Q&A: Discussing Local Farming Initiatives with Agricultural Economics Professor Tim Woods

Read an article by John Kiernan that features an interview with Tim Woods, the face of MarketReady. This article discusses development of MarketReady, what it entails, and how it impacts the community.This is especially a great read if you are not familiar with MarketReady and want to learn more!

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MarketReady Producer Training: Now Featuring Farm to School Training

MarketReady will be holding a training on March 20th from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Bath County Extension Office, and for the first time we will present a special Farm to School curriculum! Learn about the best business practices involved in selling your products through restaurant, wholesale, retail, food-service, and now SCHOOLS! We want to see Kentucky farms succeed and make local products available to everyone. MarketReady Training only costs $25 dollars per person, which includes training materials, a local lunch, and refreshments.

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MarketReady Producer Training Event

The MarketReady crew at UK is preparing for another round of trainings accross Kentucky! We will be hosting a MarketReady Training at Bath County Extension office on March 20th, 2013 from 9 am to 3 pm. If you want to begin the new year by broadening your marketing, business, communication, and sales skills and knowledge then come join us! We want to help you grow your business and reach new markets! MarketReady Training only costs $25 dollars per person, which includes training materials, a local lunch, and refreshments. Start the new year off right by trying to improve your business!

Want to register for MarketReady? Then call or e-mail us!

kevin.heidemann@uky.edu 
OR
(859) 257-7272 Ext. 223


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Economic & Policy Update January 2013 - UK Dept. of Ag. Economics

Want to stay up to date with current events, policies, and economic information? Each month UK posts an Economic & Policy Update online for FREE! See what is new this month by following the link below!

Topics include:

The New Year’s Farm Bill: New Year, Old Problems? – Aleta Botts

KyFarmStart: Beginning Farmer Training Program – Lee Meyer and Jennifer Hunter

Estimated Tax Relief 2012 – Jerry Pierce

KY Association of Food Banks: Specialty Crop Produce Sourcing Project – Tim Woods and Miranda Hileman

CLICK HERE to view the Economic & Policy Update

Around the Table: A Plan for Louisville’s Local Food Economy

This event will feature discussions focused on key issues related to developing a thriving local food economy in Louisville. Learn the results of a Seed Capital KY study that identifies large unmet demand for local food in Louisville from nationally renowned local food consultant, Karen Karp of Karp Resources. Guest speakers will include Mayor Greg Fischer, Wendell Berry, Ag Commissioner James Comer, and Stephen Reily, founder of Seed Capital KY.

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2012 USDA Rural Development Progress Report

Read the 2012 USDA Rural Development Progress Report! USDA Rural Development has invested millions of dollars back into rural communities, and now is your chance to see what they have accomplished!

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NIFTI Webinar - Marketing Support for Incubator Farmers

Are you interested in / already operating beginning farmer training programs? 

The National Incubator Farm Training Initiative (NIFTI) is hosting a webinar on integrating marketing support and cooperative marketing on incubator farms. They will discuss ways for marketing incubator farmers' products, cooperative storage, distribution, marketing infrastructure (food hubs), maintaining product quality, and food safety concerns.

This webinar will take place Wednesday, January 30th (1 pm to 2:30 pm)

Reserve your space by clicking HERE!