As of 2020, Lazy Eight Stock Farm, which borders the counties of Madison and Garrard, now has barn-top solar. After a switch to a wood-fired ... Read This Post
Stories
CANE Kitchen – Whitesburg, Kentucky
Update: During COVID-19, CANE is serving local families in needs with meal kits. On June 9, 2020, they gave out their 100,000-th meal! Gardens and ... Read This Post
Print My Threads – Flatwoods, Kentucky
Kyle and Annie Robinson started Print My Threads, an apparel screen printing company, in 2009 after their move back to Ashland, Kentucky - Annie’s ... Read This Post
Now is the Time to Build a Just Economy in Eastern Kentucky
The coalfields of Appalachia—like coal producing communities around the country—literally fueled the growth of the entire nation. Despite that, the ... Read This Post
Paycheck Protection Program Offers Historic Support for Eastern Kentucky Businesses
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread through our communities, the federal government has extended its offer of fully forgivable loans for ... Read This Post
SouthDown Farm – Ermine, Kentucky
In 1991, then Pennsylvania residents, Seth and Sheryl Long volunteered for a trip to Letcher County, Kentucky, to build affordable housing for the ... Read This Post
20+ Events Held in Eastern Kentucky In Support of Black Lives
Originally published on June 8, 2020. Updated with more events. Throughout June, communities in Eastern Kentucky have been coming together to stand ... Read This Post
Kent Rose Foundation – Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Known locally and all over the country for his role in car racing events as the “arm drop guy,” Kent Rose, of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, passed away from ... Read This Post
Shirt Gallery – Martin, Kentucky
In over 35 years of business, Geoff Crisp and Gina Rose have shipped hundreds of thousands custom printed t-shirts and other items to customers all ... Read This Post
Our Statement in Support of Black Lives
The Mountain Association stands in solidarity with those protesting police violence against people of color, and with communities of color who face ... Read This Post
Learning about Race
The Mountain Association stands in solidarity with those protesting police violence against people of color, and with communities of color who face ... Read This Post
Appalachia’s New Day: Black Lung During COVID-19
Black lung is a disease caused by breathing coal mine dust. It is incurable and often gets worse over time. Treatment is limited to relieving symptoms ... Read This Post
