Upcoming Meetings

July 15, 2010

Kentucky State University Sustainable Farms and Families Field Day

  • KSU Research Farm and Center for the Sustainability of Farms and
    Families, Frankfort, KY.

  • To date, there are 70 presentations, numerous demonstrations, and displays covering agriculture, apiculture (bee-keeping), aquaculture,
    home and commercial horticulture, youth educational programs, Family and Consumer Science programs, and health screenings.

  • Registration opens at 9 a.m. (no charge), the workshops commence at 10 a.m. and continue through 5:45 p.m.

  • The Plenary Session, 12 noon – 1:45 p.m., includes the welcomes, presentations by Mr. James Hill (Southern SARE), Mr. William “Bill”
    Buchanan (USDA-Risk Management Agency), Dr. Jill Auburn (Invited, USDA REE program), song and dance by the KSU International students from Central America, samples of their native foods, and lunch.

  • For directions and more information visit http://organic.kysu.edu/index.shtml or contact Marion Simon (marion.simon@kysu.edu) or John Strang 859-257-5685 office; 859-396-9311 mobile; email: jstrang@uky.edu

July 22, 2010

Horticultural Research Farm Twilight Tour

  • 4320 Emmert Farm Lane, Lexington, KY, 40514
    5:00 p.m. until dark.

  • The U.K. Horticuture Department will host a twilight tour featuring current research and extension activities at the Horticultural Research Farm.

  • Participants will have an opportunity to take several of the four tours: fruit, vegetable, ornamental/floriculture and sustainable agriculture. Concurrent tours will be repeated two to three times until dark. Speakers will remain at their stops to discuss their work in more
    detail with tour participants between wagon stops.

  • Tours will start at the research center parking lot. Cold drinks
    and specialty melons will be provided for participants.

  • The U.K. Horticultural Research Farm is located on the south side of Lexington approximately one block west of the intersection of Man O’War Boulevard and Nicholasville Road (U.S. 27). The entrance to the farm (Emmert Farm Lane) is off of Man O’War Boulevard at
    the traffic light opposite the entrance to the Lowe’s and Walmart.

  • Questions? Contact: Pam Compton phone: 859- 257-2909,
    e-mail: pscomp1@uky.edu or John Strang 859-257-5685 office; 859-396-9311 mobile; email: jstrang@uky.edu

July 25, 2010

2010 Annual Kentucky Vineyard Society Field Day

  • Talon Winery and Vineyards, 7086 Tates Creek Rd., Lexington, KY 40515; 859-971-3214.

  • Our guest speaker this year is Dr. Sara Spayd, Extension Viticulturist and Professor of Horticultural Science at North
    Carolina State University.

  • The field day focus is fertilization, vine vigor and weed management but presentations will cover other grape growing topics as well.

  • Vendors will also be there to display and demonstrate essential
    vineyard equipment and supplies.

  • We will conclude the evening with a great dinner and of course some superb Kentucky wine! Everyone is welcome.

  • Program details and registration form

  • Questions? Contact Patsy Wilson phone: 859-257-2909
    email: patsy.wilson@uky.edu or John Strang 859-257-5685 office; 859-396-9311 mobile; email: jstrang@uky.edu

August 19-21, 2010

North American Fruit Explorer’s (NAFEX) Annual Meeting

September 2, 2010

Robinson Center All Commodities Field Day

September 16, 2010

Pawpaws and Sweet Sorghum

  • KSU Research Farm, Frankfort, KY.

  • Contact John Strang 859-257-5685 office; 859-396-9311 mobile; email: jstrang@uky.edu

 

January 3-4, 2011

Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference

  • Embassy Suites Hotel, 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY

  • Contact John Strang 859-257-5685 office; 859-396-9311 mobile; email: jstrang@uky.edu or Tim Coolong 859-257-3374 office or 859-421-5973 mobile; email: tcool2@uky.edu