by Kristin Hughes | Nov 23, 2020 | Farm
By: Alex Deaton (Farm Intern) Over a year ago I was introduced to FoodChain here in Lexington, KY. This organization is a nonprofit organization that runs an aquaponics farm inside of the Breadbox on West Sixth St. I was told that the farm is self sustaining and began...
by Kristin Hughes | Sep 30, 2020 | Farm, Reading List
Required Reading: “In the past few years, there has been optimistic research into determining whether microgreens are more nutritionally dense per calorie than that of fully matured vegetables, fruits, and herbs. The 2012 article “Assessment of Vitamin and...
by Kristin Hughes | Sep 18, 2020 | Farm
By: Chelsea Wallace (Farm Intern) & Kaitlyn Dykstra (Farm Manager) Tropicana Lettuce: A heat and bolt tolerant Greenleaf variety with vibrant green leaves that retain crispness and flavor throughout the season. Provides excellent uniformity and texture....
by Kristin Hughes | Sep 14, 2020 | Farm
By: Chelsea Wallace (Farm Intern) & Kaitlyn Dykstra (Farm Manager) What is Borage? An easy to grow annual herb that can be harvested as a microgreen or grown out to produce edible flowers with a beautiful neon blue color profile and a distinct cucumber flavor....
by Kristin Hughes | Sep 10, 2020 | Farm
By: Chelsea Wallace (Farm Intern) & Kaitlyn Dykstra (Farm Manager) Ladybugs and FoodChain Ladybugs, or Lady Bird Beetles, are one of the most common beneficial insects used in gardens and farms, as they are a natural predator of pests like aphids, mites and...
by Kristin Hughes | Aug 19, 2020 | Farm, Food Waste, For kids
By: Luke Fish (Farm Intern) & Kaitlyn Dykstra (Farm Manager) https://www.foodiecrush.com/how-to-ripen-avocados-perfectly/ Avocados have gained a prominent position in the diets of many due to their high nutrient density and cholesterol free nature. High in...
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