Through November 21. At the Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration Farm, 1525 Mills Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601. Kentucky State University’s Small, Limited-Resource/Minority Farmers Conference is a gathering of farmers from Kentucky and the Southern U.S. Kentucky State University has been hosting this conference for over 20 years. This year’s theme is “The Future of the Small Farmer: Innovation to Success in the 21st Century.”
The conference will provide you an opportunity to take advantage of the following:
• Educational Programs
• Tours
• Recognition of the Kentucky Small, Limited-Resource Farmer of the Year
• “Third Thursday Thing”
Tours available:
-Rising Sons Winery: A Kentucky proud vineyard nestled on 45 acres in Lawrenceburg, KY.
-Keeneland: Located in the horse Capital of the world, Keeneland in an internationally renowned racecourse and the Thoroughbred industry’s leading auction house.
-The Kentucky Castle: A distinctive landmark in Central Kentucky, the Kentucky Castle is a boutique hotel and a certified organic farm.
-Dr. Kole Swanser – Risk Management, On campus in CEB. GIS Lab
Accommodations: Capital Plaza Hotel 405 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, KY *This registration will reserve your hotel stay, we will provide a list of guests to the hotel. No need to make a separate reservation. Cost: A registration fee of $50.00 per person will be charged. To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kysu-small-limited-resource-minority-farmer....