University of KentuckyCollege of Agriculture

Kentucky & Local Food Resources

Kentucky has a rich tradition of hospitality and good food.
The resources here can help you find local foods,
learn more about food production in Kentucky,
or find partners for your work with Kentucky foods.

UK:

Crop Diversification and Biofuel Research Education Center

Department of Agricultural Economics

Department of Animal and Food Sciences

Department of Horticulture

Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition

Food Systems Innovation Center

Family & Consumer Sciences Food and Nutrition Programs

Fayette County Farm Bureau

Home-based Processing and Micro-processing

Home Vegetable Gardening in Kentucky

The Kentucky Food Consumers Panel

Kentucky Proud Produce Availability Chart (pdf)

The Lemon Tree 

Nutrition Education Programs

Plate It Up Kentucky Foods  |  Plate it Up video sample
School of Human and Environmental Sciences

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

 

External:

Community Farm Alliance

Community Food Security Coalition

Faith Feeds 

Food Pantries

Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy 

Grasshoppers

Green and Healthy Schools 

Green Team Kentucky Governor’s Garden

Kentucky Association of Food Banks

Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services, Nutrition Services Branch

Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development

Kentucky Department of Agriculture

Kentucky Department of Education Nutrition & Health Services

Kentucky Farm Bureau Roadside Farm Markets

Kentucky Farmers' Market Association

Kentucky Farms are Fun

Kentucky Grocers Association

Kentucky MarketMaker

Kentucky Proud

Kentucky Restaurant Association

Kentucky State University Organic Program

Kentucky State University Aquaculture Program

Partnership for a Fit Kentucky

Slow Food Bluegrass

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Sustainable Communities Network 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion

USDA Choose MyPlate

USDA Know Your Farmer Know Your Food