Kentucky Ag Development Advocacy - KADA

10/08/2026

Join Kentucky State University for the Martin County Field Day focusing on Livestock & Land Management in Appalachia! This hands-on event is perfect for anyone looking to improve their herd with expert sessions on pasture management, sheep and goat health, and brush control.

When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm EDT

Where: Check in at Reed Rufus Public Library in Lovely, KY

Bonus: Lunch is provided!

Pre-registration is open now. Link in comments!

10/08/2026

10/04/2026

Sadness has descended upon us! This is the LAST MONTH of Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays! We have a spooky and informative lineup of webinars this month!
Starting off strong: Arachnids! fill the spooky box for most people! Learning more about these fascinating creatures might dial down the scary parts.
Next is growing your own Oyster Mushrooms! (At least we know that you can eat these mushrooms more than one time!) Yum!
Spooky Pollinators will charm you to plant flowers to attract them to your garden.
Finally, we are switching holidays altogether and talking about America's favorite winter flower: the poinsettia!
Join us for one or all these webinars by signing up here: http://tinyurl.com/UKhwwOCT26

09/30/2026

We are one week away from our webinar with The Food Connection in partnership with the Organic Association of Kentucky. Join us on October 6 from 12-1:30 PM EST for our webinar, "Beyond Direct Sales: Market Pathways for Diversified Kentucky Farms," to discover new pathways for selling Kentucky-grown products through wholesale and institutional markets. Participants will see real Kentucky examples and gain insight into what it takes to be market-ready.

Registration fees are waived for this event, but registration is required. Register here 👉 https://oak.memberclicks.net/toppmarketingwebinar

09/30/2026

A TIMELY TIP FOR TUESDAY

09/30/2026

🚨 USDA is making an additional $1 BILLION investment in the Regenerative Pilot Program in FY 2027, providing more producers with the opportunity to adopt conservation systems that improve soil health, water quality, and long-term farm resilience.

Producers can now apply for assistance with regenerative practices through their local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Center or visit https://nrcs.usda.gov.

09/30/2026

**Last chance to register! Registration closes today at 5 p.m. EST.**

Join us this Friday for **Fall First Friday: From the Ground Up: Regenerative Farming at Mt. Folly Farm**, featuring **Laura Freeman**, founder of Laura’s Lean Beef and owner of Mt. Folly Farm in Wi******er, Kentucky.

Hear how Laura is continuing a decades-long commitment to rethinking beef production through regenerative agriculture. She’ll share how Mt. Folly Farm is using rotational grazing, silvopasture, diverse plantings, and other practices to improve soil health, support biodiversity, and produce high-quality Kentucky beef.

📅 **Friday, October 2, 2026**
⏰ **7:30 a.m. EST**
📍 **The Food Connection | 440 Hilltop Avenue, Lexington, KY**

Start your Friday with a locally sourced breakfast, networking, and a conversation about the future of farming in Kentucky.

**Register by 5 p.m. today:**
https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ey4djbfKRjGDdhc

09/30/2026