Our Mission

Our mission is to discover new knowledge, develop and evaluate new technologies and appropriate use of environmental resources for horticultural crop production and utilization, and deliver information to horticultural clientele for improving the quality of life in Kentucky, the United States, and the world.

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Department of Horticulture

N-318 Ag Sciences Center University of Kentucky Lexington, KY 40546-0091

859-257-2909

Fax (Lexington): 859-257-2859
(Princeton): 270-365-2667

For questions about home gardening, landscaping or commercial horticulture production, please contact your county extension agent. Click here, then click on your county either on the map or from the list of counties below it. For general undergraduate student information, contact Dr. Rick Durham at (859) 257-3249, or rdurham@uky.edu. For undergraduate student information regarding the Sustainable Agriculture program, contact Dr. Krista Jacobsen at (859) 257-3921, or krista.jacobsen@uky.edu. For graduate student information, contact Dr. Mark Williams at (859) 257-1758, or mark.williams@uky.edu.

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Calendar

Blackberry Field Day

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Garrett Farms, 3800 Hardmoney Road, Paducah, KY 42003. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Central Time with the educational program starting at 10 a.m. Go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blackberry-production-field-day-tickets-407...

Integrated Pest Management Field Day

Thursday, October 13, 2022

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eastern Time. In-person at the University of Kentucky Horticulture Research Farm, Lexington, or online via Zoom. Join University of Kentucky Extension Vegetable Specialists to learn about ongoing research and how the information gained from these projects can be applied to your operation. To register, go to https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bgbzgTdqjoLGEho. Directions for in-person participation or Zoom link for virtual option will be provided once registration is complete.

Christmas Tree 101 Webinar

Thursday, October 27, 2022

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eastern Time. Brought to you by the KY Horticulture Council. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-trees-101-tickets-403255717707.