Business Development, Financial, KCARD Services, Marketing
Brent Lackey
5 Tips to Strengthen Your Farm Business Plan ...

As the growing season winds down, it’s the perfect time to revisit your business plan. KCARD’s latest post shares five quick ways to strengthen your plan before year-end — from updating goals and finances to preparing for upcoming funding opportunities. Learn how KCARD’s free, confidential assistance and Business Plan Development Guide can help you plan for a successful year ahead.

5 Tips to Strengthen Your Farm Business Plan Before Year-End
Workshop, Grants
Brent Lackey
Growing Your Farm and Food Business: 2025 ...

The first Growing Your Farm and Food Business Workshop in Pulaski County brought farmers and food business owners together for hands-on sessions in planning, funding, and grant writing. There’s still time to take part—join KCARD this fall in Shelby or Graves County to gain new tools, connections, and confidence to grow your business.

Growing Your Farm and Food Business: 2025 Workshop Series
Business Development, Regulatory, Education
Brent Lackey
LLC by Name vs. LLC in Practice: What Farmers ...

Forming an LLC is an important step in protecting your farm or food business—but it’s only the beginning. To truly gain the benefits of limited liability, you need to operate like an LLC in practice. That means keeping finances separate, maintaining records, and following the right business practices. Learn the key differences between having an LLC and running one—and how to make sure your business is protected.

LLC by Name vs. LLC in Practice: What Farmers and Food Businesses Need to Know
Grants, Education, KCARD Services
Brent Lackey
Grant Tips for Farms & Food Businesses: How ...

Applying for a grant for your farm or food business can feel overwhelming. From project planning and budgets to telling your story, there’s a lot to manage. Check out our blog for 5 tips to strengthen your application and see how we can guide you through the process.

Grant Tips for Farms & Food Businesses: How KCARD Can Help You Succeed
Marketing, Education
Brent Lackey
How to Use AI for Your Farm Marketing

AI isn’t just for big tech companies — it’s already part of the tools you use every day. From creating social media posts to understanding your customers, AI can make farm and food marketing faster, easier, and more effective. Here’s how it works and simple ways to get started.

How to Use AI for Your Farm Marketing

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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