Take a look at some of the KCARD staff's favorite holiday recipes - such as Logan’s pumpkin roll! And don't forget to give the gift of local this holiday season.
Check out some favorite holiday recipes from the KCARD staff! Remember to also give the gift of local this holiday season.
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.
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!
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.
The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development has two openings: 1) full-time Business Development Assistant/Specialist (designated as either Assistant or Specialist depending on level of experience and expertise) and 2) part-time Administrative Assistant.
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.
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.
We’re hiring! KCARD has two openings for individuals to work with agricultural and rural-based businesses seeking KCARD assistance. These positions will be designated as either Business Development Assistant or Specialist depending on the level of experience and expertise. One of the positions will have an emphasis on helping businesses with marketing needs and will also handle KCARD communications.
We’re hiring! The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development is hiring an individual to lead a new project – the Kentucky Local Food System Expansion Initiative – working with agricultural producers and food businesses to expand market access for Kentucky farmers and enhance buyer access to local food sources.
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.
