Late Apple Tasting, Bullitt County Extension Office, 384 Halls Lane, Shepherdsville, KY 40165. 6:00 p.m. Contact 502-543-2257.

The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (KCARD) will be hosting a series of five “Growing Your Farm and Food Business” webinars this October to assist agricultural producers and food businesses with understanding business fundamentals, identifying grant opportunities, and developing a strategy to seek funding. “Business planning goes hand-in-hand with the grant writing process: … Continue reading "KCARD: Growing Your Farm and Food Business"

Seeking enthusiastic cooks who are passionate about local food and helping their community! The Food Connection, with the support of Community Farm Alliance, is offering a virtual training for community members interested in becoming virtual cooking ambassadors for their local food community. Our programing emphasizes locally sourced, healthful, and budget-friendly dishes that will help people … Continue reading "Virtual Cooking Ambassador Program"

The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (KCARD) will be hosting a series of five “Growing Your Farm and Food Business” webinars this October to assist agricultural producers and food businesses with understanding business fundamentals, identifying grant opportunities, and developing a strategy to seek funding. “Business planning goes hand-in-hand with the grant writing process: … Continue reading "KCARD: Growing Your Farm and Food Business"

Seeking enthusiastic cooks who are passionate about local food and helping their community! The Food Connection, with the support of Community Farm Alliance, is offering a virtual training for community members interested in becoming virtual cooking ambassadors for their local food community. Our programing emphasizes locally sourced, healthful, and budget-friendly dishes that will help people … Continue reading "Virtual Cooking Ambassador Program"

The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (KCARD) will be hosting a series of five “Growing Your Farm and Food Business” webinars this October to assist agricultural producers and food businesses with understanding business fundamentals, identifying grant opportunities, and developing a strategy to seek funding. “Business planning goes hand-in-hand with the grant writing process: … Continue reading "KCARD: Growing Your Farm and Food Business"

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"

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"

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"

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)"