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Hort Agent Update: Resources for Organic Transition

Join the Center for Crop Diversification's team for an agent training & update on timely Kentucky horticulture topics. This training will take place on 03/09/2026 via Zoom from 10 am to 11 am EST. It will focus on resources for agents working with growers in organic transition. Please register for this event in KERS. 

Join some of the UK CCD Team + Experts at a Cut Flower Field Day

The Laurel County Extension Office is hosting a spring Cut Flower Field Day on Monday, April 13, 2026. Join us for an informative day filled with insights into the cut flower industry, hands-on demonstrations, and networking opportunities with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your knowledge and skills in flower farming!  Event Schedule: 10:00 AM: Classroom Session 12:00 PM: Lunch (provided) 1:00 PM: Field Demonstrations at Cornett Farm. Date: 04/12/2026 Time: 10 AM EST - 3:00 PM EST

Hort Agent Update: Consumer Values Survey Data Update

Join the Center for Crop Diversification's team for an agent training & update on timely Kentucky horticulture topics. This training will take place on 06/08/2026 via Zoom from 10 am to 11 am EST. Please register for this event in KERS. 

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Economic Considerations for 2026

Spring is approaching, and for many that means deciding what to plant. Before you finalize your seed orders or set your booth prices, it’s worth taking a look at what the numbers say about where Kentucky’s farmers market prices have been and where they might be heading. For a more comprehensive look at prices, you can check out our Price Reports section on the website, where all are available for download. 

Keeping Customers Engaged After Valentine’s Day

Retaining customers after Valentine’s Day can be a great way to build momentum and engagement for the rest of the year. The goal here is to turn a one-time holiday buyer into a repeat, relationship-based customer. Here are seven ways to stay engaged with your customers after Valentine’s Day: 

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The University of Kentucky Center for Crop Diversification (CCD) helps farmers and businesses to plan, grow, and market better. We create and curate up-to-date, relevant, and accessible publications, price reports, videos, and in-person training opportunities.  

 

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Hort Biz Quiz

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The Hort Biz Quiz is a brief interactive tool that helps you identify strengths and weaknesses and potential crops and markets to pursue.

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