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Featured
Agricultural Mediation FAQs for Kentucky Farmers
May 14, 2026
Agricultural Mediation FAQs for Kentucky Farmers
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
25 Years of Impact: The People Behind KCARD - Maddie Grider
April 2, 2026
25 Years of Impact: The People Behind KCARD - Maddie Grider
April 2, 2026
April 2, 2026
Expanding Support for Kentucky Agriculture: KCARD Now Offers Certified Mediation Services
March 26, 2026
Expanding Support for Kentucky Agriculture: KCARD Now Offers Certified Mediation Services
March 26, 2026
March 26, 2026
Marketing Basics Series Part 3: Promoting with Purpose—Sales Strategies & Content Ideas
March 17, 2026
Marketing Basics Series Part 3: Promoting with Purpose—Sales Strategies & Content Ideas
March 17, 2026
March 17, 2026
25 Years of Impact: The People Behind KCARD - Kati Bowman
February 20, 2026
25 Years of Impact: The People Behind KCARD - Kati Bowman
February 20, 2026
February 20, 2026
Transition Planning: Taking the First Step
February 19, 2026
Transition Planning: Taking the First Step
February 19, 2026
February 19, 2026
Apply for a Value-Added Dairy Business Evaluation by February 28
February 17, 2026
Apply for a Value-Added Dairy Business Evaluation by February 28
February 17, 2026
February 17, 2026
Marketing Basics Series Part 2: Marketing Channels That Work for Small Farms
January 30, 2026
Marketing Basics Series Part 2: Marketing Channels That Work for Small Farms
January 30, 2026
January 30, 2026
2025 In Review: Serving Kentucky Agriculture
January 23, 2026
2025 In Review: Serving Kentucky Agriculture
January 23, 2026
January 23, 2026
Making Cents Without Pennies: How Businesses Can Adapt to Rounding Changes
December 17, 2025
Making Cents Without Pennies: How Businesses Can Adapt to Rounding Changes
December 17, 2025
December 17, 2025
Marketing Basics Series: What is Marketing, Really?
December 12, 2025
Marketing Basics Series: What is Marketing, Really?
December 12, 2025
December 12, 2025
Kentucky AgriLegacy Solutions Program: Supporting Farm Families in Transition Planning
December 2, 2025
Kentucky AgriLegacy Solutions Program: Supporting Farm Families in Transition Planning
December 2, 2025
December 2, 2025
Brand Refresh: When to Update Your Marketing Plan
November 21, 2025
Brand Refresh: When to Update Your Marketing Plan
November 21, 2025
November 21, 2025
Selling to Schools: What Producers Need to Know
November 7, 2025
Selling to Schools: What Producers Need to Know
November 7, 2025
November 7, 2025
5 Tips to Strengthen Your Farm Business Plan Before Year-End
October 17, 2025
5 Tips to Strengthen Your Farm Business Plan Before Year-End
October 17, 2025
October 17, 2025
Growing Your Farm and Food Business: 2025 Workshop Series
October 8, 2025
Growing Your Farm and Food Business: 2025 Workshop Series
October 8, 2025
October 8, 2025
LLC by Name vs. LLC in Practice: What Farmers and Food Businesses Need to Know
August 28, 2025
LLC by Name vs. LLC in Practice: What Farmers and Food Businesses Need to Know
August 28, 2025
August 28, 2025
Grant Tips for Farms & Food Businesses: How KCARD Can Help You Succeed
August 22, 2025
Grant Tips for Farms & Food Businesses: How KCARD Can Help You Succeed
August 22, 2025
August 22, 2025
How to Use AI for Your Farm Marketing
August 15, 2025
How to Use AI for Your Farm Marketing
August 15, 2025
August 15, 2025
Greenup County Farmers Market: Growing with Purpose
August 8, 2025
Greenup County Farmers Market: Growing with Purpose
August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025
Community Farmers Market: Growing Access to Local Food
August 6, 2025
Community Farmers Market: Growing Access to Local Food
August 6, 2025
August 6, 2025
Bloom with Confidence: Pricing Flowers for Profit
July 30, 2025
Bloom with Confidence: Pricing Flowers for Profit
July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025
Stop Guessing & Start Planning: How KCARD Can Help with Strategic Planning
July 24, 2025
Stop Guessing & Start Planning: How KCARD Can Help with Strategic Planning
July 24, 2025
July 24, 2025
Structuring Your Farm Business: An Overview for Ag Businesses
July 18, 2025
Structuring Your Farm Business: An Overview for Ag Businesses
July 18, 2025
July 18, 2025
Celebrating Dairy Month with Rowlett’s Milkhouse Creamery
July 2, 2025
Celebrating Dairy Month with Rowlett’s Milkhouse Creamery
July 2, 2025
July 2, 2025
Getting Grant-Ready: A Guide for Farmers and Food Businesses
June 18, 2025
Getting Grant-Ready: A Guide for Farmers and Food Businesses
June 18, 2025
June 18, 2025
From Startup to Structure - A Practical Guide to Incorporating Your Small Business
June 11, 2025
From Startup to Structure - A Practical Guide to Incorporating Your Small Business
June 11, 2025
June 11, 2025
From Soil to Sale: E-Commerce Platforms That Power Online Sales
June 4, 2025
From Soil to Sale: E-Commerce Platforms That Power Online Sales
June 4, 2025
June 4, 2025
USDA Local Agriculture Market Program: Overview of Funding Opportunities
May 29, 2025
USDA Local Agriculture Market Program: Overview of Funding Opportunities
May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025
Planning for Profit: The Power of Sales Forecasts and Enterprise Budgets
May 8, 2025
Planning for Profit: The Power of Sales Forecasts and Enterprise Budgets
May 8, 2025
May 8, 2025
Featured
New Requirement for Businesses Registered with the Secretary of State: Beneficial Ownership Information
December 30, 2024
New Requirement for Businesses Registered with the Secretary of State: Beneficial Ownership Information
December 30, 2024
December 30, 2024
KCARD Staff Holiday Recipes: Logan's Pumpkin Roll
December 20, 2024
KCARD Staff Holiday Recipes: Logan's Pumpkin Roll
December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024
KCARD Staff Holiday Recipes: Kati's Ginger Sorghum Cookies
December 19, 2024
KCARD Staff Holiday Recipes: Kati's Ginger Sorghum Cookies
December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024
Planning for the Future: A Starter Guide to Farm Transition Planning
December 13, 2024
Planning for the Future: A Starter Guide to Farm Transition Planning
December 13, 2024
December 13, 2024
Register for Our Growing Your Farm and Food Business Workshops
November 5, 2024
Register for Our Growing Your Farm and Food Business Workshops
November 5, 2024
November 5, 2024
Unlock New Opportunities with KCARD's Farm Diversification Workshop
October 9, 2024
Unlock New Opportunities with KCARD's Farm Diversification Workshop
October 9, 2024
October 9, 2024
How to Host Workshops on Your Farm
September 27, 2024
How to Host Workshops on Your Farm
September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024
Business Builder Subawards: Frequently Asked Questions
September 20, 2024
Business Builder Subawards: Frequently Asked Questions
September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024
Q&A with Terryn Varney, Business Development Specialist: How Does KCARD Work with Farmers Markets?
August 9, 2024
Q&A with Terryn Varney, Business Development Specialist: How Does KCARD Work with Farmers Markets?
August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024
Engaging Visitors on the Farm with Agritourism
July 26, 2024
Engaging Visitors on the Farm with Agritourism
July 26, 2024
July 26, 2024
Q&A with Kati Bowman, Marketing and Business Development Specialist: How Can KCARD Help with Marketing?
June 14, 2024
Q&A with Kati Bowman, Marketing and Business Development Specialist: How Can KCARD Help with Marketing?
June 14, 2024
June 14, 2024
Starting Right: Early Steps to Take When Starting a Commercial Kitchen
June 7, 2024
Starting Right: Early Steps to Take When Starting a Commercial Kitchen
June 7, 2024
June 7, 2024
Developing Your Marketing Playbook
May 30, 2024
Developing Your Marketing Playbook
May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024
Q&A with Kellie Padgett: How Does KCARD Help With Business Planning?
May 22, 2024
Q&A with Kellie Padgett: How Does KCARD Help With Business Planning?
May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024
Beyond Cash: Accepting Alternative Payment Methods
April 12, 2024
Beyond Cash: Accepting Alternative Payment Methods
April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Frequently Asked Questions
March 13, 2024
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Frequently Asked Questions
March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024
Marketing Tools for Beginners
December 28, 2023
Marketing Tools for Beginners
December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023
Central Kentucky Grower's Association: Feeding Eastern Kentucky through the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program
November 28, 2023
Central Kentucky Grower's Association: Feeding Eastern Kentucky through the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program
November 28, 2023
November 28, 2023
7 Tips for Selling at the Farmers' Market
October 26, 2023
7 Tips for Selling at the Farmers' Market
October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023
How and Why to Pay Yourself as the Business Owner
October 13, 2023
How and Why to Pay Yourself as the Business Owner
October 13, 2023
October 13, 2023
Sustainable Harvest Farm: Feeding the Community and Environment
September 27, 2023
Sustainable Harvest Farm: Feeding the Community and Environment
September 27, 2023
September 27, 2023
Community Supported Agriculture: Four Reasons to Consider Joining a CSA
September 22, 2023
Community Supported Agriculture: Four Reasons to Consider Joining a CSA
September 22, 2023
September 22, 2023
Is CSA Right for Your Farm Business?
September 12, 2023
Is CSA Right for Your Farm Business?
September 12, 2023
September 12, 2023
Farm Financing 101: How to Prepare for Getting a Loan
August 25, 2023
Farm Financing 101: How to Prepare for Getting a Loan
August 25, 2023
August 25, 2023
Celebrating National Farmers Market Week with Franklin County Farmers Market
August 10, 2023
Celebrating National Farmers Market Week with Franklin County Farmers Market
August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023
Celebrating Kentucky Cut Flower Month with the Kentucky Flower Market
July 28, 2023
Celebrating Kentucky Cut Flower Month with the Kentucky Flower Market
July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023
Q&A with AgVets Intern Kristen Kalm
June 30, 2023
Q&A with AgVets Intern Kristen Kalm
June 30, 2023
June 30, 2023
Celebrating Dairy Month with Legacy Dairy
June 28, 2023
Celebrating Dairy Month with Legacy Dairy
June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023
Overview of USDA Local Meat Capacity Grant
June 16, 2023
Overview of USDA Local Meat Capacity Grant
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
Featured
Rabbit Processing 101
June 9, 2023
Rabbit Processing 101
June 9, 2023
June 9, 2023
Roaring Shoals Farm: Providing Local Beef from Pasture to Plate
June 1, 2023
Roaring Shoals Farm: Providing Local Beef from Pasture to Plate
June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023
Mapping Kentucky's Local Food System Series: Kentucky's Local Food Industries
May 24, 2023
Mapping Kentucky's Local Food System Series: Kentucky's Local Food Industries
May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023
Mapping Kentucky's Local Food System Series: Local Food Sales in Kentucky
May 12, 2023
Mapping Kentucky's Local Food System Series: Local Food Sales in Kentucky
May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023
Mapping Kentucky's Local Food System Series: Introduction
May 4, 2023
Mapping Kentucky's Local Food System Series: Introduction
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
It's All About the Numbers: Why Financial Projections are Important for Your Business
April 14, 2023
It's All About the Numbers: Why Financial Projections are Important for Your Business
April 14, 2023
April 14, 2023
Behind the Scenes of Applying for Federal Grant Programs
March 31, 2023
Behind the Scenes of Applying for Federal Grant Programs
March 31, 2023
March 31, 2023
Cherry Farms: Beefing up the Family Farm Business
March 24, 2023
Cherry Farms: Beefing up the Family Farm Business
March 24, 2023
March 24, 2023
3 Tips to Make Your Business Plan Stronger
March 15, 2023
3 Tips to Make Your Business Plan Stronger
March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023
Kentucky AgVets Mentorship or Internship
February 9, 2023
Kentucky AgVets Mentorship or Internship
February 9, 2023
February 9, 2023
New Year, New Habits
January 12, 2023
New Year, New Habits
January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023
Cooperative Development Series
December 21, 2022
Cooperative Development Series
December 21, 2022
December 21, 2022
Lackey named KCARD executive director
October 26, 2022
Lackey named KCARD executive director
October 26, 2022
October 26, 2022
National and State Highlights from the USDA 2020 Local Food Marketing Practices Survey
October 13, 2022
National and State Highlights from the USDA 2020 Local Food Marketing Practices Survey
October 13, 2022
October 13, 2022
What Happens to the Family Farm: Succession Planning 101
September 21, 2022
What Happens to the Family Farm: Succession Planning 101
September 21, 2022
September 21, 2022
Buying Directly from  Local Farmers Increases the Farm Share of the Food Dollar
September 1, 2022
Buying Directly from Local Farmers Increases the Farm Share of the Food Dollar
September 1, 2022
September 1, 2022
5 Myths About Crop Insurance
August 24, 2022
5 Myths About Crop Insurance
August 24, 2022
August 24, 2022
Kentucky AgVets at Kentucky State Fair
August 17, 2022
Kentucky AgVets at Kentucky State Fair
August 17, 2022
August 17, 2022
Celebrating Kentucky Grown Cut Flower Month with Eden Roots Flower Farm
July 27, 2022
Celebrating Kentucky Grown Cut Flower Month with Eden Roots Flower Farm
July 27, 2022
July 27, 2022
Bringing the Fun to the Farm: 5 Things to Consider Before Adding Agritourism to Your Operation
July 22, 2022
Bringing the Fun to the Farm: 5 Things to Consider Before Adding Agritourism to Your Operation
July 22, 2022
July 22, 2022
Jericho Farmhouse: Cool off with local ice cream!
July 6, 2022
Jericho Farmhouse: Cool off with local ice cream!
July 6, 2022
July 6, 2022
Choosing an Online Payroll Provider for Your Business
July 1, 2022
Choosing an Online Payroll Provider for Your Business
July 1, 2022
July 1, 2022
Q&A with Specialist Juan Alejo
June 22, 2022
Q&A with Specialist Juan Alejo
June 22, 2022
June 22, 2022
Questions to Consider Before Introducing Value-Added Products
June 16, 2022
Questions to Consider Before Introducing Value-Added Products
June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022
3 Tips to Maximize Your Social Media Presence
June 1, 2022
3 Tips to Maximize Your Social Media Presence
June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022
Patterson's Butcher Shop: Feeding the Local Community
May 26, 2022
Patterson's Butcher Shop: Feeding the Local Community
May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022
7 Tips for Shopping at Your Local Farmers Market
May 18, 2022
7 Tips for Shopping at Your Local Farmers Market
May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022
Reflecting on Two Years of the Kentucky Local Food System Expansion Initiative
May 12, 2022
Reflecting on Two Years of the Kentucky Local Food System Expansion Initiative
May 12, 2022
May 12, 2022
Featured
How Can I Get Free Money? Four Basic Steps of the Grant Application Process
May 4, 2022
How Can I Get Free Money? Four Basic Steps of the Grant Application Process
May 4, 2022
May 4, 2022
Sign Up for the 2022 Kentucky AgVets Mentor Program
April 22, 2022
Sign Up for the 2022 Kentucky AgVets Mentor Program
April 22, 2022
April 22, 2022
Do I Need an Accountant?
April 14, 2022
Do I Need an Accountant?
April 14, 2022
April 14, 2022
Business Development – Three Reasons to Think about Business Planning the Next Rainy Day
April 6, 2022
Business Development – Three Reasons to Think about Business Planning the Next Rainy Day
April 6, 2022
April 6, 2022
Too Many Options: Choice Overload in Your Business
March 30, 2022
Too Many Options: Choice Overload in Your Business
March 30, 2022
March 30, 2022
Local Food Census Maps: Visualizing Local Food Sales Across the State
March 24, 2022
Local Food Census Maps: Visualizing Local Food Sales Across the State
March 24, 2022
March 24, 2022
March 19th: Kentucky AgVets Workshop and Networking Event
March 14, 2022
March 19th: Kentucky AgVets Workshop and Networking Event
March 14, 2022
March 14, 2022
Woodstock Lavender Co.: Turning an Idea Into a Business
March 4, 2022
Woodstock Lavender Co.: Turning an Idea Into a Business
March 4, 2022
March 4, 2022
Hidden Costs of Launching a Value-Added Product
February 16, 2022
Hidden Costs of Launching a Value-Added Product
February 16, 2022
February 16, 2022
Cash is King - Managing Risks Around Cash
November 22, 2021
Cash is King - Managing Risks Around Cash
November 22, 2021
November 22, 2021
Job Openings: Join the KCARD Team
November 19, 2021
Job Openings: Join the KCARD Team
November 19, 2021
November 19, 2021
I Want to Hire People, but I Can’t Find Anyone:  Handling Labor Risk  
November 3, 2021
I Want to Hire People, but I Can’t Find Anyone:  Handling Labor Risk  
November 3, 2021
November 3, 2021
When Does A Cooperative Make Sense?
October 26, 2021
When Does A Cooperative Make Sense?
October 26, 2021
October 26, 2021
Farmer-Owned Cooperative Uses KCARD Services to Launch and Expand to Serve 14 States
October 19, 2021
Farmer-Owned Cooperative Uses KCARD Services to Launch and Expand to Serve 14 States
October 19, 2021
October 19, 2021
KY FARM TO SCHOOL NETWORK LAUNCHES FARM TO SCHOOL CHALLENGE
October 12, 2021
KY FARM TO SCHOOL NETWORK LAUNCHES FARM TO SCHOOL CHALLENGE
October 12, 2021
October 12, 2021
Co-op 101: What is a Cooperative? How can I form a Co-op?
October 6, 2021
Co-op 101: What is a Cooperative? How can I form a Co-op?
October 6, 2021
October 6, 2021
Room to Grow: Kentucky Local Food Purchases Count for Less than 1% of Farm Sales
September 28, 2021
Room to Grow: Kentucky Local Food Purchases Count for Less than 1% of Farm Sales
September 28, 2021
September 28, 2021
Wayne Hunt Reflects on His 20 Years on Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, a Key Partner in KCARD’s 20 Year History
September 22, 2021
Wayne Hunt Reflects on His 20 Years on Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, a Key Partner in KCARD’s 20 Year History
September 22, 2021
September 22, 2021
You decided to start your own business, now what?
August 31, 2021
You decided to start your own business, now what?
August 31, 2021
August 31, 2021
Sharing Your Business Story - Creating a Elevator Speech
August 23, 2021
Sharing Your Business Story - Creating a Elevator Speech
August 23, 2021
August 23, 2021
Recordkeeping Tools for Success
August 17, 2021
Recordkeeping Tools for Success
August 17, 2021
August 17, 2021
 Point of Sale Systems: A Good Fit for Your Business?
August 12, 2021
Point of Sale Systems: A Good Fit for Your Business?
August 12, 2021
August 12, 2021
Q&A with Maddie Grider: Getting To Know The Client Coordinator
August 11, 2021
Q&A with Maddie Grider: Getting To Know The Client Coordinator
August 11, 2021
August 11, 2021
Farmers Market Vendors:  Mid-Season Actions You Can Take to Make Next Year Better
August 4, 2021
Farmers Market Vendors: Mid-Season Actions You Can Take to Make Next Year Better
August 4, 2021
August 4, 2021
What is a Farm Number and Why Do I Need One?
July 27, 2021
What is a Farm Number and Why Do I Need One?
July 27, 2021
July 27, 2021
Client Spotlight: Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese
July 19, 2021
Client Spotlight: Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese
July 19, 2021
July 19, 2021
Kentucky AgVets Steering Committee Spotlight: Chris Chamberlain with Bluegrass Blessings
July 8, 2021
Kentucky AgVets Steering Committee Spotlight: Chris Chamberlain with Bluegrass Blessings
July 8, 2021
July 8, 2021
Sign Up for the Kentucky AgVets Field Day on July 25th
June 29, 2021
Sign Up for the Kentucky AgVets Field Day on July 25th
June 29, 2021
June 29, 2021
When Do You Need a Feasibility Study?
June 23, 2021
When Do You Need a Feasibility Study?
June 23, 2021
June 23, 2021
Client Spotlight: Chaney's Dairy Barn
June 17, 2021
Client Spotlight: Chaney's Dairy Barn
June 17, 2021
June 17, 2021
Featured
Q&A with Aleta Botts: Getting to Know the Executive Director
May 19, 2021
Q&A with Aleta Botts: Getting to Know the Executive Director
May 19, 2021
May 19, 2021
Looking back: How Larry Snell set the trajectory for KCARD's success
May 18, 2021
Looking back: How Larry Snell set the trajectory for KCARD's success
May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021
Job Opening: Grant Facilitator
May 17, 2021
Job Opening: Grant Facilitator
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Job Opening: Client Coordinator/ Project Assistant
May 17, 2021
Job Opening: Client Coordinator/ Project Assistant
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
How To Incorporate A UPC Barcode on Your Farm Products
April 20, 2021
How To Incorporate A UPC Barcode on Your Farm Products
April 20, 2021
April 20, 2021
Kentucky AgVets Partner Spotlight: Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office
April 1, 2021
Kentucky AgVets Partner Spotlight: Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office
April 1, 2021
April 1, 2021
COVID-related shifts in the Local and Regional Food Systems Markets
March 30, 2021
COVID-related shifts in the Local and Regional Food Systems Markets
March 30, 2021
March 30, 2021
KCARD Q&A with Myrisa Christy: Coordinating Work in Eastern Kentucky
March 23, 2021
KCARD Q&A with Myrisa Christy: Coordinating Work in Eastern Kentucky
March 23, 2021
March 23, 2021
Tips for Approaching Restaurant Sales
March 18, 2021
Tips for Approaching Restaurant Sales
March 18, 2021
March 18, 2021
Tax Season:  The Schedule F and Why It Is Important
March 16, 2021
Tax Season: The Schedule F and Why It Is Important
March 16, 2021
March 16, 2021
Q&A with Abby Clas: Looking for Research
March 11, 2021
Q&A with Abby Clas: Looking for Research
March 11, 2021
March 11, 2021
Meat Processing: A Year Later
March 9, 2021
Meat Processing: A Year Later
March 9, 2021
March 9, 2021
Q&A with Mattea Mitchell: Business Development Assistance
March 4, 2021
Q&A with Mattea Mitchell: Business Development Assistance
March 4, 2021
March 4, 2021
Highlighting KY Local Food Expansion Initiative
March 2, 2021
Highlighting KY Local Food Expansion Initiative
March 2, 2021
March 2, 2021
KCARD Q&A with Cara Stewart: Recordkeeping Support
February 25, 2021
KCARD Q&A with Cara Stewart: Recordkeeping Support
February 25, 2021
February 25, 2021
First Look at My Financials – Where Do I Start?
February 23, 2021
First Look at My Financials – Where Do I Start?
February 23, 2021
February 23, 2021
Tips for Building Your Online Sales
February 17, 2021
Tips for Building Your Online Sales
February 17, 2021
February 17, 2021
Employee Performance: How Do You Help Your Employees Succeed? 
February 9, 2021
Employee Performance: How Do You Help Your Employees Succeed? 
February 9, 2021
February 9, 2021
Featured
Keeping Sunk Costs From Sinking Your Decisions
January 26, 2021
Keeping Sunk Costs From Sinking Your Decisions
January 26, 2021
January 26, 2021
Co-op 101: Seven Ways to Improve the Odds of Success
January 21, 2021
Co-op 101: Seven Ways to Improve the Odds of Success
January 21, 2021
January 21, 2021
Kentucky AgVets Mentor Program Set to Begin in March of 2021
January 19, 2021
Kentucky AgVets Mentor Program Set to Begin in March of 2021
January 19, 2021
January 19, 2021
Screening for fit: How to save time when looking for grants
January 14, 2021
Screening for fit: How to save time when looking for grants
January 14, 2021
January 14, 2021
Fear of Missing Out - The Business Version
January 12, 2021
Fear of Missing Out - The Business Version
January 12, 2021
January 12, 2021
KCARD Holiday Recipe Series: Gisela’s Sauerbraten
December 22, 2020
KCARD Holiday Recipe Series: Gisela’s Sauerbraten
December 22, 2020
December 22, 2020
KCARD Holiday Recipe Series: Peppermint Ice
December 17, 2020
KCARD Holiday Recipe Series: Peppermint Ice
December 17, 2020
December 17, 2020
KCARD Holiday Recipe Series: Cranberry Salad
December 8, 2020
KCARD Holiday Recipe Series: Cranberry Salad
December 8, 2020
December 8, 2020
Beginner Farmer Series: Flower Farm
December 3, 2020
Beginner Farmer Series: Flower Farm
December 3, 2020
December 3, 2020
KCARD Holiday Recipe Series: Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins 
December 1, 2020
KCARD Holiday Recipe Series: Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins 
December 1, 2020
December 1, 2020
Aligning Personal and Business Goals for Success
November 19, 2020
Aligning Personal and Business Goals for Success
November 19, 2020
November 19, 2020
KCARD Holiday Recipe Series: Swedish Tea Ring
November 17, 2020
KCARD Holiday Recipe Series: Swedish Tea Ring
November 17, 2020
November 17, 2020
Picking a Recordkeeping System for Your Business
November 12, 2020
Picking a Recordkeeping System for Your Business
November 12, 2020
November 12, 2020
Kentucky Veteran Resources
November 10, 2020
Kentucky Veteran Resources
November 10, 2020
November 10, 2020
Co-op 101: Limited Cooperative Associations 
November 6, 2020
Co-op 101: Limited Cooperative Associations 
November 6, 2020
November 6, 2020
Beginner Farmer Series: Starting a Cattle Farm
November 5, 2020
Beginner Farmer Series: Starting a Cattle Farm
November 5, 2020
November 5, 2020
Direct Marketing Sheep & Goat Webinar Series
October 30, 2020
Direct Marketing Sheep & Goat Webinar Series
October 30, 2020
October 30, 2020
Q&A with Haleigh Young: KCARD and the New Client Process
October 29, 2020
Q&A with Haleigh Young: KCARD and the New Client Process
October 29, 2020
October 29, 2020
Co-op 101: Types and Examples of Cooperatives
October 27, 2020
Co-op 101: Types and Examples of Cooperatives
October 27, 2020
October 27, 2020
Shippaggedon?  Prepare for the Shipping Challenges this Holiday Season
October 26, 2020
Shippaggedon? Prepare for the Shipping Challenges this Holiday Season
October 26, 2020
October 26, 2020
Co-op 101: Who Receives the Profits in a Co-op?
October 23, 2020
Co-op 101: Who Receives the Profits in a Co-op?
October 23, 2020
October 23, 2020
Q&A with Kellie Padgett: AgVets Program
October 21, 2020
Q&A with Kellie Padgett: AgVets Program
October 21, 2020
October 21, 2020
Q&A with Brent Lackey: KCARD Over the Years
October 13, 2020
Q&A with Brent Lackey: KCARD Over the Years
October 13, 2020
October 13, 2020
KCARD Guest Blogger: Farm Service Agency
October 8, 2020
KCARD Guest Blogger: Farm Service Agency
October 8, 2020
October 8, 2020
KCARD Guest Blogger: Kentucky State University
October 7, 2020
KCARD Guest Blogger: Kentucky State University
October 7, 2020
October 7, 2020
Q&A with James: KCARD and the Grant Process
October 1, 2020
Q&A with James: KCARD and the Grant Process
October 1, 2020
October 1, 2020
Kentucky Horticulture Council Guest Blog: Agritourism Preparedness
September 29, 2020
Kentucky Horticulture Council Guest Blog: Agritourism Preparedness
September 29, 2020
September 29, 2020
Kentucky Organizations Receive Grant to Supports Veterans Transitioning into Agricultural Careers
September 24, 2020
Kentucky Organizations Receive Grant to Supports Veterans Transitioning into Agricultural Careers
September 24, 2020
September 24, 2020
KCARD Guest Blogger: US Department of Agriculture Rural Development
September 24, 2020
KCARD Guest Blogger: US Department of Agriculture Rural Development
September 24, 2020
September 24, 2020
Email Marketing 201: Expanding Your Reach with Email
September 22, 2020
Email Marketing 201: Expanding Your Reach with Email
September 22, 2020
September 22, 2020
Featured
KCARD Guest Blogger: Center for Crop Diversification
September 17, 2020
KCARD Guest Blogger: Center for Crop Diversification
September 17, 2020
September 17, 2020
Marketing Series: Customer Retention
September 15, 2020
Marketing Series: Customer Retention
September 15, 2020
September 15, 2020
KCARD Guest Blogger: Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy
September 10, 2020
KCARD Guest Blogger: Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy
September 10, 2020
September 10, 2020
Pivoting Your Marketing During Changing Times
September 8, 2020
Pivoting Your Marketing During Changing Times
September 8, 2020
September 8, 2020
KCARD Q&A with Spencer Guinn
September 3, 2020
KCARD Q&A with Spencer Guinn
September 3, 2020
September 3, 2020
Consumer Trends – Now and Going into Fall
September 1, 2020
Consumer Trends – Now and Going into Fall
September 1, 2020
September 1, 2020
Growing Your Farm and Food Business Webinar Series
August 27, 2020
Growing Your Farm and Food Business Webinar Series
August 27, 2020
August 27, 2020
Finding the Dead Bodies in Financial Statements: What Happens When KCARD Meets CSI
August 25, 2020
Finding the Dead Bodies in Financial Statements: What Happens When KCARD Meets CSI
August 25, 2020
August 25, 2020
Financial Projections: Looking into a More Reliable Crystal Ball to Make Decisions
August 20, 2020
Financial Projections: Looking into a More Reliable Crystal Ball to Make Decisions
August 20, 2020
August 20, 2020
Direct to Consumer Beef Webinar Series Takeaways
August 13, 2020
Direct to Consumer Beef Webinar Series Takeaways
August 13, 2020
August 13, 2020
Labor-to-Sales Ratio: What is it? And why should I care about it?
August 11, 2020
Labor-to-Sales Ratio: What is it? And why should I care about it?
August 11, 2020
August 11, 2020
National Farmers Market Week
August 6, 2020
National Farmers Market Week
August 6, 2020
August 6, 2020
How Much Am I Going to Make?  Developing Revenue Assumptions
August 4, 2020
How Much Am I Going to Make? Developing Revenue Assumptions
August 4, 2020
August 4, 2020
Co-op 101: Who Manages a Co-op?
July 30, 2020
Co-op 101: Who Manages a Co-op?
July 30, 2020
July 30, 2020
Balance Sheets
July 28, 2020
Balance Sheets
July 28, 2020
July 28, 2020
Hashtags 101
July 23, 2020
Hashtags 101
July 23, 2020
July 23, 2020
Cash Flow and Income Statement: How Are They Different and How Do They Work for You?
July 21, 2020
Cash Flow and Income Statement: How Are They Different and How Do They Work for You?
July 21, 2020
July 21, 2020
Top 5 Tips for Direct Marketing Meat
July 14, 2020
Top 5 Tips for Direct Marketing Meat
July 14, 2020
July 14, 2020
Understanding Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
July 9, 2020
Understanding Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
July 9, 2020
July 9, 2020
Q&A with Olivia: Local Food, Increasing Your Markets
July 7, 2020
Q&A with Olivia: Local Food, Increasing Your Markets
July 7, 2020
July 7, 2020
Management Tips for Agribusinesses in the Time of COVID
July 2, 2020
Management Tips for Agribusinesses in the Time of COVID
July 2, 2020
July 2, 2020
Why Do We Obsess about Financial Statements?
June 30, 2020
Why Do We Obsess about Financial Statements?
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
Direct to Consumer Beef Webinar Series
June 25, 2020
Direct to Consumer Beef Webinar Series
June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020
Direct to Consumer Meat Business Resources
June 9, 2020
Direct to Consumer Meat Business Resources
June 9, 2020
June 9, 2020
KCARD’s Local Food Expansion Initiative
May 21, 2020
KCARD’s Local Food Expansion Initiative
May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020
Social Selling – What it means to your online marketing
May 19, 2020
Social Selling – What it means to your online marketing
May 19, 2020
May 19, 2020
Email Marketing 101: What is it? Why it’s Important to Your Business.
May 14, 2020
Email Marketing 101: What is it? Why it’s Important to Your Business.
May 14, 2020
May 14, 2020
Targeting the “New” Home Cook
May 12, 2020
Targeting the “New” Home Cook
May 12, 2020
May 12, 2020
Pricing Meat to Make a Profit
May 7, 2020
Pricing Meat to Make a Profit
May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020
Covid-19 and Your U-Pick Operation
May 5, 2020
Covid-19 and Your U-Pick Operation
May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020
Featured
Would You Like Fries with That?
December 10, 2020
Would You Like Fries with That?
December 10, 2020
December 10, 2020
New Ways to Collaborate
April 30, 2020
New Ways to Collaborate
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2020
Q & A With KCARD: Having Your Meat Processed for the First Time
April 28, 2020
Q & A With KCARD: Having Your Meat Processed for the First Time
April 28, 2020
April 28, 2020
It’s the Little Things that Matter:  Online Communications
April 23, 2020
It’s the Little Things that Matter: Online Communications
April 23, 2020
April 23, 2020
Key Thoughts for Distribution
April 21, 2020
Key Thoughts for Distribution
April 21, 2020
April 21, 2020
New Methods of Accepting Payments Online
April 17, 2020
New Methods of Accepting Payments Online
April 17, 2020
April 17, 2020
Expanding Your Social Media Presence
April 14, 2020
Expanding Your Social Media Presence
April 14, 2020
April 14, 2020
Q&A with KCARD: Turning New Customers into Regulars
April 7, 2020
Q&A with KCARD: Turning New Customers into Regulars
April 7, 2020
April 7, 2020
Q&A with KCARD: Coronavirus Funding
April 3, 2020
Q&A with KCARD: Coronavirus Funding
April 3, 2020
April 3, 2020
Small Business Educational Resources
March 26, 2020
Small Business Educational Resources
March 26, 2020
March 26, 2020
Q&A with KCARD: Covid-19 and Your Farmers Market
March 20, 2020
Q&A with KCARD: Covid-19 and Your Farmers Market
March 20, 2020
March 20, 2020
Q&A with KCARD: What's Up with My Markets?
March 19, 2020
Q&A with KCARD: What's Up with My Markets?
March 19, 2020
March 19, 2020
Q&A with KCARD:  Online Ordering Options
March 18, 2020
Q&A with KCARD: Online Ordering Options
March 18, 2020
March 18, 2020
Q&A with KCARD:  Offering Gift Cards
March 17, 2020
Q&A with KCARD: Offering Gift Cards
March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020
Q&A with KCARD:  Talking to Your Employees
March 16, 2020
Q&A with KCARD: Talking to Your Employees
March 16, 2020
March 16, 2020
Q&A with KCARD:  Managing Cash Flow During a Crisis
March 13, 2020
Q&A with KCARD: Managing Cash Flow During a Crisis
March 13, 2020
March 13, 2020
Coronavirus and the Small Business – What Do You Do?
March 12, 2020
Coronavirus and the Small Business – What Do You Do?
March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020
Dealing with the Crank - Part 2
March 10, 2020
Dealing with the Crank - Part 2
March 10, 2020
March 10, 2020
Do You Have to Collect Sales Tax for Online Sales?
March 5, 2020
Do You Have to Collect Sales Tax for Online Sales?
March 5, 2020
March 5, 2020
Recap of the 4th Annual Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference
March 3, 2020
Recap of the 4th Annual Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference
March 3, 2020
March 3, 2020
Crop Insurance and the Small Farm
February 27, 2020
Crop Insurance and the Small Farm
February 27, 2020
February 27, 2020
Dealing with the Crank
February 25, 2020
Dealing with the Crank
February 25, 2020
February 25, 2020
Do You Really NEED It?
February 18, 2020
Do You Really NEED It?
February 18, 2020
February 18, 2020
Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference coming up February 28-29, 2020 in Morehead, KY
February 17, 2020
Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference coming up February 28-29, 2020 in Morehead, KY
February 17, 2020
February 17, 2020
(Closed) Job Opening: Local Food Project Statewide Coordinator
January 15, 2020
(Closed) Job Opening: Local Food Project Statewide Coordinator
January 15, 2020
January 15, 2020
What is a Cooperative Development Center and why is KCARD one?
October 30, 2019
What is a Cooperative Development Center and why is KCARD one?
October 30, 2019
October 30, 2019
Setting Yourself Up for Success This Holiday Season
October 15, 2019
Setting Yourself Up for Success This Holiday Season
October 15, 2019
October 15, 2019
Co-op 101: When Does a Cooperative Make Sense?
October 10, 2019
Co-op 101: When Does a Cooperative Make Sense?
October 10, 2019
October 10, 2019
Growing Your Farm and Food Business Workshops
October 9, 2019
Growing Your Farm and Food Business Workshops
October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019
5 Free Marketing Tools You Need to Know About
October 8, 2019
5 Free Marketing Tools You Need to Know About
October 8, 2019
October 8, 2019
Featured
VAPG Infographic 2019 FINAL.png
September 12, 2019
Are You Eligible for the USDA Value Added Producer Grant?
September 12, 2019
September 12, 2019
Agritourism 101
August 20, 2019
Agritourism 101
August 20, 2019
August 20, 2019
How Do You Get Hiring Right?
July 23, 2019
How Do You Get Hiring Right?
July 23, 2019
July 23, 2019
On-Farm Water Management Cost-Share, Farm to Fork Grants, and more
July 22, 2019
On-Farm Water Management Cost-Share, Farm to Fork Grants, and more
July 22, 2019
July 22, 2019
Five Ways to Share Your Story
July 17, 2019
Five Ways to Share Your Story
July 17, 2019
July 17, 2019
Co-op 101: How Do Cooperatives Compare to Other Business Structures?
July 12, 2019
Co-op 101: How Do Cooperatives Compare to Other Business Structures?
July 12, 2019
July 12, 2019
Energy Grants and Conservation Cost Shares for Farmers
June 24, 2019
Energy Grants and Conservation Cost Shares for Farmers
June 24, 2019
June 24, 2019
Energy Grants and More
June 10, 2019
Energy Grants and More
June 10, 2019
June 10, 2019
Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program Webinars
May 28, 2019
Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program Webinars
May 28, 2019
May 28, 2019
By Design or By Default?
May 7, 2019
By Design or By Default?
May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019
Community Food Project Grants and Nutrition Incentive Grants OPEN Early!
May 1, 2019
Community Food Project Grants and Nutrition Incentive Grants OPEN Early!
May 1, 2019
May 1, 2019
Every Square Foot
April 23, 2019
Every Square Foot
April 23, 2019
April 23, 2019
Co-op 101: What makes a Cooperative a Cooperative?
April 16, 2019
Co-op 101: What makes a Cooperative a Cooperative?
April 16, 2019
April 16, 2019
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Grants and more
April 15, 2019
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Grants and more
April 15, 2019
April 15, 2019
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April 12, 2019
Energy Grants and Conservation Cost Shares for Farmers
April 12, 2019
April 12, 2019
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March 15, 2019
KY Proud Farm to Fork Grants, Small Scale Farm Grants, and more!
March 15, 2019
March 15, 2019
Looking for a Fall Internship?
March 15, 2019
Looking for a Fall Internship?
March 15, 2019
March 15, 2019
Rural Business Development Grant Due April 30!
February 26, 2019
Rural Business Development Grant Due April 30!
February 26, 2019
February 26, 2019
Rural Energy for America Grants and the new Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP)
February 11, 2019
Rural Energy for America Grants and the new Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP)
February 11, 2019
February 11, 2019
KY Conservation Cost Share and more!
January 14, 2019
KY Conservation Cost Share and more!
January 14, 2019
January 14, 2019
Winter Funding Opportunties
January 9, 2019
Winter Funding Opportunties
January 9, 2019
January 9, 2019
Hiring Your First Employee
January 8, 2019
Hiring Your First Employee
January 8, 2019
January 8, 2019
KY Farm to School: Producer Engagement Mini-Grant
December 10, 2018
KY Farm to School: Producer Engagement Mini-Grant
December 10, 2018
December 10, 2018
Give the Gift of Local
November 28, 2018
Give the Gift of Local
November 28, 2018
November 28, 2018
Internship Opportunity
November 27, 2018
Internship Opportunity
November 27, 2018
November 27, 2018
KCARD Grant Workshop Time is Here Again!
October 5, 2018
KCARD Grant Workshop Time is Here Again!
October 5, 2018
October 5, 2018
Next Level Facebook Marketing – Leveraging Post Boosts, Ads, and Going Live
October 5, 2018
Next Level Facebook Marketing – Leveraging Post Boosts, Ads, and Going Live
October 5, 2018
October 5, 2018
Producing Cosmetic Items in Kentucky
October 5, 2018
Producing Cosmetic Items in Kentucky
October 5, 2018
October 5, 2018
Instagram for Business 101: All About the VISUALS
October 5, 2018
Instagram for Business 101: All About the VISUALS
October 5, 2018
October 5, 2018
New SAM.gov Requirements
October 5, 2018
New SAM.gov Requirements
October 5, 2018
October 5, 2018

About KCARD

The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development is a non-profit organization established to facilitate agricultural and rural businesses in Kentucky. We are supported primarily through grants provided by the USDA Rural Cooperative Development Program and the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board. Additional support is provided through our work with partners around the state and through fees charged for select client services.

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