Kentucky Horticulture Council

ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) Course
2018-09-17 08:00 - 2018-09-19 13:00 UTC
The ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) course 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 a tree risk assessment can provide tree owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits, health, and longevity.
The qualification consists of a 2-day educational course followed by a ½ day assessment that includes both a written and field component. It is required that you attend the course and successfully complete the assessment in order to receive this qualification.”

Instructor: Dr. Bill Fountain, Extension Professor of Arboriculture & Landscape Management, UK Department of Horticulture

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/isa-tree-risk-assessment-qualifications-traq-course-september-2018-tickets-46530858049?aff=ebapi

KNLA Summer Outing 2018
2018-09-13 08:00 - 18:00 | City Place, LaGrange, KY, 112 S. 1st Ave, LaGrange, KY, 40031, United States
Join the Kentucky Nursery and Landscape Association (KNLA) for the summer educational program. The event is getting back to the basics a little bit this year and bringing in speakers and exhibitors that can help you in your day-to-day business. There will be something for everyone, from the landscaper, grower, designer, to billing specialist, fleet manager, etc. Everyone is welcome and we’ll be sure to have something new and valuable for them to learn.

High Tunnel Field Day
2018-09-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Good Thymes Farm, 6909 W. Highway 92, Williamsburg, KY, United States

Small Producer Workshop
2018-08-29 08:00 - 16:30
Kentucky State University is hosting a free workshop on cooperative development and marketing, business planning, funding resources (grants and loans), marketing, and recordkeeping at a location TBA from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (local time). Register via email: Cynthia.Rice@kysu.edu

Small Producer Workshop
2018-08-28 08:00 - 16:30
Kentucky State University is hosting a free workshop on cooperative development and marketing, business planning, funding resources (grants and loans), marketing, and recordkeeping at the Russell County Cooperative Extension Service Office from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (local time). Register via email: Cynthia.Rice@kysu.edu

Farmers for America Film Screening
2018-08-25 18:00 - 21:00
Loyal Jones Appalachian Center, 205 North Main St, Berea, KY 40404
“Farmers For America is all about supporting young farmers. We face a unique moment in America’s agriculture. The average age of the U.S. farmer is 60 years old. Half of our farmland is going to change hands in the next 12 years. It’s a time of upheaval, risk, and extraordinary opportunity. To continue to feed ourselves in the years ahead, we need a new generation of young people to step forward.” Come out and join the filmmaker on Saturday, August 25th to view the film and participate in a discussion on the future of the American farm. Admission is $10 at the door.

Transitional Organic Vegetable Producion
2018-08-20 09:30 - 15:30
Carter Farms, North Madisonville, KY
See how transitioning to certified organic production is possible on this diversified vegetable farm. Hear from the farmer and how they prepared for certification. Learn about market opportunities from Jon Cambron (Organic Valley), organic production best practices from Dr. Shawn Lucas (KSU) and considerations for transitioning production and applying for certification from Tony Silvernail (OAK Transition Trainer) and Brooke Gentile (OAK). Speakers followed by farm tour and lunch. See the full agenda here. Limited Transportation available from Christian County Extension Office. Register with Austin Wright: austin.wright@kysu.edu

MarketReady (KSU's Third Thursday Thing)
2018-08-16 10:00 - 15:00
MarketReady seeks to educate local food suppliers to help them succeed in today’s local markets. The program is designed for those who sell agricultural products, and teachers how to establish an efficient business and food safety strategy to achieve sccess. If you’re interested in selling to restaurants, grocers/wholesalers/retailers, and schools MarketReady can help you. Also, those who want to explore ways to improve their sales skills, are considering or developing a new food business, and those currently selling to these markets who may wish to enhance their current business relationships can utilize this program.
This MarketReady training will cover the Restaurant sales, Grocery/ Wholesale/Retail sales and Farm to School business functions. There is no admission cost for this training.
For additional information, please contact Alex Butler at Alex.Butler@uky.edu, (859)218-4383 or Shelley Spiggle at Shelley.Spiggle@kysu.edu, (502)597-6325

Small Producer Workshop
2018-08-15 08:00 - 16:30
Kentucky State University is hosting a free workshop on cooperative development and marketing, business planning, funding resources (grants and loans), marketing, and recordkeeping at the Bath County Cooperative Extension Service Office from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (local time). Register via email: Cynthia.Rice@kysu.edu

Small Producer Workshop
2018-08-01 08:00 - 16:30
Kentucky State University is hosting a free workshop on cooperative development and marketing, business planning, funding resources (grants and loans), marketing, and recordkeeping at the LaRue County Cooperative Extension Service Office from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (local time). Register via email: Cynthia.Rice@kysu.edu

Small Producer Workshop
2018-07-31 08:00 - 16:30
Kentucky State University is hosting a free workshop on cooperative development and marketing, business planning, funding resources (grants and loans), marketing, and recordkeeping at the Graves County Cooperative Extension Service Office from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (local time). Register via email: Cynthia.Rice@kysu.edu

Small Producer Workshop
2018-07-30 08:00 - 16:30
Kentucky State University is hosting a free workshop on cooperative development and marketing, business planning, funding resources (grants and loans), marketing, and recordkeeping at the Christian County Cooperative Extension Service Office from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (local time). Register via email: Cynthia.Rice@kysu.edu

UK Horticulture Farm Twilight Tour
2018-07-26 18:00 - 21:00
The U.K. Horticulture Department in cooperation with Kentucky State University is hosting a twilight tour featuring current research and extension activities at the Horticulture Research Farm. Tours begin at 6:00 p.m. at the research center parking lot.
The U.K. Horticulture Research Farm is located on the south side of Lexington approximately one block west of the intersection of Man O’War Boulevard and Nicholasville Road (U.S. 27). The entrance to the farm (Emmert Farm Lane) is off of Man O’War Boulevard at the traffic light opposite the entrance to the Lowe’s and Walmart.
Questions? Contact: Pam Compton phone: 859-257-2909; e-mail: pscomp1@uky.edu
