GET GRANTS Black Soil hosts farm-to-table meal at Georgetown College | News AdminFebruary 27, 2024097 views Lexington based Black Soil KY hosted a farm-to-table dinner last Thursday at Georgetown College (GC) which was free to all staff, students, and community members who attended. Diversity Inclusion Director at GC Robbi Barber introduced Black Soil CEO Ashley Smith, who spoke to those in attendance about the company’s goals and principles. “Thank you to all for being here for our presentation and meal tonight — it really brings to life our mission and our vision,” Smith said to those in attendance. Black Soil KY is an agribusiness that was founded in 2017. Since its founding, Black Soil has invested $1.5 M into various Black entrepreneurships in the commonwealth. Black farmers, chefs, and makers account for 1.4% in the KY agriculture industry. The food provided to the event was grown and prepared by Black farmers in Kentucky. “You’re one of our target markets. Healthy households, local restaurants, institutions like Georgetown. We greatly appreciate Chef Miguel working with us. Often times dining services within our institutions have contracts that are very rigid, and don’t offer any space for local products — which means local impact is being lost. So, when we can come in and do special events and work our way in, we’re greatly appreciative,” said Smith. Source link