FoodChain

Forging links between community and fresh food through education and demonstration of sustainable food systems.

[The Stables @TheStablesFCPS]

Thanks to @FoodChainLex for helping our students make some sweet and savory crepes this morning!

[FoodChain @FoodChainLex]

Knowledge is empowering, and nowhere is this more true than the kitchen! FoodChain partners with local schools to provide students with the skills and know-how needed to feel confident cooking.
Support our educational programs by donating at https://t.co/ligXTX7buo

#BGGives

[FoodChain @FoodChainLex]

Making learning fun is a pillar of our educational programs at FoodChain. That’s why we host the Power of Produce Club every summer @LexFarmMkt where we teach kids food literacy skills. Support POP and programs like it by donating at https://t.co/ligXTX7buo.
#GoodGivingChallenge

[FoodChain @FoodChainLex]

The annual GoodGiving Challenge hosted by the
@BGCFKY kicks off tomorrow! Join donors across Kentucky in
supporting the organizations that make an impact in
your community! Help us reach our goal of $35,000 by visiting
https://t.co/ligXTXoMSY

[FoodChain @FoodChainLex]

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow, and we are on the edge of our seats as the countdown begins to GoodGiving! There are only 24 hours left until @BGCFKY's annual fundraiser starts. You can support us in this year's event by visiting https://t.co/ligXTXpkIw

[FoodChain @FoodChainLex]

Only one more week until the @BGCFKY GoodGiving Challenge! Mark your calendar and get ready to join the FUNraising on Giving Tuesday, November 29 at 9 AM by visiting https://t.co/ligXTX7buo!
#GoodGivingChallenge #BGGives

[FoodChain @FoodChainLex]

Thank you to Bob Durborow and John Kelso from @KSUAquaculture for bringing the grad students in their fish diseases class for a tour of the FoodChain facility! They got to learn how we process the tilapia and then got to try them fresh fried from @SmithtownSF!

[UK Smart Campus @smartcampusuky]

Stop by the Cornerstone to check out FoodChain’s Growing Up! Vertical aquaponics system- feel free to go in the room to see the system up close! Follow FoodChain on social media @FoodChainLex to keep up with the system!

#universityofkentucky #aquaponics #foodchainlex

[FoodChain @FoodChainLex]

Happy Halloween from your friends at FoodChain! We're celebrating the holiday by sending out mummy dogs and pumpkin pudding with a special Halloween surprise at the bottom 👻!

[FoodChain @FoodChainLex]

Thank you Julius Marks Elementary for inviting us to take part in your STEM family night last week! We had a blast discussing Edible Trees and conducting a local vs. store bought apple tasting. There was no contest for the winner-locally grown Gold Rush from Stepping Stone Farms!

[FoodChain @FoodChainLex]

This Saturday come tour FoodChain's indoor aquaponics farm for an opportunity to pick up FoodChain's new crewneck sweatshirts and learn more about how we're connecting Lexington to fresh food with innovative farming practices! You can purchase tickets at https://t.co/avMHuCeYQF

[The Stables @TheStablesFCPS]

Wow! Thank you to @FoodChainLex for coming out and helping our students prepare and cook sweet potato latkes! Fun, educational, and delicious!

[Farming The Future @FarmTheFuture]

The Foodchain Aquaponics in Lexington tour was awesome! It's always great to see fellow Aquaponicers! @foodchainlex great setup!

#aquaponics #hydroponics #sustainability #food #agriculture #urbanfarm #indoorag #farmingthefuture

[FoodChain @FoodChainLex]

These cosmic brownies are out of this world! Made with our special ingredient black beans, and topped with FoodChain's mint chocolate chip astronaut ice cream, there's no better dessert for this fall! You can find the recipe in this month's newsletter, so stay on the look out!

[FoodChain @FoodChainLex]

Drought in Kentucky? Have no fear, aquaponics is here! Not only does aquaponics use less water than traditional farms, it is also drought resistant because it recycles its water! If you're interested in learning more, check out this short video https://t.co/bnuZYt9y2f

[FoodChain @FoodChainLex]

As part of our birthday celebration at FoodChain we asked some of the staff their favorite memories from their time here, here's what they said. If you want to join in the festivities, go to https://t.co/EPKkjSK1Xk where you can donate to our birthday fundraiser!

[FoodChain @FoodChainLex]

Thank you to everyone who has helped us reach this amazing milestone! Join FoodChain in celebrating 11 years of empowering our community with food by taking part in our birthday fundraiser! The fundraiser will last ONE DAY ONLY so donate now at https://t.co/EPKkjSsr5M!

[FoodChain @FoodChainLex]

Last weekend we got to table at the Good Foods Co-op Fall Festival. We had fun getting to give out samples of our seasonal smoothie, Autumn Spice, and chat with folks about what we do! As an added bonus we are the Co-Op's Give Where You Live partner for the month of October!

[FoodChain @FoodChainLex]

We are debuting a brand new smoothie kit @GoodFoodsCoop: Autumn Spice. Made with local butternut squash, ginger, turmeric, and a hint of cinnamon and gleaned bananas, this seasonal blend is packed with the flavors of fall! Pick up your own at Good Foods' Fall Festival, Oct. 15th!

[FoodChain @FoodChainLex]

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day, and at FoodChain it has particular importance. We owe a debt to indigenous groups that pioneered aquaponics systems. Here are sites to learn more about indigenous aquaponics:
https://t.co/ZgNCgYV4O0
https://t.co/z4oKp8MNnU
https://t.co/5q0vn5UDyS