June 23, 2026 As we discussed last time, the House has passed their version of the Farm Bill (CFA's May 1 Article). Today, the Senate moved that process forward, releasing a draft that sets up a committee vote this summer. For CFA members, farmers market operators, food access partners, and anyone who cares about where… Continue reading What’s Happening with the Farm Bill and What It Means for Kentucky
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Summer Meals for Farms and Farmers Markets
In 2025, 11.3 million USDA summer meals were served in Kentucky, with Kentucky meal sponsors receiving $48 million in federal reimbursements. Summer meals are a great opportunity for farms and farmers markets to connect with families in your community. Whether your purpose is selling food products to be served in meals, or to increase education… Continue reading Summer Meals for Farms and Farmers Markets
Farm to Summer Meals
Two peas in a pod - Summer is peak produce season AND summer meals have experienced huge growth in Kentucky. Let’s put them together. Under the umbrella of Community Farm Alliance, the partners of the Kentucky Farm to School Network are planning several initiatives related to farm to summer meals. A Celebration Week First, Farm… Continue reading Farm to Summer Meals
School Garden Grants = Real Growing Experiences
There are themes in the applications we receive for school garden mini-grants: Kentucky students are disconnected from food production AND schools value hands-on learning experiences for students. School gardens are a great way to address both. Now in the fourth cycle, School Garden Mini-Grants provide $5,000 to Kentucky preK-12 schools for gardening and related cooking… Continue reading School Garden Grants = Real Growing Experiences
KY Farmers tell DC legislators they want to grow Healthy Food for Schools
We are more than two years overdue on passing a complete Farm Bill, actual farm bills (expenses) are rising, and everyone wants to change the way Americans eat. But are they talking to the family farmers who make up our domestic food system? Part of CFA’s mission is to make sure farmers get a voice… Continue reading KY Farmers tell DC legislators they want to grow Healthy Food for Schools