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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. 

Hort Agent Update: Seed Saving & Organizing a Seed Swap + Library

Join the Center for Crop Diversification's team for an agent training & update on timely Kentucky horticulture topics. This training will take place on 09/14/2026 via Zoom from 10 am to 11 am EST. Please register for this event in KERS.   

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. 

News

Spring Cleaning for Healthy Plants

Clean tools and surfaces might look harmless, but a quick rinse isn’t enough to stop the spread of invisible plant diseases. Microscopic pathogens can linger on containers, shoes, and equipment—putting healthy plants at risk. Proper cleaning and disinfecting is essential for small-scale growers and home gardeners alike. Learn which products work best and how to use them effectively in this guide from Plant Pathology.  Cleaning & Disinfecting Hand Tools & Planting Supplies

Food Safety Plans New Publication for Urban Farms

All produce growers will benefit from having a farm food safety plan, with growers in urban areas facing some unique challenges. A new resource has been developed to help guide urban farmers through developing a basic food safety plan.

Marketing Strategies to Crush Mother’s Day Sales

Mother’s Day can be one of the most significant sales opportunities of the year for cut flower growers. With preparation and targeted marketing, you can position yourself to capture this high-value market window. Think through some of the marketing strategies below to crush your Mother’s Day sales. 

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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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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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