Events

Specialty crop conference hosted at the Boone Co Extension Enrichment Center.  Register: http://boone.ca.uky.edu or 859-586-6101.

The next Risky Business session is Feb. 26! Insect Pest Management 101 will present the basics of insect pest management in vegetable crops. The webinar will cover both organic and conventional control methods and strategies. Participants will be introduced to some of the best resources for additional information and study.

Save the date! Lexington, KY

Join us for a screening of “Pathways to Living Sustainably with Trees,” where we will view and discuss several urban and community forestry short films at these locations and times: Wednesday, March 6th, 6:30 – 7:30pm @ Tates Creek High School Auditorium Thursday, March 7th, 5 – 6pm @ William T. Young Library Auditorium (UK … Continue reading "Pathways to Living Sustainably with Trees"

Join us for a screening of “Pathways to Living Sustainably with Trees,” where we will view and discuss several urban and community forestry short films at these locations and times: Wednesday, March 6th, 6:30 – 7:30pm @ Tates Creek High School Auditorium Thursday, March 7th, 5 – 6pm @ William T. Young Library Auditorium (UK … Continue reading "Pathways to Living Sustainably with Trees"

Learn about CSAs and sign up for one at the event!

The Spring Viticulture workshop will include: Sprayer calibration demonstrations Pruning technique essentials and demonstrations Assessing and compensating for winter injury This will be a great time to gather, educate, and prepare for the 2019 growing season! The workshop will be held at the UK Horticulture Research Farm on March 11, 2019 from 10:00am-2:00pm (4321 Emmert … Continue reading "Spring Viticulture Workshop"

Join us for a food safety plan workshop! Attention to food safety is critical to your farm’s reputation. GAPs audits are becoming a standard requirement for many buyers of Kentucky produce crops and can give you a competitive advantage when selling. To help Kentucky growers focus on food safety and access markets that require third-party … Continue reading "Food Safety Plan Workshop (Eastern Kentucky)"

Insect Pest Management 101 on March 12 will present the basics of plant disease management in vegetable crops. The webinar will cover both organic and conventional control methods and strategies. Participants will be introduced to some of the best resources for additional information and study.

Join Brett Wolff, from University of Kentucky Center for Crop Diversification, as he blends presentation and discussion to dive deeper into the art of knowing your product, understanding your market and customers, and promoting your business. • social media messaging • basic marketing principles • pricing strategies • persuasive messaging • finding new markets for … Continue reading "Mastering the Art of Marketing Workshop"