2022 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference hosted by the Kentucky State Horticultural Society (166th Annual Meeting) and Kentucky Vegetable Growers Association (51st Annual Meeting) and Organic Association of Kentucky and Kentucky Wine Association in cooperation with University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, Kentucky State University, and Kentucky Department of Agriculture. This premier, … Continue reading "2022 KY Fruit & Vegetable Conference"

In our first 2022 Crop Insurance webinar, we will take a look at the types of farm records you might need when applying for crop insurance. We'll also flip through the KHC Recordkeeping Workbook. You can find a PDF download of this workbook we put together here: https://kyhortcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Kentucky-Horticulture-Council-Recordkeeping-Workbook.pdf and feel free to pick and choose … Continue reading "Crop Insurance Recordkeeping Live Webinar"

This January session of the Virtual Cut Flower Short Course will focus on Winter Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategies for Cut Flower Production. Dr. Jonathan Larson, UK Extension Entomologist, will discuss several insects that can cause problems in cut flower operations and Dr. Nicole Gauthier, UK Extension Plant Pathologist, will cover specific cut flower diseases. … Continue reading "Winter IPM for Cut Flower Production"

Virtual Conference on January 27 - 29: Spread out over 3 days, sessions will be live. All elements of the conference will be recorded and available for viewing up to a year after the event. The virtual event platform Whova elevates sponsor visibility and engagement through an interactive profile and messaging. Registration opens in September … Continue reading "OAK Virtual Conference"

In February’s crop insurance webinar, we will be speaking with an insurance agent and asking YOUR questions! You can email questions to dakota@kyhortcouncil.org ahead of time, or you can drop them in the chat during the webinar. Join us at 12:30 pm ET|11:30 am CT. To register for the live webinars, use the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvf-iuqDgtG9PpErwxskqi8kZ3fVIRaULI

The 45th Annual Turf & Landscape Short Course is happening! The event will be at the Hardin Co Extension Center (Elizabethtown), Wednesday 2/16 and Thursday 2/17, with a pre-conference new employee pesticide certification training and testing on Tuesday, 2/15. Each day begins at 8:45 am (EST), concluding at about 4:00 pm EST. Both Short Course … Continue reading "45th Annual KY Turf & Landscape Short Course"

The UK Grape & Wine program will be hosting a free vineyard and winery workshop at the UK horticulture research farm in Lexington. Registration is required. Details available in early February. For more information, contact: Patsy E. Wilson Extension Specialist - Viticulture Department of Horticulture University of Kentucky Lexington, KY 40546-0091 Ph: 859-494-1657 (cell) E: … Continue reading "Spring Vineyard and Winery Workshop"

Join us for our next webinar in our Crop Insurance for Specialty Crop Growers series at 12:30 pm ET|11:30 am CT. March’s webinar will be all about FSA Resources for growers who are seeking risk protection. We will learn about some great tools and resources available to growers. To register for the live webinars, use … Continue reading "Crop Insurance Webinar: FSA Resources"

Soil fertility workshop to build a foundation of understanding on this critical topic for small-scale farmers and gardeners. This workshop will cover: Factors that influence soil fertility How to read and interpret a soil test How to choose a fertilizer Using manure, cover crops, or compost for fertility How to calculate fertilizer application rates

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"