All farm categories ($25K+ in produce sales) will be subject to FSMA from today on. Be sure you have completed Produce Safety Rule (PSR) training!

How’s your record-keeping? Join UK’s MarketReady team and UT’s Center for Profitable Ag workshops for value-added farm business! Pikeville (Jan. 29th). Space is limited. Pre-register now ($20):  www.uky.edu/marketready/upcoming-events

How’s your record-keeping? Join UK’s MarketReady team and UT’s Center for Profitable Ag workshops for value-added farm business! Shelbyville (Feb. 12). Space is limited. Pre-register now ($20):  www.uky.edu/marketready/upcoming-events

Saturday February 15 10:00-1:00 UK Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability Community Building (Back St) Jackson KY 41339 Contact Person: Shawn Wright shawn.wright@uky.edu 606-666-2438 10:00 – Registration, welcome and orientation 10:05 – 11:00 Blueberry production (site selection, soil testing, planting, variety selection, fertilization, irrigation, bird management) 11:00-12:00 Insect, Disease and Weed Management (common problems, chemical … Continue reading "Blueberry Workshop"

Are you thinking about adding blueberries to your farm? Join Berea College, the Madison Co Cooperative Extension Service, The University of Kentucky Horticulture Department, and the Kentucky Horticulture Council for a Blueberry Workshop on Monday, Feb. 17 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. This workshop will help you consider key aspects of this decision, from preparation … Continue reading "Blueberry Workshop and Pruning Demo"

Produce Best Practices Training is a Kentucky-specific voluntary basic food safety training available through local extension offices. This program is a prerequisite for sampling certificates and a good idea for anyone growing produce. It replaces the GAP training offered through extension offices. Learn more about PBPT here: https://www.uky.edu/ccd/foodsafety/pbpt. Call the office to register.

Let's get prepared for the season! We will discuss grapevine nutrition, early season sprays, and different pruning methods. This workshop will be held rain or shine, and we will be in the vineyard so bring appropriate gear. Where: UK Horticulture Research Farm, Lexington, KY When: February 24th 9:00am - coffee 10:00am - 1:00pm *We will have … Continue reading "Spring Viticulture Workshop"

Produce Best Practices Training is a Kentucky-specific voluntary basic food safety training available through local extension offices. This program is a prerequisite for sampling certificates and a good idea for anyone growing produce. It replaces the GAP training offered through extension offices. Learn more about PBPT here: https://www.uky.edu/ccd/foodsafety/pbpt. Call the office to register.

Produce Best Practices Training is a Kentucky-specific voluntary basic food safety training available through local extension offices. This program is a prerequisite for sampling certificates and a good idea for anyone growing produce. It replaces the GAP training offered through extension offices. Learn more about PBPT here: https://www.uky.edu/ccd/foodsafety/pbpt. Call the office to register.

How’s your record-keeping? Join UK’s MarketReady team and UT’s Center for Profitable Ag workshops for value-added farm business! Burlington (Feb. 28). Space is limited. Pre-register now ($20):  www.uky.edu/marketready/upcoming-events