RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 5 Cost-Effective Measures for Improving Produce Quality and Extending Shelf-Life On-Farm Field Day UK Horticulture Research Farm, Lexington KY May 17, 2022, 1-4pm ET  Join 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 … Continue reading "Farmer Field Day at UK Horticulture Research Farm, Lexington"

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 … Continue reading "MarketReady Training"

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 … Continue reading "MarketReady Training"

PSA - FSMA Grower Training Course – Remote Deadline to apply May 24, 2022 Training May 31, 2022 8 am until 5 pm As a reminder this course is required for all KY farms who has produce sales with an average annual of $25,000. If there are any questions please direct them to Casey Newcomb … Continue reading "FSMA – PSA Grower Food Safety Training – Registration Deadline"

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 … Continue reading "MarketReady Advanced: Packaging & Labeling"

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 … Continue reading "FSMA PSA Grower Food Safety Training"

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 … Continue reading "MarketReady Advanced: Insurance & Communication"

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 … Continue reading "MarketReady Advanced: Quality Assurance"

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 … Continue reading "Crop Insurance Webinar: Refresher and Webinar Recap"

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 … Continue reading "MarketReady Advanced: Logistics & Distribution"