February 2020
Regional Farmers’ Market Workshop in Wichita Feb. 8
The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) and K-State Research and Extension (KSRE) will host a regional workshop at the Sedgwick County Extension Center 4-H Hall on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. This is one of six regional workshops which are being…
Find out more »Southeast Kansas Specialty Crops Workshop
Registration Workshop Flyer Agenda Mark your calendar for the first annual Southeast Kansas Specialty Crops Workshop scheduled for Saturday February 15, 2020. Both experienced and beginning specialty crop producers from across Kansas are invited to attend. The workshop will cover…
Find out more »April 2020
Xerces Webinar: Pesticides & Pollinators – Understanding the Risk
Apr. 23 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (PDT) Join Sharon Selvaggio, Pesticide Program Specialist with the Xerces Society, for this webinar on pesticides and pollinators. Pesticides are widely used in many landscapes, but can cause harm to pollinators and other…
Find out more »Xerces Webinar: Pesticides – Threats and Solutions
Join Emily May, Pollinator Conservation Specialist in the Pesticide Program at Xerces, for a 90-minute webinar on the risks of insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides to pollinators, and strategies for building healthy landscapes for pollinators. Yards and gardens often receive more…
Find out more »June 2020
Food Safety for Specialty Crop Producers During & Post COVID-19
Photo of High Tunnel in Spring - taken at Juniper Hill Farms (KS)Join KRC for an online event focusing on food safety for specialty crop producers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and beyond. This season is presenting new challenges and…
Find out more »Record Keeping for Specialty Crop Growers
Hosted by Tom Buller with K-State Research and Extension - Douglas County, this program will describe best practices for financial and production record keeping for specialty crop growers. Registration is required to access the webinar. https://ksu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctf-6hrDsqHtNUSnIPK80FFanSzfqQ0WTU
Find out more »Marketing Options for Specialty Crop Farmers During COVID-19 and Beyond
Please join KRC for an online event focusing on marketing options for specialty crop farmers during COVID-19 and beyond. Many farmers have experienced the need to quickly change how and where to market produce this season. From integrating online…
Find out more »Growing Community Resilience: Anti-Racism Community Building
Community call on 6/24 for Growing Community Resilience. This call is an opportunity for community building through anti-racism and food justice work. We will be hosting identity-based break out sessions for focused readings and sharing, followed by a coming together…
Find out more »Recordkeeping for Specialty Crop Growers
Hosted by Tom Buller with K-State Research and Extension - Douglas County, this program will describe best practices for financial and production record keeping for specialty crop growers. Registration is required to access the webinar. https://ksu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctf-6hrDsqHtNUSnIPK80FFanSzfqQ0WTU
Find out more »Navigating COVID-19 Federal Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers
FREE ONLINE EVENT June 25, 2020 – 6:00 -7:15 pm Please join the Kansas Rural Center for a free online event focusing on navigating COVID-19 Federal Assistance for specialty crop growers. The CARES Act has made some options available to…
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