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SUMMARY:KY Proud Virtual CSA Fair
DESCRIPTION:CSA Farmers\, take advantage of FREE promotion during the virtual KY Proud Fall CSA Fair this September 7th-14th! Sign up to be a partner farm and event partners will spread the word about opportunities you have for consumers to sign up for a CSA share this September\, October\, and November. Each participating farm does not need to be available during these event dates. We will simply promote your CSA by driving traffic to the URL you share with us in a social media post on the CSA in KY Facebook Group\, update your listing in the KY Proud directory (if applicable)\, and re-share your social post on event partner’s Facebook pages. \nThe Fall CSA Fair is hosted by Kentucky Proud\, Kentucky Department of Agriculture\, Edible Kentucky Magazine\, Kentucky Horticulture Council\, Organic Association of Kentucky\, and The Food Connection. Contact Katie Harvey OAK’s CSA program coordinator at katie@oak-ky.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/ky-proud-virtual-csa-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220821T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220821T190000
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SUMMARY:Organic Association of Kentucky (OAK) Member Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Do you want an evening to connect with other OAK Members in a casual environment? Are you looking for some new farming friends? Would you like to chat about local supply chains or new market opportunities for local produce or thriving local businesses or all of the above? Do you love pizza? \nIn response to all of these and more\, Team OAK is partnering with our buddies at Locals Food Hub and Pizza Pub for an evening of good food\, live music\, OAK community networking\, and a whole slew of fun surprises on Sunday August 21 from 4 PM -7 PM ET. This is the opportunity to meet your neighbors\, connect with fellow OAK Members and eat pizza with ingredients sourced from Kentucky farmers. Like and follow along the Facebook event here.
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/organic-association-of-kentucky-oak-member-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220819T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220803T143006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T154358Z
UID:14709-1660903200-1660921200@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:MarketReady Buyer Tour: Louisville
DESCRIPTION:Market Ready Buyer Tour\nEach tour offers the opportunity to visit 3 or 4 buyers and see what happens behind the back doors at various marketplaces. Participants will be able to ask questions\, talk with buyers\, and get first-hand experience with what it is like to bring product to a restaurant\, grocery/retail store\, or institutional buyer. \nAug 19\, 2022\, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Potential Stops for Lexington: Good Foods Co-op\, Critchfield Meats & Market\, FoodChain\, Whole Foods Market\, UK Dining/Aramark\, and a TBD Ouita Michel’s restaurant.
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/marketready-buyer-tour-louisville-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220812T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220803T142848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T142859Z
UID:14706-1660298400-1660316400@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:MarketReady Buyer Tour: Louisville
DESCRIPTION:Market Ready Buyer Tour\nEach tour offers the opportunity to visit 3 or 4 buyers and see what happens behind the back doors at various marketplaces. Participants will be able to ask questions\, talk with buyers\, and get first-hand experience with what it is like to bring product to a restaurant\, grocery/retail store\, or institutional buyer. \nAug 12\, 2022\, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Potential Stops for Louisville: Creation Gardens/What Chefs Want\, Jefferson County Public Schools Nutrition Service Center\, Rainbow Blossom grocery\, ValuMarket grocery\, and a TBD locally-sourced restaurant.
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/marketready-buyer-tour-louisville/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220814
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220803T220653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T220653Z
UID:14731-1660262400-1660435199@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:Nurtured by Nature Flower Show
DESCRIPTION:Join the Garden Club of Kentucky for a flower show at The Old Favorite in Franklin\, KY. Registration will be on Friday morning\, and judging will be on Friday afternoon. The Flower Show will be open for public viewing on Friday night and Saturday morning.
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/nurtured-by-nature-flower-show/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220811T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220811T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220720T005853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T005853Z
UID:14668-1660240800-1660251600@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:RCARS Twilight Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visit Robinson Center in Jackson (Breathitt Co) for a farm twilight tour! Options include: Forage Cutting\, Weed Control\, Frost Seeding\, Novell Tall Fescue\, Crabgrass Control\, Fall Cabbage\, Tomato/Cut Flower Rotation\, Finishing Beef Cattle\, Hemp Trials\, Sweet Potato Slip Production\, and Other Seasonal Options. CAIP Educational Hours Available! \nSave the Date!
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/rcars-twilight-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220809T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220720T010245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T010245Z
UID:14670-1660035600-1660060800@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:Kentucky First Farm Workshop @ RCARS
DESCRIPTION:Giving military veteran\, minorities\, small farm\, and limited resource farmers the information and training needed to create a sustainable agricultural operation! \nThis program is free and open to all military veterans\, active\, retired or transitioning\, minority\, and underserved populations and those with small farms that have been in operation under 10 years. \nEvent will be held at RCARS in Jackson (Breathitt Co). \nContact: Linda Bokros (859-257-1126 or linda.bokros@uky.edu)
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/kentucky-first-farm-workshop-rcars/
LOCATION:RCARS\, 130 Robinson Rd.\, Jackson\, KY\, 41339
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220812
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220803T154538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T154538Z
UID:14712-1659916800-1660262399@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:Farmers Market Week
DESCRIPTION:Aug 8-11 is National Farmers Market Week. Join the celebration in Kentucky by visiting your local farmers markets.
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/farmers-market-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220804T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220803T135813Z
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UID:14696-1659603600-1659614400@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:Flowers\, Herbs\, and Vegetables: Growing a Backyard Garden into a Small-Scale Farm Business
DESCRIPTION:Join OAK for a field day on Aug. 4 in Greenup! \nFor nearly 25 years\, Kristi Ruggles has grown herbs\, flowers and vegetables for her family in Greenup County. As her garden grew\, her interest in growing as naturally as possible also grew\, leading Kristi to dig deeper into sustainable agriculture and organic practices. As her family demands lessen\, Kristi is shifting her backyard gardening towards small-scale\, local production for profit. Join us to hear Kristi’s path exploring markets and sourcing materials in a rural area\, broadening her crops and products and expanding her infrastructure. We’ll tour her high tunnel\, raised beds and gardens; learn her tips and tricks of cut flower and herb production; discuss the merits and drawbacks of organic certification for small-scale growers and explore the benefits of pollinator plantings. \nFunding for this Field Day was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture in partnership with Grow Appalachia.
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/flowers-herbs-and-vegetables-growing-a-backyard-garden-into-a-small-scale-farm-business/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220726T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220726T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220719T205604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T205604Z
UID:14662-1658836800-1658844000@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:UK IPM Virtual Vegetable Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Mark your Calendars \nFor the UK IPM Virtual Vegetable Field Day. This event is structured for commercial vegetable producers\, but it is open to the public.  \nSee our latest research projects\, as well as up-to-date recommendations in horticulture\, entomology\, and pathology. Speakers include Dr. Rachel Rudolph\, horticulture; Drs. Jonathan Larson and Ric Bessin\, entomology; and Dr. Nicole Gauthier\, pathology. \nGrowers can register here; Zoom link will be emailed once registration is complete.
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/uk-ipm-virtual-vegetable-field-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220723T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220719T205901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T205901Z
UID:14664-1658595600-1658606400@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:Black Soil Food Chain SmokeHouse Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join Black Soil KY\, Daughters’ Southern and Rock House Brewing for a fundraiser benefitting FoodChain. Over the past 3 years\, FoodChain has led in food relief efforts and we’re excited to support their ongoing work with a portion of the ticket proceeds. Learn more about FoodChain at https://foodchainlex.org/ \nGuests will enjoy\n-coursed Farm to Table dinner expertly prepared by Chef Chris Cain\, Daughters’ Southern\n-4 beer pairings expertly curated by Rock House Brewing
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/black-soil-food-chain-smokehouse-dinner/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220723T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220723T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220720T014051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T014051Z
UID:14672-1658570400-1658575800@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:Climate-resilient Gardening at Bernheim
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this great educational opportunity! \nSaturday\, July 23\, 10-11:30 a.m.\nClimate-resilient Gardening Takeaways\nWalking tour by Bernheim Director of Horticulture and Sustainable Landscapes Renee Frith \nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED at bernheim.org/events \nThis on-site tour highlights some of our climate-resilient gardening practices at Bernheim\, all meant to be replicable in your own back yard. Renee will show you how you can make your yard a more natural and healthy place! Limit: 20 people. Meet in front of the Visitor Center.
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/climate-resilient-gardening-at-bernheim/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220720T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220720T014545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T014545Z
UID:14674-1658304000-1658336400@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:Nature’s Best Hope with Doug Tallamy
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Doug Tallamy ”Nature’s Best Hope” talk at the University of Louisville and for Saturday’s climate-resilient gardening tour at Bernheim! \nProf. Tallamy’s talk is at 6 p.m. Friday July 22 at the University of Louisvile’s Bingham Humanities Building\, Room 100. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a spread of healthy\, sustainable appetizers courtesy of Amazing Graze catering. Prof. Tallamy will present via Zoom to this in-person gathering\, but a zoom option for participants is also available for those unable to attend in person. \nEvent requires advance online registration!  \nTickets at bernheim.org/events
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/natures-best-hope-with-doug-tallamy/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220715T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220715T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220701T132926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T132926Z
UID:14628-1657890000-1657922400@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:Miller's Farm Tour & Farm-to-Table Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join Black Soil KY and Miller’s Farm on Friday\, July 15 in Lincoln County for an unforgettable Farm Tour & Farm-to-Table Dinner experience with Miller’s Farm presented by Central Kentucky Ag Credit! \nTime: 3:00pm-10:00pm\nDepart from Lexington at 1:00pm EST \nCost: $40 per person plus taxes and fees; $20 per youth under 12 \nTransportation: Group Transportation from Lexington is included \nActivities Include:\nFarmer-Led Tour\n3-Course Farm to Table Dinner\nNetworking\nRoadside Stand \nThis event is presented by Miller’s Farm and hosted by Black Soil KY. \nQuestions? Please contact events@blacksoilky.com
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/millers-farm-tour-farm-to-table-dinner/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220801
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220719T182623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T182623Z
UID:14660-1656633600-1659311999@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:Kentucky Grown Cut Flower Month
DESCRIPTION:July is American-Grown Flower Month\, and locally we celebrate Kentucky Grown Cut Flower Month to highlight the abundance of locally-grown cut flowers and farmers who grow them on on Facebook\, Instagram and Twitter. \nThis year\, promotion on Facebook with be done on a new\, consolidated Facebook Group for all things KY Cut Flower!
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/kentucky-grown-cut-flower-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220502T193148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T193148Z
UID:14531-1655983800-1655989200@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:MarketReady Advanced: Marketing
DESCRIPTION:The MarketReady Producer Training Program and it’s Advanced Topics are free (when lead virtually) for farmers and producers\, processors\, county extension agents\, etc. interested in selling their products (fresh produce\, value-added items\, etc.) to restaurants\, grocers/wholesalers/retailers\, and schools. Producers and farmers should feel confident about what is being asked of them from potential buyers (restaurants\, grocers\, schools\, etc.) after this training. This program provides extension agents with the knowledge and tools to assist farmers and producers in their county who are interested in selling to restaurants\, grocers\, schools\, etc.  \nThis Advanced Topic webinar is an in-depth conversation about marketing. Here\, we will focus on frequently asked questions about marketing\, hear from a special guest speaker from the industry\, and have time for discussion or open conversation at the end. This webinar is for people who have attended a MarketReady Core Producer Training. Each training will be limited to 30 participants — so be sure to register soon! You may register up to 24 hours prior to the training date. 
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/marketready-advanced-marketing/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220622T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220310T195017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T191132Z
UID:14485-1655884800-1656003600@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:KY Green Industry Summer Summit
DESCRIPTION:Registration Opens April 1 \nJune 22 – Bus tour\, evening reception at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens\, and networking \nJune 23 – Educational sessions
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/ky-green-industry-summer-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220616T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220502T193020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T193020Z
UID:14529-1655379000-1655384400@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:MarketReady Advanced: Logistics & Distribution
DESCRIPTION:The MarketReady Producer Training Program and it’s Advanced Topics are free (when lead virtually) for farmers and producers\, processors\, county extension agents\, etc. interested in selling their products (fresh produce\, value-added items\, etc.) to restaurants\, grocers/wholesalers/retailers\, and schools. Producers and farmers should feel confident about what is being asked of them from potential buyers (restaurants\, grocers\, schools\, etc.) after this training. This program provides extension agents with the knowledge and tools to assist farmers and producers in their county who are interested in selling to restaurants\, grocers\, schools\, etc.  \nThis Advanced Topic webinar is an in-depth conversation about logistics and distribution. Here\, we will focus on frequently asked questions about logistics and distribution\, hear from a special guest speaker from the industry\, and have time for discussion or open conversation at the end. This webinar is for people who have attended a MarketReady Core Producer Training. Each training will be limited to 30 participants — so be sure to register soon! You may register up to 24 hours prior to the training date. 
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/marketready-advanced-logistics-distribution/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220614T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220112T171800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T152800Z
UID:14335-1655209800-1655211600@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:Crop Insurance Webinar: Refresher and Webinar Recap
DESCRIPTION:In our next webinar in our Crop Insurance series\, we will be doing a refresher of some of the policies and programs we’ve learned about\, and we will review some of the great webinars we’ve had over the last year. Join us on June 14th at 12:30 pm ET|11:30 am CT. To register for the live webinars\, use the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvf-iuqDgtG9PpErwxskqi8kZ3fVIRaULI
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/crop-insurance-webinar-qa-with-a-crop-insurance-agent/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220609T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220502T192735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T192735Z
UID:14527-1654776000-1654781400@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:MarketReady Advanced: Quality Assurance
DESCRIPTION:The MarketReady Producer Training Program and it’s Advanced Topics are free (when lead virtually) for farmers and producers\, processors\, county extension agents\, etc. interested in selling their products (fresh produce\, value-added items\, etc.) to restaurants\, grocers/wholesalers/retailers\, and schools. Producers and farmers should feel confident about what is being asked of them from potential buyers (restaurants\, grocers\, schools\, etc.) after this training. This program provides extension agents with the knowledge and tools to assist farmers and producers in their county who are interested in selling to restaurants\, grocers\, schools\, etc.  \nThis Advanced Topic webinar is an in-depth conversation about quality assurance. Here\, we will focus on frequently asked questions about quality assurance\, hear from a special guest speaker from the industry\, and have time for discussion or open conversation at the end. This webinar is for people who have attended a MarketReady Core Producer Training. Each training will be limited to 30 participants — so be sure to register soon! You may register up to 24 hours prior to the training date. 
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/marketready-advanced-quality-assurance/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220602T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220502T192553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T192553Z
UID:14525-1654169400-1654174800@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:MarketReady Advanced: Insurance & Communication
DESCRIPTION:The MarketReady Producer Training Program and it’s Advanced Topics are free (when lead virtually) for farmers and producers\, processors\, county extension agents\, etc. interested in selling their products (fresh produce\, value-added items\, etc.) to restaurants\, grocers/wholesalers/retailers\, and schools. Producers and farmers should feel confident about what is being asked of them from potential buyers (restaurants\, grocers\, schools\, etc.) after this training. This program provides extension agents with the knowledge and tools to assist farmers and producers in their county who are interested in selling to restaurants\, grocers\, schools\, etc.  \nThis Advanced Topic webinar is an in-depth conversation about insurance and communication. Here\, we will focus on frequently asked questions about insurance and communication\, hear from a special guest speaker from the industry\, and have time for discussion or open conversation at the end. This webinar is for people who have attended a MarketReady Core Producer Training. Each training will be limited to 30 participants — so be sure to register soon! You may register up to 24 hours prior to the training date. 
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/marketready-advanced-insurance-communication/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220531T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220502T194102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T194102Z
UID:14538-1653984000-1654016400@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:FSMA PSA Grower Food Safety Training
DESCRIPTION:Fruit and vegetables 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 would benefit greatly from this training. Additionally\, any growers who would like to meet the proposed Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in §112.22 (c): “At least one supervisor from the farm must complete food safety training at least equivalent to the standardized curriculum recognized by the FDA.” Note: Completion of this course is a regulatory requirement for all Kentucky fruit and vegetable growers with over $25\,000 in yearly sales and those growers seeking a Qualified Exemption. \n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nIntroduction to Produce Safety\nWorker Health\, Hygiene\, and Training\nSoil Amendments\nWildlife\, Domestic Animals\, and Land Use\nAgricultural Water\nPostharvest Handling and Sanitation\nHow to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan\n\nIn addition to learning about produce safety best practices\, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements are outlined within each module. There will be time for questions and discussion\, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions.
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/fsma-psa-grower-food-safety-training-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220526T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220502T192420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T192420Z
UID:14523-1653564600-1653570000@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:MarketReady Advanced: Packaging & Labeling
DESCRIPTION:The MarketReady Producer Training Program and it’s Advanced Topics are free (when lead virtually) for farmers and producers\, processors\, county extension agents\, etc. interested in selling their products (fresh produce\, value-added items\, etc.) to restaurants\, grocers/wholesalers/retailers\, and schools. Producers and farmers should feel confident about what is being asked of them from potential buyers (restaurants\, grocers\, schools\, etc.) after this training. This program provides extension agents with the knowledge and tools to assist farmers and producers in their county who are interested in selling to restaurants\, grocers\, schools\, etc.  \nThis Advanced Topic webinar is an in-depth conversation about packaging and labeling. Here\, we will focus on frequently asked questions about packaging and labeling\, hear from a special guest speaker from the industry\, and have time for discussion or open conversation at the end. This webinar is for people who have attended a MarketReady Core Producer Training. Each training will be limited to 30 participants — so be sure to register soon! You may register up to 24 hours prior to the training date. 
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/marketready-advanced-packaging-labeling/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220525
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220502T193751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T194728Z
UID:14534-1653350400-1653436799@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:FSMA - PSA Grower Food Safety Training - Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:PSA – FSMA Grower Training Course – Remote\nDeadline to apply May 24\, 2022\nTraining May 31\, 2022 8 am until 5 pm\nAs a reminder this course is required for all KY farms who has produce sales with an average annual of $25\,000.\nIf there are any questions please direct them to Casey Newcomb (casey.newcomb@uky.edu).
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/fsma-psa-grower-food-safety-training-registration-deadline/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220520T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220520T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220502T192123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T192123Z
UID:14521-1653044400-1653049800@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:MarketReady Training
DESCRIPTION:The MarketReady Producer Training Program is a free (when held virtually)\, educational program for farmers and producers\, processors\, county extension agents\, etc. interested in selling their products (fresh produce\, value-added items\, etc.) to restaurants\, grocers/wholesalers/retailers\, and schools. This national program\, developed by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service\, will provide participants with the tools for business success. Producers and farmers should feel confident about what is being asked of them from potential buyers (restaurants\, grocers\, schools\, etc.) after this training. This program provides extension agents with the knowledge and tools to assist farmers and producers in their county who are interested in selling to restaurants\, grocers\, schools\, etc.
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/marketready-training-4/
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UID:14519-1652958000-1652963400@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:MarketReady Training
DESCRIPTION:The MarketReady Producer Training Program is a free (when held virtually)\, educational program for farmers and producers\, processors\, county extension agents\, etc. interested in selling their products (fresh produce\, value-added items\, etc.) to restaurants\, grocers/wholesalers/retailers\, and schools. This national program\, developed by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service\, will provide participants with the tools for business success. Producers and farmers should feel confident about what is being asked of them from potential buyers (restaurants\, grocers\, schools\, etc.) after this training. This program provides extension agents with the knowledge and tools to assist farmers and producers in their county who are interested in selling to restaurants\, grocers\, schools\, etc.
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/marketready/
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UID:14542-1652792400-1652803200@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Field Day at UK Horticulture Research Farm\, Lexington
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 5 \nCost-Effective Measures for Improving Produce Quality and Extending Shelf-Life On-Farm Field Day \nUK Horticulture Research Farm\, Lexington KY\nMay 17\, 2022\, 1-4pm ET  \nJoin us at UK’s Horticulture Research Farm for a day of education\, demonstration and discussion around affordable ways to improve and maintain produce quality. We will focus on preharvest\, harvest and postharvest management decisions that can extend the shelf life of your fruits and vegetables\, including but not limited to: \n\nTemperature and Humidity Control\nVarietal Selection\nHarvest Techniques and Equipment to Reduce Damage\nWashing\, Packing\, Curing and Cooling\nProduce Food Safety\nUsing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)\n\nBryan Brady\, Extension Associate for UK’s Food Connection\, will guide the discussion\, and Kristi Durbin\, UK’s CSA Manager\, will highlight the on-farm practices.  Produce Safety staff from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture will also be on hand to share resources and answer questions. \nThis event qualifies for KERS professional development credits. Registration is recommended at oak-ky.org/farmer-field-days-2022. Cost is $5 for OAK Members; $10 for non-Members. Funding for this event is made possible by the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service.
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/farmer-field-day-at-uk-horticulture-research-farm-lexington/
LOCATION:UK Horticulture Research Farm
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UID:14515-1652727600-1652733000@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:Fertigation for High Tunnels and Small Plots
DESCRIPTION:Join Grow Appalachia online to learn how to successfully feed fruit/vegetable crops through drip irrigation \n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM TOPICS INCLUDE: \nSmall-scale systems for fertigation \nSet-up\, connection\, calibration \nFertilizers and fertility programs for high tunnel and field-grown fruit\, vegetable\, and flower crops
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/fertigation-for-high-tunnels-and-small-plots/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220516T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220516T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
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UID:14517-1652724000-1652729400@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:MarketReady Training
DESCRIPTION:The MarketReady Producer Training Program is a free (when held virtually)\, educational program for farmers and producers\, processors\, county extension agents\, etc. interested in selling their products (fresh produce\, value-added items\, etc.) to restaurants\, grocers/wholesalers/retailers\, and schools. This national program\, developed by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service\, will provide participants with the tools for business success. Producers and farmers should feel confident about what is being asked of them from potential buyers (restaurants\, grocers\, schools\, etc.) after this training. This program provides extension agents with the knowledge and tools to assist farmers and producers in their county who are interested in selling to restaurants\, grocers\, schools\, etc.
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/marketready-training-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183732
CREATED:20220112T170645Z
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UID:14330-1652185800-1652185800@kyhortcouncil.org
SUMMARY:Crop Insurance Webinar: Grower Panel - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:*This session has been postponed* \nIn our eighth Crop Insurance webinar we will welcome some growers with previous experience with crop insurance to answer some of YOUR questions. Be sure to send us your crop insurance questions you want answered by someone with firsthand experience. You can email questions to dakota@kyhortcouncil.org or save them for the chat during the webinar. Join us on May 10th at 12:30 pm ET|11:30 am CT. To register for the live webinars\, use the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvf-iuqDgtG9PpErwxskqi8kZ3fVIRaULI
URL:https://kyhortcouncil.org/event/crop-insurance-webinar-grower-panel/
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