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New Video: Plant and Plug Sales at Auctions

Kelly Jackson, Extension Agent - Christian County

Mar 25, 2026

New/Updated Publication

A new beginner-friendly video is now available to help growers confidently participate in plug and plant sales held at Kentucky Produce Auctions. These sales provide an excellent opportunity for growers to expand the variety of flowers and vegetables they offer their customers without starting every crop from seed. Check out the video here.

Updated ID-36 Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers, 2026-28 Now Available

Shawn Wright

Feb 4, 2026

New/Updated Publication

The Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers (ID-36) has been updated and is now available to download.

2023-2025 Produce Auction Price & Quantity Averages Now Available

Savannah L. Columbia

Jan 26, 2026

New/Updated Publication

The Three-Year Average Prices & Quantities at Two Selected Kentucky Produce Auctions: 2023-2025 is live on the UK-CCD website! This report compares average volumes and average prices for 10 crops from the two largest Kentucky produce auctions (Fairview and Lincoln C

New Publication to Help Growers with Insuring their Horticultural Investments

Casey Byrd

Feb 4, 2025

New/Updated Publication

NEW PUBLICATION: Insuring Horticultural Investments: Insurance Checklist. This article provides relevant information on insurance programs and presents possible climate concerns that you should consider when reviewing your policy.

2022-2024 Farmers Market Price Averages Now Available A new publication to help direct marketers with pricing

Brett Wolff

Dec 19, 2024

News, New/Updated Publication

Winter is a great time to reflect back on the year, what worked, what didn't, and how we might improve things in 2025. If you're a farmers market vendor, it's also a good time to consider your pricing approach and think about how you might price items differently in the year to come.