Homebased Microprocessor Virtual Workshop - Trigg Co
2021-02-11 09:30 - 14:30 UTC
Homebased microprocessors are farmers who grow and harvest produce to use in their value-added products. Homebased microprocessors are required to grow a predominant ingredient in the products they make. Homebased microprocessors are allowed to make higher risk products such as canned tomatoes, pickled fruits and vegetables, salsa, barbecue sauce, pepper or herb jellies, vinegars, low or no sugar jams and jellies, and pressure canned vegetables. The first step to becoming certified as a homebased microprocessor is to attend a Homebased Microprocessor (HBM) workshop presented by the University of Kentucky. The cost of the workshop is $50.00. Next, recipes for all products to be sold under the program must be submitted to the University of Kentucky for approval, at a fee of $5.00 per recipe. Proof of workshop completion, approved recipes, draft labels for all products, and verification of an approved water source are then attached to the application for HBM certification and sent to the Department for Public Health Food Safety Branch. There is a $50.00 fee for this certification each year.
Homebased microprocessors cannot have a gross annual income over 60,000 (sixty thousand dollars) from the sale of their products. Homebased microprocessed products can only be sold from three locations within Kentucky: the processor’s farm, a Kentucky Registered farmer’s market, or a certified roadside stand. Questions should be directed to Annhall Norris at 859-257-1812 or annhall.norris@uky.edu.
Registration: https://fcs-hes.ca.uky.edu/homebased_processing_microprocessing

Formal and Informal Cooperative Development to Support Local and Regional Food Systems Webinar
2021-02-15 13:00 - 14:00
Join the Local Food Systems Working Group for the upcoming Local and Regional Food Systems Response to COVID webinar.
February 15, 2021 – 1-2pm EST – Formal and Informal Cooperative Development to Support Local and Regional Food Systems
This is part of a monthly webinar series, which will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month through May 2021. We look forward to seeing you at this event and throughout the series. More information and archived webinars can be found on our project website.

Direct Ag Marketing Summit
2021-02-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-02-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-02-18 19:00 - 20:30
This 3-evening event is for ANY agriculture producer selling directly to consumers. Sessions will cover social media strategies, maximizing your marketing resources, creating value added products, and customer retention. The last evening is a producer panel featuring several farms discussing their personal marketing experiences and strategies.

Horticulture Web Wednesday: Vegetables in Small Spaces
2021-02-17 12:30 - 13:30
Join the UK Hort Agents for the HortWebWed topic: vegetables in small spaces!

Horticulture Webinar Wednesday: Pruning Apple Trees
2021-02-17 12:30 - 13:30
Join UK Horticulture Agents for pruning apple trees!

KY Turf & Landscape Management Short Course - Day 3
2021-02-18 08:45 - 16:30
Make plans now to attend the 44th Annual UK Turf and Landscape Management Short Course! The Short Course will be virtual, taking place every Thursday in February 2021 with an exceptional line-up of speakers and pesticide CEUs. This program provides four full days of comprehensive turfgrass and landscape management education and is appropriate for anyone interested in turf, including professionals, Extension agents, and homeowners. Presentations will be provided by faculty in the University of Kentucky’s turfgrass program, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, and industry representatives, and cover all aspects of turfgrass management for lawns, golf courses, sports fields, and other applications.
Sessions start at 8:45 am (eastern), with a lunch break at 12:20, and wrapping up just after 4 pm each day. Tentative program is available on the meeting webpage: https://kyhortcouncil.org/2021-kentucky-turf-short-course/

KSU Third Thursday Thing - Small Farmer Opportunities
2021-02-18 11:00 - 12:00
Kentucky State University’s Land Grant Program’s monthly sustainable agriculture workshop.
This month we’ll cover Small Farmer Technical, Educational, and Financial Assistance Opportunities. This will be led by Cindy Rice, Research and Extension Associate.
This will be a virtual event through Zoom.

Homebased Microprocessor Virtual Workshop - Taylor Co
2021-02-22 09:30 - 14:30

FSMA Produce Safety Alliance Training (Virtual)
2021-02-23 08:00 - 17:00
Who Should Attend: Fruit and vegetable 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.
Register by January 15 with: Badrinath Jagannathan
Email – badrivj@uky.edu
Address – Badrinath Jagannathan
325 Cooper Drive, Room 210
W.P Garrigus building
Department of Animal and Food Science
Lexington, KY 40546
Online registration: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0GqBxuZ2ioX8FKZ
Fee: Free for KY produce growers.
For more information about scheduled PSA Grower Training Courses in Kentucky, please visit the Food Systems Innovation Center website at https://www.uky.edu/fsic/trainings.php

Homebased Microprocessor Virtual Workshop - Marshall Co
2021-02-24 09:30 - 14:30

Horticulture Webinar Wednesday: Pruning Brambles
2021-02-24 12:30 - 13:30
Join the UK Horticulture Agents for pruning brambles!

KY Turf & Landscape Management Short Course - Day 4
2021-02-25 08:45 - 16:30

Homebased Microprocessor Virtual Workshop - Clay Co
2021-02-25 09:30 - 14:30

Intro to TicketSpice with KHC
2021-02-25 11:00 - 11:30, 2021-03-09 12:00 - 12:30
Join KHC for a webinar to learn more about TicketSpice, an online ticketing service. Registration details: https://demo.regfox.com/ticketspice-and-kentucky-horticulture-council-weninar-series

Kentucky AgVets Webinar: Business Planning & Funding Basics
2021-02-25 19:30 - 21:00
Topic
Kentucky AgVets Webinar 2: Business Planning and Funding Basics

Description
Starting a Farm? Great! We would love for you to join us for a live discussion

Time

Feb 25, 2021 07:30 PM in Eastern Time

Homebased Microprocessor Virtual Workshop - Rowan Co
2021-03-02 09:30 - 14:30

2021 Kentucky Local Food Systems Virtual Summit
2021-03-03 09:00 - 13:30
Registration is now open for the third annual Kentucky Local Food Systems Virtual Summit which will take place on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 9:00 am to 1:15 pm.
The Food Connection at the University of Kentucky, in partnership with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s Bluegrass Farm to Table initiative, Kentucky Horticulture Council, Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, and Kentucky Proud, invite you to join us for the 2021 Kentucky Local Food Systems Virtual Summit, a half day of panel discussions with local food systems leaders from across the state and across our local food systems. The past year has brought unprecedented change to all corners of our food and farming communities. The upheaval caused by the pandemic exacerbated underlying vulnerabilities while also calling forth incredible innovation and new and inspiring collaborations. We will explore what’s happened and where we’re headed at this year’s summit.
For more information the 2021 Kentucky Local Food Systems Virtual Summit, please click here. To register, click here.
This is an online Zoom event. Following confirmation of your registration, we will send login credentials in a separate email nearer the event date. We look forward to further developing our connection and continuing our conversations at the upcoming Local Food Systems Virtual Summit. We hope you can join us!

Homebased Microprocessor Virtual Workshop - Barren Co
2021-03-03 09:30 - 14:30

Homebased Microprocessor Virtual Workshop - Woodford Co
2021-03-04 09:30 - 14:30

KY Urban Forestry Initiative (UFI) Virtual Seminar
2021-03-04 19:00 - 20:00
After taking a break from seminars due to COVID-19, the Urban Forest Initiative (UFI) team is thrilled to announce a virtual seminar on March 4th, 2021, at 7:00 PM.
“Soak It Up: The Power of Trees in Stormwater Management” will be presented by Karen Cappiella, the Director of Research at the Center for Watershed Protection. More information on Ms. Cappiella and the Center for Watershed Protection can be found on their website, https://www.cwp.org/.
This seminar is a free event and is open to the public. If interested in attending, please join us at this Zoom link (https://uky.zoom.us/j/83326944707) for the presentation. Afterwards, a separate Zoom link will be provided to allow for discussion.

Homebased Microprocessor Virtual Workshop - Hardin Co
2021-03-09 09:30 - 14:30

Homebased Microprocessor Virtual Workshop - Lewis Co
2021-03-11 09:30 - 14:30

Homebased Microprocessor Virtual Workshop - Breathitt Co
2021-03-12 09:30 - 14:30

Online Platforms: Pivots and Planning for the Future
2021-03-15 13:00 - 14:00
Join the Local Food Systems Working Group for the upcoming Local and Regional Food Systems Response to COVID webinar.
March 15, 2021 – 1-2pm EST – Online Platforms: Pivots and Planning for the Future
This is part of a monthly webinar series, which will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month through May 2021. We look forward to seeing you at this event and throughout the series. More information and archived webinars can be found on our project website.

Homebased Microprocessor Virtual Workshop - Garrard Co
2021-03-16 09:30 - 14:30

Homebased Microprocessor Virtual Workshop - Allen Co
2021-03-18 09:30 - 14:30

Homebased Microprocessor Virtual Workshop - Butler Co
2021-03-19 09:30 - 14:30
