Events

Fragipans - those hard soil layers that restrict water flow and root penetration - can reduce field productivity for horticulture operations. Join researchers for a field day at the UK … Continue reading "Fragipan Field Day"

Join the University of Kentucky Horticulture Department and Abrams Nursery for a demonstration of container nursery fertility monitoring. The Pour Through technique of fertility monitoring will be demonstrated, followed by … Continue reading "Container Nursery Fertility Monitoring Demonstration"

Join the UK Food Connection and Lazy Eight Stock Farm (Carla and Bryce Baumann) to hear about a certified organic family farming operation in Madison/Garrard Counties.

Tree Week  is October 6th - 14th, 2018.  Events are a celebration of Lexington's trees and all the ways trees impact our lives. This week celebrates and synthesizes the roles … Continue reading "Tree Week"

The Kentucky Arborists Association is sponsoring the Kentucky Tree Climbing Championship at The Henry Clay Estate  (120 Sycamore Road Lexington, KY 40502).  This site is going to be great for … Continue reading "The Kentucky Tree Climbing Championship"

The organic market is growing fast, and you’ve committed yourself to life as an organic farmer – but being able to raise a good organic product doesn’t assure you a … Continue reading "Organic Marketing for All"

Join UK's Food Connection and Executive Chef Kristin Smith of the Wrigley Taproom & Eatery to learn about this amazing farm to table restaurant in Corbin, KY.

Magney Legacy Ridge Farm is a small family farm focusing on year-round seasonal vegetable production using high tunnels, low tunnels, and shade cloth. They strive to provide the healthiest vegetables … Continue reading "Year Round High Tunnel Production"

Join the Organic Association of Kentucky as we walk and talk through the primary elements of food safety at the University of Kentucky’s Organic Farming Unit, including Food Safety Modernization … Continue reading "Field to Consumer: Food Safety and Quality"

KCARD's Agribusiness Grant Facilitation Program is hosting several Grant Workshops this season. Workshops will cover a broad range of funding opportunities for farmers, agribusinesses, and non-profits that support agriculture in … Continue reading "KCARD AGFP Grant Workshop"