Aleta Botts, KCARD’s executive director, took some time to answer a few questions about herself and what it’s like being an executive director.
Q&A with Aleta Botts: Getting to Know the Executive Director
Job Opening: Grant Facilitator
The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development is seeking an individual to work with agricultural and rural-based businesses seeking KCARD assistance through KCARD’s Agribusiness Grant Facilitation Program. This is a full-time position, and KCARD employees have flexible scheduling options available.
Job Opening: Client Coordinator/ Project Assistant
The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development is hiring an individual to assist the KCARD team in its work with agricultural and rural-based businesses seeking KCARD services. This position will support KCARD’s work with these businesses and provide the individual with an opportunity to learn business development and advance to other positions.
COVID-related shifts in the Local and Regional Food Systems Markets
We all know that over the course of one long year of COVID-19, our habits have changed. From baking bread to who we break bread with, new norms have been established at a rapid pace. One team of researchers, led by the University of Kentucky, is documenting the innovations and COVID-related shifts in the Local and Regional Food Systems markets. Check out the detailed results from a 5,000-household surveyed in the fall of 2020 here and read some key takeaways and lessons for businesses that we have extracted, below.
KCARD Q&A with Myrisa Christy: Coordinating Work in Eastern Kentucky
Myrisa Christy, KCARD’s project director, took some time to answer a few questions about herself and coordinating work in Eastern Kentucky and with our partners in the Appalachian Region.
Tips for Approaching Restaurant Sales
Have you ever thought about marketing your farm’s local food to restaurants but just don’t know where to start? We have put together a few tips for you to make the sales pitch as seamless and successful as possible.
Tax Season: The Schedule F and Why It Is Important
At KCARD, when we are working through financials for clients, we are often asked “Do I need to file a Schedule F?” or we often ask businesses if they have ever filed a Schedule F.
Q&A with Abby Clas: Looking for Research
Abby Clas, KCARD’s research assistant, took some time to answer a few questions about herself and the assistance she provides to KCARD staff.
Q&A with Mattea Mitchell: Business Development Assistance
Mattea Mitchell, one of KCARD’s business development assistants, took some time to answer a few questions about herself and the assistance she provides.
Highlighting KY Local Food Expansion Initiative
With the Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit starting tomorrow (you can still register here!), we wanted to spotlight KCARD’s Kentucky Local Food System Expansion Initiative. Launched in 2020, the initiative works collaboratively with partners to assist Kentucky local food farmers and buyers in sales and sourcing of local food. Below are some common questions about the Initiative.