Join the UK CCD Team at the 2026 Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference
Get ready for the 2026 Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference!
Taking place February 27–28 at The Corbin Center in Corbin, KY, this two-day conference offers sessions, expert speakers, and networking opportunities. Family-friendly and activities for children 6-17, the 2026 Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference is a perfect opportunity to bring the whole family. Secure your spot today, and take advantage of special hotel rates at the nearby Holiday Inn. The deadline to make a reservation and get the block rate is February 26, 2026, so don't miss out.
Members of the Center for Crop Diversification (CCD) team, Savannah Columbia, Alexis Sheffield, and Emily Spencer, will be presenting two sessions on the second day of the conference (February 28):
- Direct Marketing 101, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
In Direct Marketing 101, the Center for Crop Diversification team will discuss the pros and cons of direct-to-consumer marketing channels, how to engage customers in these channels, and how to identify if a direct market channel is ideal for you. This session is for both beginning growers and those who wish to expand their direct-to-consumer marketing channels.
- Hitting the Mother’s Day Market, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Mother’s Day is one of the biggest flower holidays of the year, and with careful planning, it can be one of the most profitable for KY flower farmers. The Center for Crop Diversification team will discuss cut flower production, marketing, and economic tactics to help you succeed in MDay sales and learn techniques that you can carry into other sales targets throughout the year.
For questions about the event, you can contact Jennifer at jennifer@cfaky.org