Kentucky Horticulture Council

Horticulture Webinar Wednesday: Pruning Brambles
2021-02-24 12:30 - 13:30 UTC
Join the UK Horticulture Agents for pruning brambles!

Homebased Microprocessor Virtual Workshop - Marshall Co
2021-02-24 09:30 - 14:30
Homebased microprocessors are farmers who grow and harvest produce to use in their value-added products. Homebased microprocessors are required to grow a predominant ingredient in the products they make. Homebased microprocessors are allowed to make higher risk products such as canned tomatoes, pickled fruits and vegetables, salsa, barbecue sauce, pepper or herb jellies, vinegars, low or no sugar jams and jellies, and pressure canned vegetables. The first step to becoming certified as a homebased microprocessor is to attend a Homebased Microprocessor (HBM) workshop presented by the University of Kentucky. The cost of the workshop is $50.00. Next, recipes for all products to be sold under the program must be submitted to the University of Kentucky for approval, at a fee of $5.00 per recipe. Proof of workshop completion, approved recipes, draft labels for all products, and verification of an approved water source are then attached to the application for HBM certification and sent to the Department for Public Health Food Safety Branch. There is a $50.00 fee for this certification each year.
Homebased microprocessors cannot have a gross annual income over 60,000 (sixty thousand dollars) from the sale of their products. Homebased microprocessed products can only be sold from three locations within Kentucky: the processor’s farm, a Kentucky Registered farmer’s market, or a certified roadside stand. Questions should be directed to Annhall Norris at 859-257-1812 or annhall.norris@uky.edu.
Registration: https://fcs-hes.ca.uky.edu/homebased_processing_microprocessing

FSMA Produce Safety Alliance Training (Virtual)
2021-02-23 08:00 - 17:00
Who Should Attend: Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), co-management, and the proposed FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.
Register by January 15 with: Badrinath Jagannathan
Email – badrivj@uky.edu
Address – Badrinath Jagannathan
325 Cooper Drive, Room 210
W.P Garrigus building
Department of Animal and Food Science
Lexington, KY 40546
Online registration: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0GqBxuZ2ioX8FKZ
Fee: Free for KY produce growers.
For more information about scheduled PSA Grower Training Courses in Kentucky, please visit the Food Systems Innovation Center website at https://www.uky.edu/fsic/trainings.php

Homebased Microprocessor Virtual Workshop - Taylor Co
2021-02-22 09:30 - 14:30

Direct Ag Marketing Summit
2021-02-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-02-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-02-16 19:00 - 20:30
This 3-evening event is for ANY agriculture producer selling directly to consumers. Sessions will cover social media strategies, maximizing your marketing resources, creating value added products, and customer retention. The last evening is a producer panel featuring several farms discussing their personal marketing experiences and strategies.

KSU Third Thursday Thing - Small Farmer Opportunities
2021-02-18 11:00 - 12:00
Kentucky State University’s Land Grant Program’s monthly sustainable agriculture workshop.
This month we’ll cover Small Farmer Technical, Educational, and Financial Assistance Opportunities. This will be led by Cindy Rice, Research and Extension Associate.
This will be a virtual event through Zoom.

KY Turf & Landscape Management Short Course - Day 3
2021-02-18 08:45 - 16:30
Make plans now to attend the 44th Annual UK Turf and Landscape Management Short Course! The Short Course will be virtual, taking place every Thursday in February 2021 with an exceptional line-up of speakers and pesticide CEUs. This program provides four full days of comprehensive turfgrass and landscape management education and is appropriate for anyone interested in turf, including professionals, Extension agents, and homeowners. Presentations will be provided by faculty in the University of Kentucky’s turfgrass program, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, and industry representatives, and cover all aspects of turfgrass management for lawns, golf courses, sports fields, and other applications.
Sessions start at 8:45 am (eastern), with a lunch break at 12:20, and wrapping up just after 4 pm each day. Tentative program is available on the meeting webpage: https://kyhortcouncil.org/2021-kentucky-turf-short-course/

Horticulture Webinar Wednesday: Pruning Apple Trees
2021-02-17 12:30 - 13:30
Join UK Horticulture Agents for pruning apple trees!

Horticulture Web Wednesday: Vegetables in Small Spaces
2021-02-17 12:30 - 13:30
Join the UK Hort Agents for the HortWebWed topic: vegetables in small spaces!

Formal and Informal Cooperative Development to Support Local and Regional Food Systems Webinar
2021-02-15 13:00 - 14:00
Join the Local Food Systems Working Group for the upcoming Local and Regional Food Systems Response to COVID webinar.
February 15, 2021 – 1-2pm EST – Formal and Informal Cooperative Development to Support Local and Regional Food Systems
This is part of a monthly webinar series, which will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month through May 2021. We look forward to seeing you at this event and throughout the series. More information and archived webinars can be found on our project website.

Homebased Microprocessor Virtual Workshop - Trigg Co
2021-02-11 09:30 - 14:30

KY Turf & Landscape Management Short Course - Day 2
2021-02-11 08:45 - 16:30

Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays: Growing Vegetable Transplants
2021-02-10 12:30 - 13:30
Join UK Horticulture Agents for the HortWebWednesday! Growing vegetable transplants is the topic of the session.

Homebased Microprocessor Virtual Workshop - Scott Co
2021-02-04 09:30 - 14:30

KY Turf & Landscape Management Short Course - Day 1
2021-02-04 08:45 - 16:30

Homebased Microprocessor Virtual Workshop - Grayson Co
2021-02-03 09:30 - 14:30

Homebased Microprocessor Workshop - Meade Co
2021-01-27 09:30 - 14:30

2021 Kentucky Fruit & Vegetable Virtual Conference (Vegetable and Fruit Production)
2021-01-26 09:00 - 15:00
Our Conference will continue to be the premier event in Kentucky for produce growers to interact and learn. The virtual conference will be conducted using the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be emailed an invitation that contains a link to be used to join the Conference from the location of their choice.
Tuesday, January 26
Vegetable Production for Experienced Growers
9:00 am — 10:00 am Educational Sessions
10:00 am Break
10:20 am — 12:00 pm Educational Sessions
12:00 pm Lunch
Fruit Production for New Growers
1:00 pm — 2:00 pm Educational Sessions
2:00 pm Break
2:20 pm — 3:00 pm Educational Sessions

Organic Association of Kentucky (OAK) Conference
2021-01-26 - 2021-01-30
The annual OAK Conference will be January 26-30th: five days of virtual live sessions and networking.

Enjoy live sessions with keynote speakers, regional experts and farmer round table discussions every day – all from the comfort of your home.
Keynotes include Leah Penniman, Jean-Martin Fortier, Judith Schwartz and Will Harris.
Topics to be explored: regenerative grazing management, market farming, racial equity in agriculture, soil health, no-till, climate change, organic production, seed sovereignty.
Recordings will be available for attendees up to a year after the event.

Innovations in State Policy and Implications for Local and Regional Food Sectors
2021-01-25 13:00 - 14:00
Join the Local Food Systems Working Group for the upcoming Local and Regional Food Systems Response to COVID webinar.
January 25, 2021 – 1-2pm EST – Innovations in State Policy and Implications for Local and Regional Food Sectors
This is part of a monthly webinar series, which will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month through May 2021. We look forward to seeing you at this event and throughout the series. More information and archived webinars can be found on our project website.

2021 Farmers Market Short Course
2021-01-24 16:00 - 18:00
Calling all farmers’ market leaders and farmers’ market vendors! Join us for a virtual short course on farmers’ markets. Come learn how to grow your market and grow your individual sales. Sessions will include updates from the KY Department of Ag and other support organizations and an open round table where you can ask questions and learn from others.

FSMA Produce Safety Alliance Training (Virtual)
2021-01-21 08:00 - 17:00
Who Should Attend: Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), co-management, and the proposed FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.
Register by December 18 with: Badrinath Jagannathan
Email – badrivj@uky.edu
Address – Badrinath Jagannathan
325 Cooper Drive, Room 210
W.P Garrigus building
Department of Animal and Food Science
Lexington, KY 40546
Online registration: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0GqBxuZ2ioX8FKZ
Fee: Free for KY produce growers.
For more information about scheduled PSA Grower Training Courses in Kentucky, please visit the Food Systems Innovation Center website at https://www.uky.edu/fsic/trainings.php

2021 Kentucky Fruit & Vegetable Virtual Conference (Fruit Production/Business Management)
2021-01-19 09:00 - 15:00
Our Conference will continue to be the premier event in Kentucky for produce growers to interact and learn. The virtual conference will be conducted using the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be emailed an invitation that contains a link to be used to join the Conference from the location of their choice.
Tuesday, January 19
Fruit Production for Experienced Growers
9:00 am — 10:00 am Educational Sessions
10:00 am Break
10:20 am — 12:00 pm Educational Sessions
12:00 pm Lunch
Business Management
1:00 pm — 2:00 pm Educational Sessions
2:00 pm Break
2:20 pm — 3:00 pm Educational Sessions

FSMA PSA Training Registration Deadline
2021-01-15
Who Should Attend: Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), co-management, and the proposed FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. Register by Dec. 18 online: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0GqBxuZ2ioX8FKZ. Questions: Badrinath Jagannathan Email – badrivj@uky.edu

2021 Kentucky Fruit & Vegetable Virtual Conference (Organic/Vegetable Production)
2021-01-12 09:00 - 15:00
Our Conference will continue to be the premier event in Kentucky for produce growers to interact and learn. The virtual conference will be conducted using the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be emailed an invitation that contains a link to be used to join the Conference from the location of their choice.
Organic Production
9:00 am — 10:00 am Educational Sessions
10:00 am Break
10:20 am — 12:00 pm Educational Sessions
12:00 pm Lunch
Vegetable Production for New Growers
1:00 pm — 2:00 pm Educational Sessions
2:00 pm Break
2:20 pm — 3:00 pm Educational Sessions

Kentucky Fruit & Vegetable Virtual Conference (General/Protected Ag)
2021-01-05 09:00 - 15:00
Our Conference will continue to be the premier event in Kentucky for produce growers to interact and learn. The virtual conference will be conducted using the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be emailed an invitation that contains a link to be used to join the Conference from the location of their choice.
Tuesday, January 5
General Session
9:00 am — 10:00 am Educational Sessions
10:00 am Break
10:20 am — 12:00 pm Educational Sessions
12:00 pm Lunch
Protected Agriculture Production Technologies
1:00 pm — 2:00 pm Educational Sessions
2:00 pm Break
2:20 pm — 3:00 pm Educational Sessions

Emergency Food, Charity, and the Local Food System Webinar
2020-12-21 13:00 - 14:00
Join the Local Food Systems Working Group for the upcoming Local and Regional Food Systems Response to COVID webinar. Monday’s topic will be “Emergency Food, Charity, and the Local Food System” featuring special guests:

Mary Greene-Trottier — Spirit Lake Tribe, Director of the Food Distribution Program
LaToya M. — Collective Fare, Director of Operations
Leandra Forman — FoodChain, Operations Manager

This is part of a monthly webinar series, which will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month through May 2021. We look forward to seeing you at this event and throughout the series. More information and archived webinars can be found on our project website.

Farm to School Enterprise Budgets Webinar
2020-12-18 11:00 - 12:00 | online
Making and using an enterprise budget is an important step to ensuring your business is profitable, and there are different pieces of the budget you must think about for Farm to School that you might normally think about for your traditional market channels. Learn how to use an enterprise budget and the perks they provide, and see examples of enterprise budgets for popular farm to school crops. This presentation will be presented by staff members from the Center for Crop Diversification and UK Department of Agricultural Economics and will be held virtually over Zoom. You must register (free) in order to receive the Zoom link, which will come to your email approximately 24 hours prior to the webinar. Register through Eventbrite here.

This webinar is intended for growers interested in Farm to School who are located in and around Knox, Laurel, and Whitley counties, but we invite all those who are interested in learning more about enterprise budgets to join.

Questions? Contact McKenzie at mckenzie@kyhortcouncil.org.
