Episode 122 Becoming Wildly Resilient conversation: From farm to well-being

In this episode, guest host Tammy Akin sits down with Kristi Durbin, Agriculture Extension Specialist and CSA Manager at the University of Kentucky Organic Farming Unit, to explore the deep connections between local food, personal well‑being and community resilience.

Whether you’re curious about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), want to improve your nutrition or simply care about strengthening your local community, this conversation will inspire you to take one small step toward local food this week.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• UK Horticulture Research Farm (South Farm) 

• University of Kentucky Organic Farming Unit 

• Kentucky Double Dollars progam 

• Food Chain 

• UK CSA Voucher Program 

• Kentucky Proud 

• OAK – Organic Association of Kentucky 

• USDA Organic Certification 

Key Takeaways:  

• Eating local often means more nutrient‑dense food, since produce loses nutrients (15–70%) during long transport and storage. 

• Buying local strengthens the community and economy by keeping more food dollars with local farmers and businesses. 

• Local food builds mindfulness and trust, allowing people to know their farmers and understand how their food is grown. 

• There are many accessible entry points—farmers markets, co-ops, U‑pick farms, CSAs, and affordability programs like Double Dollars, sliding‑scale CSAs, and UK’s CSA voucher.

Connect with us: 

Have feedback or suggestions for future topics? Email us at healthandwellness@uky.edu. 

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