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

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

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

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 … Continue reading "MarketReady (KSU’s Third Thursday Thing)"

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 … Continue reading "Transitional Organic Vegetable Producion"

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 … Continue reading "Farmers for America Film Screening"

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

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

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, … Continue reading "KNLA Summer Outing 2018"