UKCCD-Kentucky Horticulture Council Fellowship

CCD-KHC Abstract The University of Kentucky Center for Crop Diversi?cation team will receive funding from the Kentucky Horticulture Council to pay for an undergraduate fellowship. The CCD Fellow will work with the CCD Team (led by Brett WolF) and engage in a variety of planned extension and research activities including developing publications, collecting price data, attending meetings and other events, and assisting with other research and extension activities. The Fellowship will run from May 15 to August 15. Problem statement/Industry Impact: The horticulture industry in Kentucky is an important and growing part of the agricultural economy. This fellowship will give a student and opportunity to familiarize themselves with the market, technical needs, and extension opportunities with this agricultural community. The industry will bene?t by receiving multiple outputs, publications, and visibility (see items below). Integrating these activities into undergraduate experiences helps to build horticulture allies among future agriculture professionals and allows the industry and producers of the state to interact with the student and university in new ways.