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Webinar: Beyond Direct Sales: Market Pathways for Diversified Kentucky Farms

Explore opportunities to sell Kentucky farm products through restaurants, schools, retailers, institutions, distributors, produce auctions, and other markets beyond direct-to-consumer sales. Using real Kentucky examples, presenters will discuss what buyers need from producers, including pricing, volume, food safety, quality, and logistics, and the partnerships that can help farms become market-ready.

Hort Agent Update: Introducing the Hort Council's Member Organizations

Join the Center for Crop Diversification's team for an agent training & update on timely Kentucky horticulture topics. This training will take place on 12/14/2026 via Zoom from 10 am to 11 am EST. Please register for this event in KERS. 

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County Agricultural Incentives Program (CAIP) Administrators Interactive Map

The County Agricultural Incentives Program (CAIP) offers cost-share incentives for Kentucky agricultural producers to implement practices that increase farm income and to try new or innovative technologies or systems that improve efficiency and productivity. There are 11 CAIP incentive areas that producers can explore to determine the best fit for on-farm projects that most benefit individual operations. Each county in Kentucky administers its own program, and - especially for new growers - it can be difficult to determine who to contact about applying for programs.

From Farmer Feedback to Field Day: Exploring Appropriate Tools & Technologies for Kentucky Farms

Finding the right equipment for a small- to mid-sized farm can be a challenge. Much of the equipment available on the market is designed for larger-scale operations, leaving Kentucky growers looking for tools that fit their acreage, crops, labor, and budgets. This challenge is what started us down the path toward the 2026 Appropriate Tools & Technologies Field Day.

Exploring Farm-to-Restaurant Part 2

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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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Our Newsletter offers features and articles relevant to specialty crop growers and marketers as well as reminders of upcoming events and trainings. It's delivered once a month right to your email inbox. 

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Hort Biz Quiz

clip art of various fruits, vegetables and plants on mint background

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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