Organic Association of Kentucky

Advancing organic regenerative agriculture, to grow ecological resilience, economic viability and socially just futures for Kentucky farmers.

[Sustainable Food Trust @SusFoodTrust]

🌎 With trials soon to begin on 500 farms in Kentucky, the @GFMCoalition is being refined to meet the needs of farmers around the world.

This latest update from the team shares some of the intriguing challenges of taking the framework global.

🔗 https://t.co/GAvET6b6GT

[Organic Association of Kentucky @Organicky]

Come work with us! The OAK team is growing with four new positions to expand technical assistance, farmer education programming and marketing services. Apply by August 4th. https://t.co/TKxSA8sAU8

[Organic Association of Kentucky @Organicky]

OAK's Call for Proposals is Now Open!
OAK’s annual conference, now in its 13th year, includes a growing audience of farmers, ag professionals, and partners active in the region’s food systems.
Submit your Proposal by August 4!
https://t.co/L7ed1Ceygy

[Grow Appalachia @GrowAppalachia]

We've added a few more resources to the Food + Ag Flood Recovery Resources page that we co-developed in partnership with @farmallianceky, @Organicky, @KYHorticulture, and the @KYCenterforAg! Link here:

[Organic Association of Kentucky @Organicky]

OAK's Student Fellow joins presenters to share about the development of the Farm Sustainability Assessment Tool based on a Global Farm Metric.

[Women Forward International @Women4Word]

From Kentucky to Malawi seeds are being planted to ensure women farmers are treated equitably. May 12, 11 AM ET find out why gender equity is the main ingredient at Coffee & Derby Pie
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@Organicky @CornellCALS @SusFoodTrust @UofL

[Organic Association of Kentucky @Organicky]

Excited to share OAK is partnering with the International Organic Inspectors Association to bring Organic Inspector Trainings and create NEW Apprenticeship Intensives in Kentucky this year in collaboration with KDA, KSU, UK and OICG. Apply now. #KYorganic https://t.co/zOhgYJN14H

[NOC @NationalOrganic]

👏Don't Let #Organic Farmers Leave $500 on the Table!👏

Through USDA’s OTECP, certified organic operations are eligible for an additional $500 in reimbursements for #certification costs for 2020 & 2021.

🚨But they must apply to FSA before February 4!🚨

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[Organic Association of Kentucky @Organicky]

Come see us TODAY 1pm ET at @UKAgriculture Organic Farming Unit - CSA Manager Kristi Durbin is sharing her efficiencies and SOPs with KY farmers and ag professionals - register at https://t.co/jy5rHuuyMb

[OEFFA @OEFFA]

The #climatecrisis calls for proven solutions, and #organic farmers have them, but they've been leading the way with little to no support for far too long, write Amalie Lipstreu of OEFFA and Lori Stern of @mosesorganic for this week's @thehill. https://t.co/3AjR03uczs

[Organic Association of Kentucky @Organicky]

Sharing more good work of KY's organic farmers in partnership with @GrowAppalachia & @USDA_NIFA: Join our virtual visit to Sustainable Harvest Farm in London, KY... 35 acres of certified organic veg, serving 420+ CSA members from Knoxville to Lexington!
https://t.co/gE37koXxE5

[Central KY Ag Credit @CKYAgCredit]

We are here for our customers during the good and bad times alike. We are proud to support farmers like @roughdraftfarm

“AgCredit has been instrumental in our ability to grow our business and in our success.”- Jesse, Co-Owner @roughdraftfarm

#CKYAgCredit #KYFarmers

[Central KY Ag Credit @CKYAgCredit]

Elmwood Stock Farm, A USDA #certifiedorganic operation, produces wholesome vegetables, fruits, pantry items, pasture-raised poultry and pork, and grass-fed, grass-finished beef and lamb for direct sales to customers through the #CSA Farm Share and online store.

#FarmerFriday

[Organic Association of Kentucky @Organicky]

We'll be at @rainsandsun this Friday for a virtual farmer field day highlighting Tools for Minimal-Till Market Farming and Diversified Vegetables - Anna and her crew have maximized production on their two acres of Certified Organic goodness - and we're helping to show it off!

[Organic Association of Kentucky @Organicky]

@USDA_NIFA @GrowAppalachia We have another of these partnership events on August 5: From Plans to Realities on a Successful Organic Market Farm: Virtual Field Day at Sustainable Harvest Farm in London KY. Delighted to partner with @GrowAppalachia and @USDA_NIFA!! https://t.co/jy5rHuuyMb

[Organic Association of Kentucky @Organicky]

@NRCS_KY Thanks for sharing this! We're excited to highlight the good work Anna and her crew are doing!

[Organic Association of Kentucky @Organicky]

Join OAK's farmer field day for a virtual visit to Butler Farms, as they share their production experience of growing 40 acres of Certified Organic hemp for @patagonia and thousands of meat chickens on Certified Organic pastures. https://t.co/jy5rHuuyMb

[Organic Association of Kentucky @Organicky]

#OAK2021 is less than two weeks away! Conversations with @soulfirefarm, JM Fortier, @DaphneMillerMD, @JudithDSchwartz, @whiteoakpasture & more! https://t.co/XXXmltf0iC

[Organic Association of Kentucky @Organicky]

#OAK2021 scholarships for farmers available now - 5 days of collaborative learning and inspiration for growing more resilient and healthier local food systems. https://t.co/16mKAqonKi Jan 26-30, 2021 online

[Organic Association of Kentucky @Organicky]

#OAK2021: Raising the voices of Leah Penniman, Dr Daphne Miller, Will Harris, Judith D Schwartz, Jean-Martin Fortier, Elaine Ingham, Elizabeth Whitlow, Sarah Flack... & a growing community of KY farmers engaged in regenerative organic agriculture

[Organic Association of Kentucky @Organicky]

#OAK2021 Early Bird Deadline is TODAY!