The KAA annual meeting is a great educational opportunity with opportunities for networking and to earn pesticide credits.  The 2019 event will be held in Boone Co. Details: http://www.ky-isa.org/

The 2019 Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference will be Feb 22-23 at the Robinson Center for Appalachian Resources Sustainability (RCARS).  Register now and follow the event on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/EasternKYFarmerConference/

Specialty crop conference hosted at the Boone Co Extension Enrichment Center.  Register: http://boone.ca.uky.edu or 859-586-6101.

The next Risky Business session is Feb. 26! Insect Pest Management 101 will present the basics of insect pest management in vegetable crops. The webinar will cover both organic and conventional control methods and strategies. Participants will be introduced to some of the best resources for additional information and study.

Save the date! Lexington, KY

Join us for a screening of “Pathways to Living Sustainably with Trees,” where we will view and discuss several urban and community forestry short films at these locations and times: Wednesday, March 6th, 6:30 – 7:30pm @ Tates Creek High School Auditorium Thursday, March 7th, 5 – 6pm @ William T. Young Library Auditorium (UK … Continue reading "Pathways to Living Sustainably with Trees"

Join us for a screening of “Pathways to Living Sustainably with Trees,” where we will view and discuss several urban and community forestry short films at these locations and times: Wednesday, March 6th, 6:30 – 7:30pm @ Tates Creek High School Auditorium Thursday, March 7th, 5 – 6pm @ William T. Young Library Auditorium (UK … Continue reading "Pathways to Living Sustainably with Trees"

Learn about CSAs and sign up for one at the event!

The Spring Viticulture workshop will include: Sprayer calibration demonstrations Pruning technique essentials and demonstrations Assessing and compensating for winter injury This will be a great time to gather, educate, and prepare for the 2019 growing season! The workshop will be held at the UK Horticulture Research Farm on March 11, 2019 from 10:00am-2:00pm (4321 Emmert … Continue reading "Spring Viticulture 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 (Eastern Kentucky)"