Extension

Nursery Products Extension Programming in Agricultural Economics

Horticulture represents a fast-growing segment of our Commonwealth's agriculture industry!

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service helps growers implement research-based production practices, investigate high-value alternative crops, develop sound business plans and explore new marketing options to increase farm profitability.

The University of Kentucky's Crop Diversification & Biofuel Research & Education Center provides production and marketing information on new crops and value-added versions of current crops.

UK Nursery Crops Development Center

Nursery Production Practices

National Budget Database

Interactive Greenhouse Crop Budget

Developing Your Niche

Economic & Marketing Issues: From A Grower's Perspective

US Trade Flows & Marketing Practices

Kentucky Department of Agriculture: Ornamental Horticulture 

Buyer Survey (2004)

The KNLA began in 1926 and now has over 300 member firms. The primary goal as a network of professional nursery growers, landscapers, garden centers and others interested in horticulture, is to provide educational opportunities to members and emphasize consumer awareness.

Tim Woods, Extension Professor, Phone: (859) 257-7270

Sara Williamson, Extension Associate, Phone: (859) 257-7272 x223