Past Events

MarketReady Producer Training: Boone County

Oct 3, 2024, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Training Information: The MarketReady Producer Training Program is an educational program for farmers and producers, processors, county extension agents, or anyone interested in selling their farm products (fresh produce, value-added items, etc.) to restaurants, grocery stores, schools, and/or wholesale distributors.

MarketReady Buyer Tour: Lexington

Jun 26, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Tour Information: During the tour, we will visit 4 local food buyers in the Lexington area to see what happens behind the back doors! The schedule is almost ready to be released; however, it will include a restaurant, a grocery/retail market, and a farm-to-school buyer.

MarketReady Producer Training: Louisville

May 8, 2024, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

MarketReady Producer Training: Central Kentucky

May 2, 2024, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

MarketReady Buyer Tour: Louisville

Oct 12, 2023, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Join us for the MarketReady Buyer Tour in Louisville, KY! Tour Information: During the tour, we will visit 3 or 4 buyers in the Louisville area to see what happens behind the back doors! The buyers are to-be-determined; however, they will include a restaurant, a grocery/retail market, and a farm-to-school buyer.

MarketReady Small Ruminant Producer Training

Sep 7, 2023, 12:00 PM

Join us for the MarketReady Small Ruminant Producer Training! Training Information: This training is being recorded and will be emailed to participants who register below. The MarketReady Producer Training Program is a free (when held virtually), educational program for farmers and producers, processors, county extension agents, and anyone interested in expanding their business and products into wholesale, retail, and restaurant markets.

MarketReady Buyer Tour: Lexington

Aug 3, 2023, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Join us for the MarketReady Buyer Tour in Lexington, KY! Tour Information: During the tour, we will visit 3 or 4 buyers in the Lexington area to see what happens behind the back doors! The buyers are to-be-determined; however, they will include a restaurant, a grocery/retail market, and a farm-to-school buyer.

MarketReady Buyer Tour: Bowling Green

May 25, 2023, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Join us for the MarketReady Buyer Tour in Bowling Green, KY! Tour Information: During the tour, we will visit 3 or 4 buyers in the Bowling Green area to see what happens behind the back doors! The buyers are to-be-determined; however, they will include a restaurant, a grocery/retail market, and a farm-to-school buyer.

MarketReady Dairy Producer Training

May 16, 2023, 11:30 AM – Jun 29, 2023, 1:00 PM

Join us for our MarketReady Dairy Producer training and advanced topic sessions! Training Information: The core MarketReady session aims to educate producers interested in expanding their business and products into wholesale, retail, and restaurant markets.

So You Want To ... Make BBQ!

May 4, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Join us for the So You Want To ... Make BBQ Virtual Training! Training Information: Please join us on May 4th for a virtual office hour discussing BBQ! The University of Kentucky's Food Systems Innovation Center is hosting a virtual Q&A session on BBQ production and processing in Kentucky. We want to hear from you, the producer, on any questions or comments you may have. Hosted by Dr. Gregg Rentfrow! This training will be from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST. RSVP below!