This month the Horticulture Council is featuring one of our member organizations, the Kentucky Vegetable Growers Association (KVGA). For more than 50 years, KVGA has been supporting vegetable growers, diverse in size and scope, across the state. Operated by an all-farmer Board of Directors with advisory support from Kentucky Department of Ag (KDA), University of Kentucky Department of Horticulture, Berea College, and Kentucky Horticulture Council (KHC), KVGA is a great resource for anyone growing or aspiring to grow vegetables on any scale.
Each January, KVGA co-sponsors the Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference. In 2023 the conference will be held in-person in Bowling Green on January 2-4. Growers, ag professionals, equipment and supply dealers, and technical service providers look forward to the 2 day conference each year for networking and informational sessions on topics of production and marketing of fruits and vegetables including new research, innovations, and techniques. Conference registration includes a membership to KVGA, so this winter would be a great time to become a member. Stay tuned for details about and registration for the 2023 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference!
KVGA also puts out a quarterly newsletter that is a great resource. It contains seasonal production information and resources from vegetable growers and UK Extension Specialists. In the newsletter, you will also find upcoming horticulture related events across the state including field days, webinars, and conferences.
Connect with KVGA online at www.kyvga.org or on Facebook.