Working for a more just and sustainable Appalachia.
The Central Appalachian Network (CAN)’s mission is to develop and deploy economic strategies that build wealth in local communities, conserve natural and cultural resources, and empower marginalized communities. We work in collaboration across sectors, partnering with other non-profits, community groups, funders, educational institutions, local government, and private business. CAN actively pursues economic transition in Central Appalachian communities through a variety of economic sectors and market-based strategies, and currently focuses on:
How We Work
CAN is a network of networks, anchored by a Steering Committee of 7 non-profit organizations. CAN’s sector-focused networks coordinate regional analysis and strategies in areas like Food & Ag, Clean Energy, and Creative Placemaking. Our network of practitioner partners includes over 50 different organizations working on community economic development, including non-profits, local government agencies, lenders, community groups, social enterprises, and academic institutions. CAN’s roles include supporting peer-to-peer learning, collaborative strategies, organizational capacity-building, cross-sector partnership, demonstration projects, in-person convening, and field-building research & publications.
Events & Happenings
There is a lot happening across our region every day! To help share, promote, and keep track of all the activities CAN partners are involved in, use this shared calendar to share information about your upcoming events and learn about other happenings.
Stories & Resources
CAN Organizational Equity Policies Webinar
On October 29th CAN hosted its first Equity webinar. It focused on concrete ways to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion […]
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Change to SNAP impacts us all–Kentucky Farmers Speak up
Community Farm Alliance Members, Rae Strobel & Adam Barr spoke out earlier this fall against the proposed SNAP rule. This story shares the importance of nutrition incentive programs to farmers.
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It's #FarmToTableFriday!! 👈👈
It is the gift giving season 🎁 and we want to share resources for the best places in Kentucky to shop! 💰 💰
Interested in buying local for your holiday gift list?
Looking to care for your local food hankerings now that many farmers markets are closed for the season?
👉👉👉Check out the Kentucky Proud Directory at www.kyproud.com!🗣🗣
Kentucky Proud products are grown, raised, or processed in Kentucky, minimizing travel time, maximizing freshness and nutrition, and supporting our local economies. The directory will link you to Kentucky producers near you. Kentucky Proud is currently featuring gift giving ideas from wine and cheese to soaps and woodworking.
Kentucky Proud says it best – “This holiday season, the freshest gift ideas come from Kentucky farms.”
All pictures courtesy of KY Proud.
Don't miss this opportunity to see how abandoned mine land sites are being reclaimed and turned into community assets in Southeastern Ohio.
On Monday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., we'll visit projects such as the Baileys Trail System, the Monkey Hollow Limestone Doser, and an innovative technology that will convert acid mine drainage to paint pigment in Truetown, Ohio. Lunch at Eclipse Company Store in The Plains will be included.
It's all free. Even lunch. But you have to register ...
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Southern Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Tour
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On Monday, December 9, please join us for a tour of successful abandoned mine land reclamation (AML) and economic development projects in southeast Ohio. We will be highlighting the Bailey's Trail System, the Monkey Hollow limestone doser, and innovative technology that converts acid mine drainage t...Getting into the #holidayspirit at the Sustainable Energy Solutions office, in preparation for the Holiday Open House on Monday, December 9th! Stop by for a visit from 5:30 - 7:30pm and learn all about saving energy this holiday season 🙂
ONE FINAL DAY stands between us and the 2019 Community Farm Alliance Annual Meeting
For more information about the day and online registration please click 👉https://cfaky.org/cfa-2019-annual-meeting/