Join Brett Wolff, from University of Kentucky Center for Crop Diversification, as he blends presentation and discussion to dive deeper into the art of knowing your product, understanding your market and customers, and promoting your business. • social media messaging • basic marketing principles • pricing strategies • persuasive messaging • finding new markets for … Continue reading "Mastering the Art of Marketing Workshop"

Join us for a food safety plan workshop! Attention to food safety is critical to your farm’s reputation. GAPs audits are becoming a standard requirement for many buyers of Kentucky produce crops and can give you a competitive advantage when selling. To help Kentucky growers focus on food safety and access markets that require third-party … Continue reading "Food Safety Plan Workshop (Western Kentucky)"

Join us for a food safety plan workshop! Attention to food safety is critical to your farm’s reputation. GAPs audits are becoming a standard requirement for many buyers of Kentucky produce crops and can give you a competitive advantage when selling. To help Kentucky growers focus on food safety and access markets that require third-party … Continue reading "Food Safety Plan Workshop (Central Kentucky)"

The Small-Scale Farm Grant Program is administered through Kentucky State University's College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment’s Center for Sustainability of Farms and Families. This is a grant opportunity for small scale farms in Kentucky to secure funds for that critical piece of equipment or for that marketing infrastructure to help you grow your … Continue reading "KSU Small-Scale Farm Grant Deadline"

Join UFI - Urban Forest Initiative (https://ufi.ca.uky.edu/) for author Florence Williams (“The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier and More Creative”) at the Don and Cathy Jacobs Science Bldg. (UK Main Campus) on April 3rd, 6 – 8pm. Florence will talk about her experience researching and writing this best-selling book that investigates nature’s restorative … Continue reading "Florence Williams “The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier and More Creative"

Join UK College of Ag's Food Connection's First Friday Breakfast in presenting the second Bill Best Award for Food and Farm Stewards!  Sarah Fritschner will be recognized for contributions to Kentucky's local agro-food systems.

Homebased Microprocessors may sell higher risk products such as canned tomatoes, pickled fruits and vegetables, salsas, barbecue sauce, pepper or herb jellies, herbal 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 … Continue reading "Homebased Microprocessing: Letcher Co"

Blake Cothron, co-owner and co-operator of Peaceful Heritage Nursery in Stanford, KY, will lead a short tour of their 3-acre operation, a highly diverse, Certified Organic orchard of rare and unusual fruits, including disease-resistant apples and pears. Blake will offer detailed explanations of the process of planting, maintaining, training, pruning and growing a range of … Continue reading "Adding Organic Fruits and Berries to Your Market Farm"

Kentucky State University’s Socially Disadvantaged Groups program is offering one-on-one technical assistance (11 am – 4 pm) and a workshop (4:45 pm – 8:30 pm). See the complete schedule here . Contact Cindy Rice at Cynthia.rice@kysu.edu for more information or to reserve your spot.

Homebased Microprocessors may sell higher risk products such as canned tomatoes, pickled fruits and vegetables, salsas, barbecue sauce, pepper or herb jellies, herbal 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 … Continue reading "Homebased Microprocessing: Rowan Co"