Past Events

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Hort Agent Update: Resources for Organic Transition

Mar 9, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

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.

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

Feb 27–28, 2026

Get ready for the 2026 Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference!

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

Feb 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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:

2026 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference

Jan 11–13, 2026

The premier educational program for produce and cut flower growers in Kentucky. This two-day meeting is devoted to fruit, vegetable and cut flower production, handling, harvesting, marketing, storage and related topics. Approximately 500 growers, researchers, and technical service providers attend the Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference each year.

Cut Flower Train the Trainer County Agent Workshop

Nov 5–19, 2025

In-Person Training, Production

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

Direct Marketing Summit

Oct 20–22, 2025

Webinar

The 2025 Direct Marketing Summit is a virtual event digging a little deeper on several topics requested by the producer community. Each night focuses on a specific theme. This event is a partnership of the UK Center for Crop Diversification (CCD) and the Kentucky Horticulture Council. Registration will be announced soon.

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Mechanical Weed Control Field Day

Sep 23, 2025

This event is now sold out. NOTE: This is a rain or shine event and no refunds will be issued.

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2025 so far...Farmers Market Prices

Aug 4, 2025, 12:00 – 12:30 PM

Join us for a short update on Farmers Market prices from this year vs. previous years and learn how other price reporters use the information contained in these report. Presentation by Lexi Gardner, CCD Undergraduate Fellow and Brett Wolff, Senior Extension Specialist. You MUST register below!

Labor for Small Farms: Overview & Tips

Jul 14, 2025, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

This presentation will be offered via Zoom. You MUST register below. Join us to learn from Labor Experts Michael Bayer and Dr. Kimberly Morgan from the University of Florida IFAS as they discuss:

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Events, Promotions, & Challenges in Rural Farmers Market Roundtable

Mar 19, 2025, 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Join us for a roundtable discussion featuring 3 rural Kentucky Farmers Market managers, where they will discuss the challenges and opportunities of recruiting and keeping customers at rural farmers markets. There will be time for questions and brainstorming amongst the group. Register via Zoom (link will be emailed after registration) Registration required below