Buying Local Produce

Community Supported Agriculture Model Evolving, Growing. News release by Carol Spence. Contact: Tim Woods, 859-257-7270 and  Mark Keating, 859-257-5130

Wildcat Way to Wellness: Kentucky Farms and Foods, FCS3.528 - The health of Kentucky’s families and communities is affected by the well-being of Kentucky farms, and Kentuckians have an important role to play by purchasing locally grown and produced foods. This publication includes an overview of the Commonwealth’s farms and food systems as well as resources to help consumers locate Kentucky foods. 

Canning

Canning for Food Preservation, NEP 211D – Learn to stretch food dollars by preserving home grown foods through canning with this fact sheet.

Home Appliance Information Web page. This is a Web page with appliance information for Extension agents. The site contains information on how to contact appliance manufacturers, related equipment organizations, Extension equipment publications, and general information on appliances, Extension lessons, and questions and answers about appliances. Canning equipment information is also included.

Commercial Horticulture

Kentucky Vegetable Growers' Newsletter is a periodic newsletter for the state's vegetable industry

Fruit

Home Fruit Variety Recommendations-2007.  John Strang, Joe Masabni, R. Terry Jones and Rick Durham.  This information provides a  table  that lists home fruit varieties recommended for Kentucky.

Fertility Guidelines for Home Fruit and Nut Plantings.  John Strang, Joe Masabni and Rick Durham.  This factsheet gives fertility guidelines which are specific for growing home fruit and nuts.

Growing Blackberries and Raspberries in Kentucky. HO-15.  John G. Strang, R. Terry Jones  This publication covers all aspect of growing blackberries and raspberries in Kentucky.

Growing Grapes in Kentucky. ID-126  G.R. Brown, D.E. Wolfe, J. Strang, T. Jones, R. Bessin, and J. Hartman. Publucation includes information on growing grapes in Kentucky.

Growing Highbush Blueberries in Kentucky.  HO-60. John Strang, R. Terry Jones, Joe Masabni, Dwight Wolfe, John Hartman, and Ric Bessin

Growing Peaches in Kentucky.  HO-57.  Joseph G. Masabni and John G. Strang, Horticulture; John R. Hartman, Plant Pathology; Ric Bessin, Entomology

Department of Horticulture.  Link to a variety of information on home fruit and nut production.

General

GardenData.org is an interactive site established to provide a source of reliable and up to date horticulture and gardening information through a knowledge base of commonly asked questions. GardenData.org allows you to search for answers to questions already asked by other gardeners, or to ask new questions

New Crops

New Crop Opportunities Center  The University of Kentucky's New Crop Opportunities Center provides production and marketing information on new crops and value-added versions of current crops.

Crop Profiles.  These crop profiles provide basic information to help growers determine if a particular enterprise might be right for them. This includes information about marketing and market outlook, production considerations, economic considerations, and sources of additional information. They provide only introductory information; growers should seek more in-depth information if they choose to try the crop.

Nuts

Nut Tree Growing in Kentucky.  Joseph G. Masabni, John G. Strang, R. Terry Jones, Horticulture; Ric Bessin, Entomology; John R. Hartman, Plant Pathology

Vegetables

Home Hort Hints is a monthly newsletter with practical information for home gardeners.

Home Vegetable Gardening in Kentucky is a publication which provides information on all aspects of home gardening including intensive gardening, container gardening, mini-gardens, one plot:  three season gardens and organic gardening.

Proper Management Early on Can Lower Disease Risks in Gardens. News release by Katie Pratt. Contact: Kenny Seebold, 859-257-7445, ext. 80721

Raised Beds Gardening, Rain Gardens and Rain Storage Information is a website with information and websites focusing on gardening in raised beds and rain gardens.

Starting Plants from Seed at Home,  HO 56.  J. W. Buxton, R. G. Anderson, M. L. Witt, and S. Bale.  Publication that provides information on germinating and growing vegetable and flower seeds until they are ready to be planted in the garden as a way of saving money.

Organic Manures and Fertilizer for Vegetable Crops,  Brent Rowell and Robert Hadad. Information on advantages and disadvantages on using manure on vegetable crops.

Department of Horticulture.  Link to a variety of information on vegetable  production.

Vegetable Group: Add Variety, NEP 203A- This fact sheet shares ideas on buying vegetable in season and buying the right form for your use.