News & Updates
NEW! Grower post-harvest handling resources
In collaboration with Dani Zwischenberger of the Kentucky Horticulture Council, we’ve been working on creating post-harvest handling factsheets for growers to reference. These factsheets are one page with a lot of photos and can be displayed as posters for farm crew to reference.
Factsheets are now available on the Center for Crop Diversification’s Produce Food Safety page and linked below:
NEW! Summer 2024 YouTube videos
This 10-minute video covers the Dos and Don’ts of Commercial Tomato Harvest and Storage. It discusses the preparation needed for harvest, how to harvest and sort, as well as post-harvest considerations for tomatoes. It was created to assist commercial produce growers and could also be used for farm crew training. The video is available in English and Spanish at the following links:
Tomato Harvest and Storage video in English:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acRVAC4aCN4
La Cosecha y Almacenamiento Comercial de Tomates (Spanish version of Tomato Harvest and Storage):
Vegetable Alert Listserv for Commercial Growers
Commercial growers can subscribe to the Veggie Alert Listserv. This email mailing list allows growers to receive the most up to date information and notifications from University of Kentucky specialists.
Subscribe at: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCtU7usSqWbyZq6
Veg Crops Extension and Research is now on Instagram
We are just getting started on Instagram, but please follow us and see updates on our projects, events, and programs. @uky_veg_crops
We are looking forward to sharing with you!
2024 SEVEW Vegetable Handbook
The 2024 Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers (SEVEW) Commercial Vegetable Handbook is now available. It is free to download. Visit the following link to download a copy of the handbook: www.vegcrophandbook.com
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Forecasting
To receive alerts on downy mildew moving into your region, visit the Cucurbit Downy Mildew Forecasting System: https://cdm.ipmpipe.org/
This will help you better prepare for potential disease and plan your disease mananagement accordingly.
Website for Grower Meetings in the Region
Here is a link to find the dates and locations of different vegetable grower meetings in our region.
Kentucky Vegetable Crops Extension & Research YouTube channel
In order to help answer some questions that I receive on a recurring basis, we have created a YouTube channel where I will post short video tutorials and presentations on specific topics.
Here's the link:
