Check out some favorite holiday recipes from the KCARD staff! Remember to also give the gift of local this holiday season.
KCARD Staff Holiday Recipes: Kati's Ginger Sorghum Cookies
Planning for the Future: A Starter Guide to Farm Transition Planning
Farming is a risky business with significant costs, and one of the most expensive mistakes is failing to plan or oversimplifying the transition of the farm. At its core, successful transition planning boils down to clear, honest communication and planning ahead. When communicating across generations, consider addressing key issues early to build mutual understanding and ensure a smoother transition.
Register for Our Growing Your Farm and Food Business Workshops
This fall, KCARD is hosting another round of our funding focused Growing Your Farm and Food Business workshop series. We kicked off this series with the first workshop in Grand Rivers on October 23rd. You can still join us in Springfield on November 13th or in Jackson on November 19th!
Unlock New Opportunities with KCARD's Farm Diversification Workshop
KCARD will be hosting a Planning for Farm Diversification workshop on October 22 in Murray, KY to assist agricultural producers who are transitioning out of dark tobacco and diversifying their farming operations with produce or raising livestock for value-added products. The workshops will provide information on business planning, marketing, produce safety practices, and production resources.
How to Host Workshops on Your Farm
A well-hosted class or workshop can be one of the more profitable (and fun!) ways to engage visitors on your farm and offer agritourism opportunities. However, they can be quite labor-intensive and require lots of planning and thoughtfulness. Check out these tips to get you started!
Business Builder Subawards: Frequently Asked Questions
The recently announced first round of the Business Builder Subawards through the Appalachia Regional Food Business Center is a potential grant opportunity for farm and food businesses.
To help understand the grant, review the FAQs and feel free to contact us at (859) 550-3972 or kcard@kcard.info. We can help you determine if this opportunity is a good fit for you and your business!
Q&A with Terryn Varney, Business Development Specialist: How Does KCARD Work with Farmers Markets?
KCARD works specifically with farmers markets on a wide range of topics, including where to find funding, how to structure the market, and how to think of the farmers market as a business entity. In this post, Terryn Varney, KCARD Business Development Specialist who specializes in farmers market assistance, answers questions about how and when KCARD can help your farmers market.
Engaging Visitors on the Farm with Agritourism
Engaging visitors on your farm through agritourism can transform a simple trip into a memorable experience. As more people seek authentic, hands-on activities, farms have a unique opportunity to diversify their income and connect with visitors by showcasing daily operations, offering interactive tours, and hosting fun, educational events.
Since agritourism is such a growing industry, you may also be wondering how to set yourself apart from everyone else. Here are 5 ways to engage visitors on your farm.
Q&A with Kati Bowman, Marketing and Business Development Specialist: How Can KCARD Help with Marketing?
KCARD helps clients with a variety of services, including business planning, grant facilitation, recordkeeping, and financial development. In addition to those services, KCARD works with clients on developing marketing plans and social media strategies. Kati Bowman, Marketing and Business Development Specialist, answers a few questions about how KCARD can assist you with your marketing.
Starting Right: Early Steps to Take When Starting a Commercial Kitchen
“What do I need for a commercial kitchen?” is a question we often hear at KCARD. Typically, the answer is not a simple one as several factors play into what will be needed for a commercial kitchen to be a useful and efficient endeavor. In this post, we’ve included some of the first steps we discuss with those interested in a commercial kitchen and resources to learn more.