Items: Specialty Crops
Kentuckians' Consumer Perceptions of Local Dairy and Other Local Food Options
By Tim Woods | Extension Professor and Camille Stevens | Extension Associate
Published on Aug. 29, 2024
In an era where food choices are abundant, there is a growing trend towards supporting local agriculture. One of the most impactful ways to embrace this movement in Kentucky is by purchasing local dairy products, meat, as well as fruits and vegetables.
Farmers Market Prices: Trends From This Season
Published on Jun. 27, 2024
In a previous Economic and Policy Update article, "Price Dynamics at Kentucky Farmers Markets, 2021-2023
Farmers Market Purchase Frequency
By Azita Varziri | Postdoctoral Scholar,
Brett Wolff | Extension Specialist,
and Tim Woods | Extension Professor
Published on May. 24, 2024
Farmers markets are an anchor to a community's local food system and represent a high profile channel for local food system development in most communities. This study investigates various demographic and behavioral aspects that influence purchasing patterns at farmers' markets.
Price Dynamics at Kentucky Farmers Markets, 2021-2023
By Brett Wolff | Extension Specialist
Published on Feb. 28, 2024
In a previous Economic and Policy Update article, 2023 Kentucky Vegetable & Fr
2023 Kentucky Vegetable & Fruit Input Costs: Changes and Trends
By Emily Spencer | Extension Associate and Tim Woods | Extension Professor
Published on Oct. 30, 2023
Prices for many crop inputs have increased steadily since 2016. This report updates 2023 Kentucky price trends for key vegetable and fruit crop inputs: fuel and fertilizer, labor, plant protection products, and seed.
Summaries of Produce Auction Quantities and Prices Available Soon
By Savannah Columbia | Extension Associate
Published on Jul. 28, 2023
The produce auction is a marketing channel for growers producing fruit and vegetable crops, nursery crops, and ornamentals. There are several produce auctions located throughout Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and other bordering states.
Where to Find Local Agricultural Products Near You!
By Savannah Columbia | Extension Associate
Published on Apr. 28, 2023
May is almost here, which means backyard gardening, trips to agritourism venues, and farmers’ markets are about to be in full swing! The local, fresh fruits and vegetables we have been waiting for all winter are finally readily available to us. But have you ever wondered where to find it?
Valentine’s Day: One of a Flower Grower’s Favorite Holidays
By Savannah Columbia | Extension Associate
Published on Feb. 28, 2023
Valentine’s Day has topped its historical spending record for the second year in a row. Many consumers show love for their partners, family members, and even pets through gift-giving on Valentine’s Day. Popular gift items include candy or chocolate, flowers, greeting cards, jewelry, and/or dinner reservations.
The Center for Crop Diversification: A Resource to Farm Market Vendors and Retail Markets
Published on Nov. 29, 2022
As the Kentucky produce season comes to an end, so does a summer staple: farm market spaces. Throughout Kentucky, there are more than 2,700 vendors who practice direct-to-consumer marketing, giving farm markets and retail stores extensive outreach to our communities. With this outreach comes a need for support for these agri-businesses.
The Auction Market for Kentucky’s Front Porch Staples: Mums and Pumpkins
By Savannah Columbia | Extension Associate
Published on Oct. 31, 2022
The current picture of fall in Kentucky can be painted with harvest underway and horses racing at Keeneland racetrack, while pumpkins and mums fill the front porches of homes across the Commonwealth. Mums and pumpkins are staples of the Autumn season in our state.
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