Appalachia, a mountainous region spanning 13 states in the eastern United States, stretches from southern New York to northern Mississippi and is often associated with rural poverty, rugged landscapes, and rich cultural traditions. In Kentucky, it encompasses the state’s easternmost counties, including Wayne, one of the most economically distressed areas in the nation, where residents […]
The post Op-ed: Food Security Is Urgently Needed in Black Rural Appalachia appeared first on Civil Eats.