FRANKFORT, Ky.  — The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has two new web pages for Kentuckians to use to support area farmers and their families during the pandemic.

“The nation is mobilizing for war against an invisible enemy: the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles. “Just because you are working from home does not mean you have to stop supporting Kentucky farm families. My office has developed a web page for consumers to find Kentucky Proud Buy Local Restaurants offering carryout, curbside, and delivery during this time. Additionally, we have developed a new page dedicated to Community Supported Agriculture, commonly called a CSA.”

Kentucky Proud restaurants use ingredients from local farms. The program, offered by KDA, rewards restauranteurs for using locally sourced ingredients on their menus. Patrons can see what restaurants offer take-out options at kyproud.com/takeout.

“I encourage Kentuckians to go to kyproud.com/takeout to find a list of Kentucky Proud Buy Local Restaurants you and your families can support while you are working and staying at home,” said Quarles.

Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a food production and distribution system connecting farmers and consumers. Consumers buy "shares" of a farm's harvest in advance and then receive a portion of the crops throughout the harvest. Many Kentucky Proud CSAs have pick-up and delivery options. For Kentucky Proud CSAs, go to kyproud.com/csa.