Foodways

This week, something truly special happened with the Mountain Sprouts program. We celebrated a major milestone in showing kids just how amazing it can be to grow their own food. Thanks to a generous three-year grant recommended by Kentucky Power through the American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation, we’ve been able to take our mission to […]

We danced, we dined, and we had a ball! This year’s Dumplin’s & Dancin’ weekend was all about celebrating every Appalachian tradition that we love; the food, the music, the dancing, and, best of all, the people. If you couldn’t make it, here’s a little taste of what you missed. Dumplin’s & Dancin’ felt like a

Let’s boast about the amazing turnout we had at our April Grow Appalachia meeting! Over 50 participants showed up, ready to get their hands on plant starts, garden tools, and to sit in on a workshop. Seeing so many people engaging in our program, really expresses that what we are doing here really matters to

We weathered through January and February’s cold temperatures, but they brought plenty of activities for farmers and foodways enthusiasts across our region. This season stands out as the easiest and perhaps the only time of the year when farmers and foodways folks can be drawn away from their farms and gardens. In January, I had the

Our offices may have been closed due to the heavy snow for much of last week, but I kept daydreaming about our annual seed shower to escape from the chilly weather. Our seed shower is officially set for March 28th– a tad earlier than usual. Why the shift? Well, it turns out many families are

It may not be the most conventional time for planting, but Mountain Sprouts is taking root! We are excited to share the developments that have taken place, marking the official launch of our much-anticipated gardening program, Mountain Sprouts!  An impressive 8×12 cedar raised garden bed that offers ample space for students to freely explore has

As the days get longer and springtime blossoms, gardeners across the region are gearing up for a new season of growth and potential. For many, however, the challenges of the past year have left them with uncertain prospects. Last July, severe flooding swept through the area, damaging homes, properties, and gardens. Many farmers lost much

Gardening means a lot of different things for folks, but for me, it has always been about connecting to my past and staying grounded in the present. Growing up, no matter how much space there was or wasn’t offered by our then home, my mother always found her sunny patches and filled them with veggies

I sit here, staring across campus and am overwhelmed by the monumental work that has happened here at the forks of Troublesome Creek. The foundation laid in the early years has built an institution that has focused on the community and remained relevant throughout its longstanding history. My time here, has been short, but impactful