Past Events

MarketReady Adv. Topic: Packaging & Labeling

May 3, 2023, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us for the MarketReady Adv. Topic: Packaging & Labeling! Training Information: The MarketReady Adv. Topic: Packaging & Labeling is a follow-up training that takes a deep dive into the Packaging & Labeling business function. Packaging & Labeling are very important parts of your farm business. Labeling displays your products and farm brand, while packaging protects your product.

MarketReady Adv. Topic: Quality Assurance & Food Safety

Apr 26, 2023, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us for the MarketReady Adv. Topic: Quality Assurance & Food Safety! Training Information: The MarketReady Adv. Topic: Quality Assurance & Food Safety is a follow-up training that takes a deep dive into the Quality Assurance & Food Safety business functions. Quality Assurance & Food Safety are very important parts of your farm business. Practicing food safety techniques ensures the quality and shelf-life of your products. Quality assurance techniques can help ensure you are giving the best product to your customers.

MarketReady Adv. Topic: Logistics & Distribution

Apr 19, 2023, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us for the MarketReady Adv. Topic: Logistics & Distribution! Training Information: The MarketReady Adv. Topic: Logistics & Distribution is a follow-up training that takes a deep dive into the logistics & distribution business functions. Logistics and distribution channels are all about how your product gets from the farm to a consumer's plate -- and we want to help make this easy as possible for you!

MarketReady Adv. Topic: Risk, Contracts, & Insurance

Apr 12, 2023, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us for the MarketReady Adv. Topic: Risk, Contracts, & Insurance! Training Information: The MarketReady Adv. Topic: Risk, Contracts, & Markets is a follow-up training that takes a deep dive into the insurance and risk management business functions. Managing risk, securing contracts, and exploring markets are very important parts of operating and maintaining your farm business.

MarketReady Adv. Topic: Marketing

Apr 5, 2023, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us for the MarketReady Adv. Topic: Marketing! Training Information: The MarketReady Adv. Topic: Marketing is a follow-up training that takes a deep dive into the marketing business function. Marketing is a key part of your farm business. Marketing helps consumers become aware of your product and recognize your brand.

Digital Marketing

Mar 31, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join us for the Digital Marketing Virtual Training! Training Information: This training is for producers seeking to develop skills in digital marketing. It will be hosted by UKY's MarketReady team with guest speakers Sarah Cornelisee from Penn State and Amanda Kelly from Southeast Kentucky Economic Development. This training will be from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST. RSVP below! Date & Time: Friday, March 31st @ 11:00 AM EST.

MarketReady Producer Training: Session 2

Mar 24, 2023, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us for the MarketReady Producer Training: Session 2!

MarketReady Producer Training: Session 1

Mar 20, 2023, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us for the MarketReady Producer Training: Session 1!

So You Want To ... Make Sausage

Mar 9, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Training Information: Please join us on March 9th for a virtual office hour discussing sausage! The University of Kentucky's Food Systems Innovation Center is hosting a virtual Q&A session on sausage 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! Date & Time: Thursday, March 9th at 12 PM EST.

Virtual Office Hours: Sensory Testing & Evaluation

Jan 26, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Training Information: Hosted by Dr. Melissa Morgan, the FSIC sensory evaluation services can help clients to determine consumer acceptance of a product, identify potential flavor, visual, and other issues, and provide descriptive feedback. Date & Time: Thursday, January 26th at 12 PM EST. Location: This training will take place virtually via Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed out with your registration confirmation.