A High Tunnel System, commonly called a “hoop house,” is an increasingly popular conservation practice for farmers, and is available with financial assistance through theNatural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS)Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Since the establishment of this programmanyhigh tunnels have been built throughout the state.As these high tunnels are being constructed many producers have questions. It is a new growing system for them and therefore it is imperativet...
Extension offices in District 1 held 2 field days related to apple production for both homeowner and commercial producers. The field days utilized University of Kentucky specialists and agents to intr... Read More
Growing organic or natural produce can be very difficult especially when insects and disease attack. Several farmers in Mason County expressed interest in learning how to grow vegetables using organic... Read More
Produce growers use greenhouses to provide ripe tomatoes to consumers early in the season to capture premium prices in the spring. Also, the structure protects plants from wind and rain, and allows fo... Read More
In our ever increasing efforts to increase agricultural income and find alternative crops, commercial vegetable production always offers many opportunities. Agent has gotten many calls from individual... Read More