According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the amount of the United States food supply that goes to waste is estimated at 30-40%. That’s of the total food supply of the country. And it’s not just the food that gets wasted when food is sent to landfills instead of being eaten. All the water, labor, […]
A lot goes into choosing which farm’s CSA program to join—and rightly so. A Community Supported Agriculture program is a two-way commitment between you and the farm—a subscription to the farm’s products for the season. Before you devote your CSA budget to a farm, you likely want a few questions answered. You may not know […]
We’re honored to be nominated for a 2026 Best of Lexington award! Last year, we were voted Best Place to Buy Produce thanks entirely to word of mouth. We were astounded! Help us keep the Local Food Movement going – vote for us again this year. Voting is open now! You can vote once a […]
The small family farm lifestyle – it’s hard work, but it also gives back. This year, we’re opening up our Kentucky farm to share that experience with you. Sample life on a regenerative, organic farm. Learn how we feed our community by working with the local ecosystem. Walk our property with the farmer, see how clean, […]
“Organic” – The term is all across the food packaging landscape. It’s often accompanied by a myriad of badges, seals, and other qualifiers. You’re likely to find it paired with: “Inspected by the US Department of Agriculture”, “All-Natural”, “Non-GMO”, and “Fair-Trade”. Last year, we outlined the difference between important labels and unregulated buzzwords, so you […]
Every year we get the chance to attend the annual OAK Conference which brings together organic farmers and food advocates from all across Kentucky to talk shop, share ideas and resources, and build community. Celebrating 15 years, this year’s conference brought a nice surprise! Mac, Ann, and John were honored with the first annual Organic […]
There is a lot of hype about food labels and farming practices, and with so many labels out there, it’s important to know the difference between them. We often have conversations with customers and CSA members about our production methods, and we’re still surprised by the amount of misinformation that we read in the media […]
We love getting to show you how your food is grown, but we also love getting the opportunity to show you the people who grow it. We’re (Ann Bell Stone, John Bell and Mac Stone) the managers at Elmwood Stock Farm and we’re proud to lead a team of field crew, delivery drivers, farmers market […]
With a thick blanket of snow still covering the ground from our recent snow storm it’s easy to assume that the land is in a serious state of dormancy. And truth be told, it’s all too easy to feel that way ourselves, especially as we ease our way into the new year. But in reality, […]
Fall means a return to busy schedules and the hustle and bustle for many of us which is why we’ve assembled this list of bundles that are perfect for putting together breakfasts, lunches and dinners with ease. Pasta Night Bundle A weeknight dinner staple, this bundle has everything you need to amp up your next […]