Trainings
Recorded Webinars
Farm Succession Series
Session 1--Drs. Becky Smith & Nichole Huff: Series Introduction and Heirs' Property
Session 2--Dr. David Marrison: Communication in transition planning
Session 3--Kevin Ferguson: Transitioning management of the business
Session 4--Dr. David Kohl: Bigger Picture: Farm and economic outlook
Session 5--Drs. Steve Isaacs and Clint Quarles: “Opportunity or Obligation?” & Legal tips
High Tunnel Series
Season Extension Opportunities and Equip Funding
Structure Options, Construction, Temperature and Ventilation
Organic Production and Certification in Tunnels + Marketing/Economic Considerations
Crop & Equipment Options and Nutrient & Irrigation Management in High Tunnels
General Webinars
Digital Marketing
Basic Analytics for Social Media and Websites
Simple Web Design + Google Business Profiles
Offseason Marketing and Customer Retention
Components of a Facebook Business Page
Nice, Easy Graphics and Advertisements
Promoting Your Product for Online Sales
Building a Simple Online Store
Pick-up, Delivery, and Shipping for Direct Marketers: Key Considerations
Sustainable Agriculture
Principles of Sustainable Agriculture Practices
Using the New NRCS Website & Soil Tools
Integrated Pest Management for Ag Professionals
Helping Farmers with Cover Crop Systems
Crop Insurance Training for Ag Professionals Dealing with Specialty Crops
When and How We Can Help Farmers Address Resource Concerns
Introduction to Organic Certification
Partner Trainings
MarketReady
The MarketReady Producer Training program educates farmers and value-added producers on how to prepare for selling in larger markets, including restaurants, schools, grocery and retail outlets, and wholesale distribution.
Food Safety & Food Manufacturing Trainings
The Food Systems Innovation Center offers a variety of trainings including FSMA, HACCP, BPCS. GAP, GHP, Better Process Controls, and others.
Homebased & Microprocessing
Kentucky allows for some special types of processing certifications including Homebased Processing and Microprocessing. For details on the differences and necessary steps, check out our friends in Family and Consumer Sciences.