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"
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"
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"
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"
Join us for our next Crop Insurance webinar on 4/12 at 12:30 pm ET|11:30 am CT. We will do a step by step walkthrough of a crop insurance price estimator from the USDA Risk Management Agency. Hopefully this example will help you figure out your own prices and see what crop insurance options might be … Continue reading "Crop Insurance Webinar: Step by Step Cost Estimator Tool Walkthrough"
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"
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 (virtual)"
