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Cut Flower Train the Trainer County Agent Workshop

Note: Train the Trainer Event, not open to the public.   Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM local time  

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Seasons of Marketing at Farmers Markets

Kati Bowman from KCARD and Brett from CCD put together a presentation for the 2025 Direct Marketing Summit about seasonal marketing tasks for Farmers Market vendors. 

Pesticide Applicators Label Awareness

Tad Campbell from the UK Pesticide Safety program reviews some recent revisions to pesticide labels.

Free Virtual Summit for Kentucky Farmers Selling Direct-to-Consumer

Join us October 20-22, 2025 as we host the 2025 Kentucky Direct Marketing Summit alongside the Kentucky Horticulture Council. This free, 3-night event of virtual programming will feature speakers talking about CSA, Farmers Markets, & Food as Medicine.

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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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