2022 OAK Conference: Hopkinsville

2-day in-person event in Hopkinsville, KY on March 17 (farm tours) and 18 (classroom sessions): This event takes place in western Kentucky at local farms and the Christian County Cooperative Extension Office and NEW Ag Arena. The venue offers large meeting spaces. The event series is a must for farmers, agriculture professionals, and anyone passionate about building … Continue reading "2022 OAK Conference: Hopkinsville"

KY Local Food Systems Summit

The Food Connection at the University of Kentucky, in partnership with Bluegrass Farm to Table, the Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, invite you to join in a full day of workshops, networking, and conversations designed to bring together local food professionals and advocates who work on the … Continue reading "KY Local Food Systems Summit"

FSMA Produce Safety Alliance (PSA Training) Registration Deadline

PSA - FSMA Grower Training Course – Remote Deadline to apply March 30, 2022 Training April 28, 2022 8 am until 5 pm The training is free to all Kentucky produce growers through the Kentucky Department of Agriculture cooperative agreement grant. As a reminder this course is required for all KY farms who has produce sales … Continue reading "FSMA Produce Safety Alliance (PSA Training) Registration Deadline"

2022 OAK Conference

1-day in-person event in Burlington, KY on April 8: This single day event takes place in northern Kentucky at the Boone County Cooperative Extension Office and spacious Enrichment Center. The day's program includes a keynote, nine sessions, a boxed lunch, farm tours, and a short course. The event series is a must for farmers, agriculture professionals, and anyone … Continue reading "2022 OAK Conference"

KY State Beekeepers Association Spring General Membership Meeting

Mark your calendars for the Kentucky State Beekeepers Association Spring General Membership Meeting! On April 23, 2022 at the Kentucky State University Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm all members and guests will meet in person for the first time in two years! Located at 1525 Mills Ln, Frankfort, KY 40601 the farm hosts … Continue reading "KY State Beekeepers Association Spring General Membership Meeting"

Crop Insurance Webinar: Grower Panel – POSTPONED

*This session has been postponed* In 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 … Continue reading "Crop Insurance Webinar: Grower Panel – POSTPONED"

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"