Workplace Wellness

Workplace Wellness

• Background - Dr. Tim Woods, University of Kentucky Agricultural Economics Department has conducted research that demonstrates that people who participate in community supported agriculture (CSA):

  • Go to the doctor less
  • Spend less on prescription medications
  • Eat more fruits and vegetables and
  • Feel healthier
• LFUCG CSA Voucher Project - In light of this data and in an effort to encourage healthful eating among its employees, the City of Lexington offered $200 vouchers to toward the purchase of a CSA farm share to a select number of employees for the 2017 season.
   
  • Employees had the option to select from four area farms in partnership with the Organic Association of Kentucky:
    • Elmwood Stock Farm
    • Lazy Eight Stock Farm
    • Rootbound Farm
    • Sustainable Harvest Farm
  • LFUCG Farm Share Credit Pilot Program
  • Lunch and Learn PowerPoint Presentation
• Bluegrass Harvest