A primary goal of the Grain & Forage Center of Excellence is to help Kentucky farmers feed the world sustainably, protect the environment, expand the Kentucky economy and pass their farms to the next generation.
Read MoreEstablished in 1925 the West Kentucky Substation at Princeton has functioned as a center of agricultural activities in western Kentucky. Great advancements have been made in Kentucky's leading industry, Agriculture, with considerable progress being made in improving utilization and conservation of resources, increasing yields of crops and livestock, better management of capital and labor, expanding markets, and finding solutions for problems facing rural people and communities.
Read MoreThe University of Kentucky’s Division of Regulatory Services administers four state laws pertaining to the regulation and quality of animal feed, fertilizer, seed and raw milk; these laws ensure that Kentucky consumers have access to superior agricultural products.
Read MoreThe mission of the Kentucky Tobacco Research and Development Center (KTRDC) is to utilize plant-based technologies to benefit Kentucky agriculture.
Read MoreThe Center for Crop Diversification is a regional effort at the University of Kentucky to offer resources for specialty crop producers in the southeast and midwest United States. They offer price reports for farmers’ markets and produce auctions, publications on a wide variety of marketing channels and crops, budgets for small- and large-scale operations, and much more.
Read MoreThe Food Connection exists to serve farmers, food producers, students, and consumers through creative strategies for a vibrant, healthy, sustainable food economy.
Read MoreMarketReady helps farm suppliers manage food safety, insurance, product quality, traceability risks, and much more so they will succeed in today's markets and keep farming.
Read MoreThe Food Systems Innovation Center (FSIC) was created to assist processors, producers and entrepreneurs to maximize their market capabilities by having access to UK's technical and business expertise.
Read MoreKALP is an intensive two year program designed for young agricultural producers and agribusiness individuals who want to further develop their leadership skills.
Read MoreCEDIK offers a suite of services for community and industry stakeholders needing research-based information. Our experienced research team is proficient with several proprietary data sources, methods of analysis, and GIS mapping capabilities.
Read MoreThe Kentucky Farm Business Management (KFBM) Program provides a financial records-based information system to assist Kentucky farmers in best utilizing their resources to accomplish their goals and objectives.
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