January / 2007
Kentucky Living

This Month's Issue
 
On the Cover

 
Ethanol Returns
In the 1970s, Kentucky farmers had a brief fling with growing corn for ethanol. It’s back, and with one ethanol plant already in production in Kentucky—another being built and with more to follow—what does it mean to our nation’s energy issues and for our state’s farmers who grow corn?
 
Growing Organic
Eating organic foods is a trend toward being healthier, and that is resulting in a 20% increase in organic produce sales annually in the state. Farmers are interested in growing organic foods, but what does it take to become a certified organic farm in Kentucky? We take a look at several successful certified organic farms and what they grow
 
>>Keyword Exclusive - Picking Perfect Produce



 
From the Editor - Power and peanut butter
 
Commonwealths
Share your dream vacation
Guest Opinion: New thinking about good jobs
Farmland price sets record increase
Forecast: moderation
Road trips
No-till gains popularity
Berea craft correction
Co-op Postcard: Stray voltage solutions
 
Kindred Spirits - Good news, bad news
 
Events - Carter Caves Crawlathon
 
Cut Your Utility Bills - Blanket coverage
 
The Future of Electricity - What's new with nuclear power
 
Traveling Kentucky
Caving in Carter County
Wintertime Fun
 
Kentucky Kids Page - Smoking stinks
 
Kentucky Cooks - Soup's on, cornbread too
 
At Home in the Garden - Wintering with an American elm
 
Your Health - Surviving winter with arthritis
 
Money Matters - Money mentoring
 
Great Outdoors - Outdoors for women
 
The View From Plum Lick - Living through illness