Lilian Brislen, M.S., ABD University of Kentucky About me Overview • Funding for the FC an outcome of negotiations with Aramark • Fully housed in CAFÉ, and operated by University of Kentucky • Staff: • Executive Director • Faculty Chair • On Farm Field Associate (Cultivate KY) • Learning Kitchen Program Manager • Interns/Post Doc What we do Promote a vibrant and sustainable food and farm economy in the commonwealth of Kentucky. • Instruction • Enrich the student experience and promote food system literacy • Research • Identify challenges, opportunities, and best practices for developing our regional food system • Outreach • Deliver strategic and innovative programing and services that support the growth of a sustainable regional food system. Instruction • Enrich the classroom experience • Guest lectures • Class projects • Hands on activities • Undergraduate and Graduate research • Student Opportunity Grants • Class collaborations • Professional pathways • Undergraduate Internships and Graduate Fellowships • Food systems literacy for our next generation of leaders Research • Understand our regional food economy • Local Food Demand Study • Identify needs and gaps within our regional food system • First processing study • Beef Taskforce • Assessment and Best Practices for farm to campus • UK Dining Assessment Coming soon! Interactive Map