Vegetables

Growing Vegetables in Kentucky

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Kentucky's Vegetable Industry
The vegetable industry in Kentucky is undergoing a rapid change.  Vegetable crops acreage has increased nearly 10% annually.. . [more]

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Using High Tunnels to Extend the Growing Season
  Much cheaper than regular greenhouses, high tunnels offer a way for growers to extend their season ... [more]

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Organic Farming in Kentucky
  Today, organic crop production is one of the fastest growing segments of agriculture ... [more]

 

Evaluating the crop

Why Should I Get GAP Certified?
  University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension and the Kentucky Dept. of Agriculture have been pushing hard on training and certification for growers for standardized good agricultural practices ... [more]