Welcome to Kentucky Family Policy
This blog is dedicated to examining issues facing the Commonwealth of Kentucky and providing a nonpartisan, family perspective on public policy making. We hope to provide a forum for Kentuckians to review and discuss current legislative actions and the issues such actions are attempting to address. The opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Kentucky, its affiliates, or its representatives.
What the authors of this blog will contribute:
1) Summarize current state, national, and international research related to topics relevant to current legilative actions.
2) Describe Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service programs and activities currently addressing issues related to legilative actions in the various counties.
3) Provide expert commentaries via podcasts and videocasts on issues relevant to current legilative actions.
Please see "Priority Bills" section on the right for a short list of the most current legislative actions relevant to the family focus of this blog
In Breathitt County, many people could reduce food costs by growing their own produce in small spaces or buying locally grown foods. To encourage this, a demonstration garden was planted at the Breathitt County Extension Office, supported by grant funds from the Brushy Fork Institute and over 150 volunteer hours, which showcased raised beds and container gardens. Food from the gardens has been used for Senior Citizens' Center meals. To broaden the reach of the project, a lesson, "Eating Close to Home," was taught in eight counties surrounding Breathitt. Of the 68 people who attended, only 16% produced a significant amount of their own food or made an effort to obtain it locally. 98% intended to increase the amount of food they obtained locally.
To see the entire Building Strong Families county profile for Breathitt County, please click the link.
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