Karen Childress

Winner/Finalist Info
Finalist or Winner: 
Winner
State: 
TN
Describe what this winner does/did: 
Karen co-founded Rural Resources in 1996 in an attempt to bring sustainable agriculture to the family farms of Appalachia. The organization is dedicated not only to preserving and improving farm land, they’re also committed to the community: through education about sustainable agricultural practices, preserving the community’s rural heritage, and making locally produced farm products available.

Although Karen no longer works with Rural Resources, the organization continues its work through a variety of programs, including the Farm to Community Food Project, which makes sustainable agriculture programs available to underserved neighborhoods available to underserved neighborhoods, the Farm Day Camp for local kids, and the Downtown Greenville Farmers’ Market.

Year in which award/grant was awarded: 
1996