Farmer and the Foodie

The Farmer & The Foodie aims to cultivate healthy communities through education and the celebration of the diverse food and farming traditions of Kentucky, with a mission of enriching people's lives by teaching them to cook simple meals to share with family and friends. Each episode of The Farmer & The Foodie follows Maggie and Lindsey as they embrace the bounty of Kentucky's rich culture, taking them to various corners of the Bluegrass where they draw inspiration from the farms, ingredients and individuals they encounter. They bring what they've learned into the kitchen and create delicious, approachable recipes. Episodes conclude with Lindsey, Maggie, and the characters they've met enjoying a meal together, speaking to The Farmer & The Foodie's belief that good food is meant to be shared.

Thu, Apr 9 9:00 A.M. Homegrown by Heroes - River Hill Ranch; Townsend Sorghum Mill     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey highlight the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's Homegrown by Heroes program.

Thu, Apr 9 12:00 P.M. Homegrown by Heroes - River Hill Ranch; Townsend Sorghum Mill     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey highlight the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's Homegrown by Heroes program.

Thu, Apr 9 4:00 P.M. Homegrown by Heroes - River Hill Ranch; Townsend Sorghum Mill     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey highlight the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's Homegrown by Heroes program.

Fri, Apr 10 3:00 A.M. Homegrown by Heroes - River Hill Ranch; Townsend Sorghum Mill     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey highlight the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's Homegrown by Heroes program.

Sun, Apr 12 12:00 A.M. Homegrown by Heroes - River Hill Ranch; Townsend Sorghum Mill     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey highlight the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's Homegrown by Heroes program.

Thu, Apr 16 9:00 A.M. Kentucky Shrimp - Faul Family Farm     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey visit a farm in Henry County that raises saltwater shrimp.

Thu, Apr 16 12:00 P.M. Kentucky Shrimp - Faul Family Farm     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey visit a farm in Henry County that raises saltwater shrimp.

Thu, Apr 16 4:00 P.M. Kentucky Shrimp - Faul Family Farm     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey visit a farm in Henry County that raises saltwater shrimp.

Fri, Apr 17 3:00 A.M. Kentucky Shrimp - Faul Family Farm     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey visit a farm in Henry County that raises saltwater shrimp.

Sun, Apr 19 12:00 A.M. Kentucky Shrimp - Faul Family Farm     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey visit a farm in Henry County that raises saltwater shrimp.

Thu, Apr 23 9:00 A.M. Heirloom Seeds     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey learn about heirloom seeds from a farmer in Jackson County.

Thu, Apr 23 12:00 P.M. Heirloom Seeds     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey learn about heirloom seeds from a farmer in Jackson County.

Thu, Apr 23 4:00 P.M. Heirloom Seeds     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey learn about heirloom seeds from a farmer in Jackson County.

Fri, Apr 24 3:00 A.M. Heirloom Seeds     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey learn about heirloom seeds from a farmer in Jackson County.

Sun, Apr 26 12:00 A.M. Heirloom Seeds     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey learn about heirloom seeds from a farmer in Jackson County.

Thu, Apr 30 9:00 A.M. Maker's Mark Distillery     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey go to Maker's Mark distillery to learn from president Rob Samuels about the role of regenerative farming practices to produce the corn and wheat used in making bourbon.

Thu, Apr 30 12:00 P.M. Maker's Mark Distillery     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey go to Maker's Mark distillery to learn from president Rob Samuels about the role of regenerative farming practices to produce the corn and wheat used in making bourbon.

Thu, Apr 30 4:00 P.M. Maker's Mark Distillery     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey go to Maker's Mark distillery to learn from president Rob Samuels about the role of regenerative farming practices to produce the corn and wheat used in making bourbon.

Fri, May 1 3:00 A.M. Maker's Mark Distillery     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey go to Maker's Mark distillery to learn from president Rob Samuels about the role of regenerative farming practices to produce the corn and wheat used in making bourbon.

Sun, May 3 12:00 A.M. Maker's Mark Distillery     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey go to Maker's Mark distillery to learn from president Rob Samuels about the role of regenerative farming practices to produce the corn and wheat used in making bourbon.

Thu, May 7 9:00 A.M. Maple Syrup - South 4 Farms     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey visit Scottsville, Kentucky to learn how to make maple syrup and maple butter at South 4 Farms.

Thu, May 7 12:00 P.M. Maple Syrup - South 4 Farms     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey visit Scottsville, Kentucky to learn how to make maple syrup and maple butter at South 4 Farms.

Thu, May 7 4:00 P.M. Maple Syrup - South 4 Farms     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey visit Scottsville, Kentucky to learn how to make maple syrup and maple butter at South 4 Farms.

Fri, May 8 3:00 A.M. Maple Syrup - South 4 Farms     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey visit Scottsville, Kentucky to learn how to make maple syrup and maple butter at South 4 Farms.

Sun, May 10 12:00 A.M. Maple Syrup - South 4 Farms     NH Create (11.4)

Maggie and Lindsey visit Scottsville, Kentucky to learn how to make maple syrup and maple butter at South 4 Farms.

Thu, May 14 9:00 A.M. The World of Mushrooms - The Appalachian Forager; Ashbourne Farms     NH Create (11.4)

Whitney Johnson, The Appalachian Forager, leads Maggie and Lindsey on a trek for mushrooms in the Eastern Kentucky mountains.

Thu, May 14 12:00 P.M. The World of Mushrooms - The Appalachian Forager; Ashbourne Farms     NH Create (11.4)

Whitney Johnson, The Appalachian Forager, leads Maggie and Lindsey on a trek for mushrooms in the Eastern Kentucky mountains.

Thu, May 14 4:00 P.M. The World of Mushrooms - The Appalachian Forager; Ashbourne Farms     NH Create (11.4)

Whitney Johnson, The Appalachian Forager, leads Maggie and Lindsey on a trek for mushrooms in the Eastern Kentucky mountains.

Fri, May 15 3:00 A.M. The World of Mushrooms - The Appalachian Forager; Ashbourne Farms     NH Create (11.4)

Whitney Johnson, The Appalachian Forager, leads Maggie and Lindsey on a trek for mushrooms in the Eastern Kentucky mountains.

Sun, May 17 12:00 A.M. The World of Mushrooms - The Appalachian Forager; Ashbourne Farms     NH Create (11.4)

Whitney Johnson, The Appalachian Forager, leads Maggie and Lindsey on a trek for mushrooms in the Eastern Kentucky mountains.

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