Holiday Recipes
Brent Lackey
KCARD Staff Holiday Recipes: Logan's Pumpkin ...

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.

KCARD Staff Holiday Recipes: Logan's Pumpkin Roll
Holiday Recipes
Brent Lackey
KCARD Staff Holiday Recipes: Kati's Ginger ...

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
Transition Planning, Education
Brent Lackey
Planning for the Future: A Starter Guide to ...

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.

Planning for the Future: A Starter Guide to Farm Transition Planning
Agritourism, Marketing, Education, Business Development
Brent Lackey
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!

How to Host Workshops on Your Farm
Farmers Markets, Education, KCARD Services
Brent Lackey
Q&A with Terryn Varney, Business ...

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.

Q&A with Terryn Varney, Business Development Specialist: How Does KCARD Work with Farmers Markets?

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KCARD Guest Blogger: US Department of Agriculture Rural Development

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KCARD Guest Blogger: US Department of Agriculture Rural Development

Over the next couple of weeks, we will be showcasing partners in our Growing Your Farm and Food Business Webinar series. These partners provide funding opportunities to Kentucky’s agricultural producers and agribusinesses. The USDA Rural Development Office is an important partner in KCARD’s work as we apply for funding from their office to continue our work with Kentucky’s producers and rural and agribusinesses but also because they offer a wealth of programs to Kentucky’s rural businesses. In this post, we are learning about the USDA Rural Development and the programs they administer.

Email Marketing 201: Expanding Your Reach with Email

Email Marketing 201: Expanding Your Reach with Email

Today our inboxes are flooded with email marketing campaigns, some feeling spammy, but there is no denying the impact a well-crafted message can have on your customers. Email marketing has one of the best return on investment, for every dollar spent over $40 is returned, on average. In our previous Email Marketing 101 post, we talked about what email marketing is and some quick tips to get started. In this post, we’ve put together a few tips to help you expand your knowledge in email marketing and continue to increase your return.

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Direct to Consumer Meat Business Resources

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Direct to Consumer Meat Business Resources

If you are new to direct meat sales and have just read our blog posts about having your meat processed for the first time and pricing your meat for profit, we’ve pulled together some more resources for you to explore.

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New Methods of Accepting Payments Online

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New Methods of Accepting Payments Online

The name of the game these days is social distance. So how do you accept payments from customers without getting closer than six feet or having to handle cash? Digital wallets are financial accounts that allow users to store funds, make transactions, and track payment histories by computer or phone. Here are some of the most popular options that will allow you to take payments without having to get a credit card reader (and some that connect with Square).

Q&A with KCARD: What's Up with My Markets?

Q&A with KCARD: What's Up with My Markets?

Consumer buying habits are rapidly changing.  Restaurants are only open for carry out and delivery while many schools are implementing meal drop off programs.  No one knows exactly what will happen, but as COVID-19 updates come in, remember the following when it comes to your markets.

Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program Webinars

Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program Webinars

This week we are featuring the USDA Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program Grants. If you're interested in applying, check out the three webinars we have shared! These webinars will give you an inside scoop into crafting your grant proposal and government statistics on local food.

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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