Critical Conversations

Critical Conversations will put forth opportunities for Lexington to hear the message of local and national activists, educators, experts, and community leaders actively engaged in critical work toward justice. The conversations will be an opportunity to generate dialogue and critical thinking about how to create changes in our systems, our personal lives and our community. … Continue reading "Critical Conversations"

Food Safety Training (FSMA PSR): Virtual

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 Oct. 17 with: Badrinath Jagannathan Email – badrivj@uky.edu Address – Badrinath Jagannathan 325 Cooper Drive, Room 210 W.P Garrigus building Department … Continue reading "Food Safety Training (FSMA PSR): Virtual"

Farm to School Crop Planning Webinar

Join the Kentucky Horticulture Council and Grow Appalachia for a Crop Planning Webinar for growers interested in Farm to School in and around Knox, Laurel, and Whitley Counties (KY). Learn how to successfully plan, grow, and sell to local schools, including crop specific recommendations. Crop planning topics will include: what to grow, when to grow, … Continue reading "Farm to School Crop Planning Webinar"

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Food Safety Training: FSMA PSR (Virtual)

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 Nov. 12 with: Badrinath Jagannathan Email – badrivj@uky.edu Address – Badrinath Jagannathan 325 Cooper Drive, Room 210 W.P Garrigus building Department … Continue reading "Food Safety Training: FSMA PSR (Virtual)"

FSMA PSR Training Registration Deadline

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

Emergency Food, Charity, and the Local Food System Webinar

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 … Continue reading "Emergency Food, Charity, and the Local Food System Webinar"

Kentucky Fruit & Vegetable Virtual Conference (General/Protected Ag)

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 … Continue reading "Kentucky Fruit & Vegetable Virtual Conference (General/Protected Ag)"

2021 Kentucky Fruit & Vegetable Virtual Conference (Organic/Vegetable Production)

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 … Continue reading "2021 Kentucky Fruit & Vegetable Virtual Conference (Organic/Vegetable Production)"

FSMA PSA Training Registration Deadline

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