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2023-2025 Farmers Market Price Averages Now Available A new publication to help direct marketers with pricing

Gabriel Cassone

Jan 10, 2026

The 2023-2025 Farmers Market Price Averages Report is now live on the CCD website. In addition to the standard basket of 17 crops typically included in this report, we also had the opportunity to collect additional crop price data.

Let's Talk Calcium

Alexis Sheffield

Jan 5, 2026

Production

As we enter what is typically the coolest and cloudiest time of year, growers using high tunnels or greenhouses may want to pay a little closer attention to signs of nutrient deficiency in their crops—specifically calcium.

Ag Marketing Summit

Nov 24, 2025

This past week 2 of our team members, Gabriel Cassone and Emily Spencer, had the opportunity to attend the National Agricultural Marketing Summit in Indianapolis. The summit is a venue for agricultural business owners, extension professionals, and market managers, to share strategies for strengthening marketing practices and provide insights into the agricultural sector.

Crop Diversification New Team Member Welcoming Gabriel Cassone

Nov 20, 2025

Gabriel Cassone is a University of Kentucky alumnus with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics and a minor in International Business. He has previously served as a summer fellow with the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK) and worked as an undergraduate researcher in the University of Kentucky Entomology Department. A lifelong Kentuckian, Gabriel spends much of his free time with his beagle, Penny, and enjoys playing soccer and piano.

Archived Seasons of Marketing at Farmers Markets

Kati Bowman & Brett Wolff

Oct 21, 2025

The materials below are archived and were created before April 24, 2026. They are provided for reference, research, or recordkeeping purposes and may not meet current accessibility standards.

Pesticide Applicators Label Awareness

Tad Campbell, UK Pesticide Safety Program

Oct 20, 2025

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

Emily Spencer

Oct 16, 2025

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.

Advanced or On-Site Ticketing Considerations for Agritourism Operations

Savannah L. Columbia

Oct 14, 2025

Blog, News

As agritourism season is in full swing, many agritourism operations contemplate whether advanced or on-site ticketing is better suited for them. Both avenues have advantages and disadvantages. Check out the pros and cons below. Advanced Ticketing

Choosing High Tunnel Crops: Revenue Basics

Brett Wolff

Oct 8, 2025

Blog

I recently helped lead a professional development workshop for NRCS and Extension personnel about how to use the new High Tunnel Resource Guide for Producers. Part of the workshop was about crop selection for high tunnels.

Archived Labor for Small Farms: Overview and Tips

Brett Wolff

Sep 5, 2025

The materials below are archived and were created before April 24, 2026. They are provided for reference, research, or recordkeeping purposes and may not meet current accessibility standards. Experts from the University of Florida recently shared some updates and information for small farms evaluating options for labor. Check out the video below: