem and...
Four Ways Your Food is Failing You
Food has been considered an integral part of human culture for centuries. Each geographical region has its own specialties and each...
Interview with Owners of Wild Wood Farms
To gain more insight into the feasibility of sustainable farming in Kentucky we conducted an interview via Facebook with the Kris and...
Local Opinions
Surveyed: Random group of high school and college students that use Twitter: These surveys show that the demand for education on...
Sustainable, Urban Farming at FoodChain in Lexington
What is FoodChain? FoodChain is a non-profit organization that specializes in aquaponics farming. According to its website, FoodChain is...
Our Local Favorites
Windy Corner Market The Windy Corner Market is located on Bryan Station Road in Lexington. The chef/owner, Ouita Michel, aims to provide...
