The organic market is growing fast, and you’ve committed yourself to life as an organic farmer – but being able to raise a good organic product doesn’t assure you a good price. That final product must also be high quality, consistent, and able to generate a sustainable profit. Production decisions must be aligned with marketing … Continue reading "Organic Marketing for All"

Join UK's Food Connection and Executive Chef Kristin Smith of the Wrigley Taproom & Eatery to learn about this amazing farm to table restaurant in Corbin, KY.

Magney Legacy Ridge Farm is a small family farm focusing on year-round seasonal vegetable production using high tunnels, low tunnels, and shade cloth. They strive to provide the healthiest vegetables using no till, organic practices to sustain the land for future generations and are, therefore, in transition to Organic Certification. Currently, they grow on less … Continue reading "Year Round High Tunnel Production"

Join the Organic Association of Kentucky as we walk and talk through the primary elements of food safety at the University of Kentucky’s Organic Farming Unit, including Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Good Handling Practices (GHP), and PBPT (Produce Best Practices Training), and how they relate to the entire farming system, … Continue reading "Field to Consumer: Food Safety and Quality"

KCARD's Agribusiness Grant Facilitation Program is hosting several Grant Workshops this season. Workshops will cover a broad range of funding opportunities for farmers, agribusinesses, and non-profits that support agriculture in Kentucky. Each workshop will bring together speakers who work directly with national and state funding programs. The workshops will cover programs offered by USDA Rural … Continue reading "KCARD AGFP Grant Workshop"

The ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) program provides an opportunity for professionals in the arboriculture industry to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. The results of … Continue reading "ISA TRAQ Renewal Course (KAA)"

Opportunities for selling Kentucky-grown produce are increasing and finding the best buyer match is important for a profitable relationship. This Produce Grower-Buyer Meet-Up will be the single largest event bringing together buyers and growers and is co-hosted for the second year by the Kentucky Vegetable Growers Association, the Kentucky Horticulture Council and the Kentucky Department … Continue reading "2018 Grower Buyer Meet Up"

Small, limited resource minority farmers are invited to join this farmers conference at the Capital Plaza Hotel, Kentucky State University, and the Kentucky State University Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm, Frankfort. For more information and to register, contact shelley.spiggle@kysu.edu, or call 502-597-6325.

The 43rd annual Acres U.S.A. Eco-Ag Conference and Trade Show will be in Louisville, KY from Dec 4 – 7, 2018. (https://www.acresusa.com/events/2018conference) The Conference includes Eco-Ag intensive, day-long workshops; seminars; 1-on-1 eco-consultant opportunities; round table discussions, an eco-ag trade show, and film screenings geared toward the beginning to advanced farmer. Keynote speakers include Joel Salatin. … Continue reading "Acres U.S.A. Eco-Ag Conference and Trade Show"

Appalachian Sustainable Development is hosting a webinar:Feeding the Crop: Soil Health and Crop Fertility for Produce will present the basics of fertility management for crops with a specific focus on produce. We will introduce participants to some of the best resources for additional information and study. Register online - login details will be confirmed by email.