Farm-to-School 101
2019-04-22 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Laurel Co Courthouse Annex, 107 S. Broad Street, London, KY, United States
Are you or your farmers interested in growing your businesses? Are you or your farmers interested in selling your farm products to local schools for use in their lunch and breakfast programs? Then, our upcoming training – Farm to School 101 – is for you! Join Community Farm Alliance and Kentucky Department of Agriculture for a training to help you understand the ins and outs of working with school food service directors to increase your sales. Tina Garland of KDA will provide an overview of product quality considerations, packaging, pricing and delivery, and scheduling. Kentucky Horticulture Council and Kentucky Center For Agriculture and Rural Development (KCARD) will also have resources available to support your growing operation. All participants will also receive a jump drive with farm to school information to take home.
Farm to School 101 will be held Monday April 22 in London, KY at the Laurel County Courthouse Annex at 107 S. Broad Street from 5:30-8:30. Registration opens at 5PM. The event will include dinner catered by Wayne Riley of the Laurel County African American Heritage Center and costs $12. Please register by April 16 at https://www3.thedatabank.com/dpg/360/spdf.asp?formid=FarmtoSchool101. Questions? Call Jennifer at 606-216-2000 or email jennifer@cfaky.org.

KSU Small Farms: Anderson Co
2019-04-23 | Anderson Co
Kentucky State University’s Socially Disadvantaged Groups program is offering one-on-one technical assistance (11 am – 4 pm) and a workshop (4:45 pm – 8:30 pm). See the complete schedule here . Contact Cindy Rice at Cynthia.rice@kysu.edu for more information or to reserve your spot.

KSU Small Farms: Scott Co
2019-04-25 | Scott Co

Kentucky Nut Growers Association Spring Meeting
2019-04-27 08:00 - 15:00 | Hardin County Extension Office
Join KNGA for the spring meeting at the Hardin County Extension Office in Elizabethtown

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training for FSMA Compliance
2019-04-27 08:30 - 17:30 | The Summit, 1227 Volunteer Pkwy, Bristol, TN, United States
Appalachian Sustainable Development is hosting this training that does satisfy the requirements of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in §112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’ Depending on the size of your operation or specific crops you may not be required to meet this requirement.
Pre-registration is required. $90 for KY growers. Call 276-431-3385 or email awatson@asdevelop.org

KSU Small Farms: Breckinridge Co
2019-04-30 | Breckinridge Co

KSU Small Farms: Larue Co
2019-05-02 | LaRue Co

FFB-The Foods from Our Forests, Hills, + Hollers
2019-05-03 07:30 - 09:00 | ES Good Barn, UK
Join UK’s College of Ag’s Food Connection for the May First Friday Breakfast! Dr. Ellen Crocker, Seth Long, Jack Stickney, and Russ Turpin will teach about hidden gems and long-time favorites from our forests and hills.

KSU Small Farms: Logan Co
2019-05-09 | Logan Co

KSU Small Farms: Morgan Co
2019-05-14 | Morgan Co

TPAQ - Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualifications
2019-05-20 08:00 - 2019-05-21 17:00 | Kenton Co Extension Office, 10990 Marshall Rd, Covington, KY, 41015, United States
The TPAQ credential program is an interactive training experience that delves into the concepts contained in the Guide for Plant Appraisal. Using instructor-led discussions and case scenarios to illustrate concepts, participants will become proficient in conducting appraisals using the various approaches contained in the 10th edition

KSU Small Farms: Lincoln Co
2019-05-21 | Lincoln Co

KSU Small Farms: Barren Co
2019-05-22 | Barren Co

ISA Certified Arborists Prep Course and Exam
2019-05-22 08:30 - 2019-05-24 17:00 | Kenton Co Extension Office, 10990 Marshall Rd, Covington, KY, 41015, United States
Prep course for the International Society of Aboriculture’s Certification Exam. More details: http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/becomeCertified/index.aspx
isa@isa-arbor.com

Please contact Laura Lambert, KAA Component Executive, for any questions at info@ky-isa.org

KSU Small Farms: Hart Co
2019-05-23 | Hart Co

KSU Small Farms: Fleming Co
2019-05-30 | Fleming Co

KSU Small-Scale Farm Grant Deadline
2019-06-01, 2019-08-01
The Small-Scale Farm Grant Program is administered through Kentucky State University’s College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment’s Center for Sustainability of Farms and Families.
This is a grant opportunity for small scale farms in Kentucky to secure funds for that critical piece of equipment or for that marketing infrastructure to help you grow your business!
Check out the programs and eligibility guidelines online: https://kysu.edu/academics/cafsss/research-extension/small-scale-farm-grant-program/

OAK Organic No-Till Market Farming Field Day
2019-06-27
Join OAK for an organic No-Till Market Farming Field Day
More details: https://www.oak-ky.org/field-days

Clark County Winter Meeting and Farm to School Review
2020-01-21 18:00 - 19:30
Join David Davis, Clark County ANR Agent for a winter update and information about the Clark County Farm to School project.

KNLA Winter Educational Outing & Expo
2020-01-22 - 2020-01-23 | Louisville Holiday Inn East, 1325 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY, 40222, United States
KNLA’s annual winter meeting and trade show. 20 educational sessions, CEUs, Keynotes and more! Check out the meeting website for more details.

FSMA Very Small Farms Compliance Date
2020-01-27
All farm categories ($25K+ in produce sales) will be subject to FSMA from today on. Be sure you have completed Produce Safety Rule (PSR) training!

Farm Records Workshop (Pike Co)
2020-01-29 09:00 - 16:00
How’s your record-keeping? Join UK’s MarketReady team and UT’s Center for Profitable Ag workshops for value-added farm business! Pikeville (Jan. 29th). Space is limited. Pre-register now ($20): www.uky.edu/marketready/upcoming-events

Farm Records Workshop (Shelby Co)
2020-02-12 09:00 - 16:00
How’s your record-keeping? Join UK’s MarketReady team and UT’s Center for Profitable Ag workshops for value-added farm business! Shelbyville (Feb. 12). Space is limited. Pre-register now ($20): www.uky.edu/marketready/upcoming-events

Blueberry Workshop
2020-02-15 10:00 - 13:00 | RCARS, 130 Robinson Rd., Jackson, KY, 41339
Saturday February 15 10:00-1:00
UK Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability Community Building (Back St)
Jackson KY 41339
Contact Person: Shawn Wright
shawn.wright@uky.edu
606-666-2438
10:00 – Registration, welcome and orientation
10:05 – 11:00 Blueberry production (site selection, soil testing, planting, variety selection, fertilization, irrigation, bird management)
11:00-12:00 Insect, Disease and Weed Management (common problems, chemical and cultural control, equipment)
12:00-1:00 Pruning Demonstration in the field. Participants will see how to prune overgrown bushes and have the opportunity to prune if so desired.
The program agenda is approved for KDA Pesticide CEU credits as follows:
2 General and 1 Category Specific CEUs for categories 1A (Ag Pest Control) and 10 (Research)

Blueberry Workshop and Pruning Demo
2020-02-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Berea Urban Farm, 201 Adams St, Berea, KY, 44017, United States
Are you thinking about adding blueberries to your farm?
Join Berea College, the Madison Co Cooperative Extension Service, The University of Kentucky Horticulture Department, and the Kentucky Horticulture Council for a Blueberry Workshop on Monday, Feb. 17 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. This workshop will help you consider key aspects of this decision, from preparation to production techniques through profit potential and marketing your crop. We will cover the basics of: site selection, soil sampling, variety selection, pest management, marketing, and have hands-on activities (planting and pruning).
This workshop is designed for those exploring the possibilities of growing blueberries for income. Material presented will assume little past knowledge of farming, but a background in gardening or farming will be very helpful.
Monday, Feb. 17
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Berea Horticulture Farm
Scaffold Cane Road

Produce Best Practices Training (PBPT) (Mason Co)
2020-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Mason Co CES, 800 US 68, Maysville, KY, United States
Produce Best Practices Training is a Kentucky-specific voluntary basic food safety training available through local extension offices. This program is a prerequisite for sampling certificates and a good idea for anyone growing produce. It replaces the GAP training offered through extension offices. Learn more about PBPT here: https://www.uky.edu/ccd/foodsafety/pbpt. Call the office to register.

Spring Viticulture Workshop
2020-02-24 09:00 - 13:00 | UK Horticulture Research Farm
Let’s get prepared for the season! We will discuss grapevine nutrition, early season sprays, and different pruning methods. This workshop will be held rain or shine, and we will be in the vineyard so bring appropriate gear.
Where: UK Horticulture Research Farm, Lexington, KY
When: February 24th
9:00am – coffee
10:00am – 1:00pm
*We will have coffee and light snacks available

Produce Best Practices Training (PBPT) (Spencer Co)
2020-02-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Spencer Co CES, 100 Oak Tree Way, Taylorsville, KY, United States
