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Join the UK CCD Team at KCARD's Making More from Your Farm: Growth Strategies for Value-Added Producers

The Kentucky Center for Ag & Rural Development is hosting a value-added producer workshop, "Making More from Your Farm: Growth Strategies for Value-Added Producers," in Barren County on February 3rd. The Center for Crop Diversification will be attending the workshop to table with educational resources! More details about the workshop: 

Join the UK CCD Team at the 2026 Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference

Get ready for the 2026 Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference!

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. 

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Free Christmas Tree Planting Workshop to be Held on February 28

The University of Kentucky, the KY Horticulture Council, and the KY Christmas Tree Association are excited to announce a Christmas Tree Planting Workshop!  

2023-2025 Produce Auction Price & Quantity Averages Now Available

The Three-Year Average Prices & Quantities at Two Selected Kentucky Produce Auctions: 2023-2025 is live on the UK-CCD website! This report compares average volumes and average prices for 10 crops from the two largest Kentucky produce auctions (Fairview and Lincoln C

Winter High Tunnel Survival: Snow, Ice, and Extreme Cold Tips for Growers

Winter weather can be hard on high tunnels, but a little preparation (and vigilance) can go a long way toward protecting both your structures and your crops. Here are some tried-and-true tips for managing snow load and keeping plants alive during extreme cold. Managing Snow and Ice on High Tunnels One of the biggest causes of tunnel collapse is plastic sagging between the purlins. Snow itself isn’t usually the issue—it’s what happens when the plastic stretches and creates low spots where snow and ice can collect.

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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.  

 

The CCD is part of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. Learn more about Extension and find your County Agent here.

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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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