Farmers in 14 states now benefit from the vision the founders of Kentucky Organic Farm and Feed Inc. had in 2009. From serving just two farms to farms all over the region, Kentucky Organic Farm and Feed Inc. (KOFFI) of Guthrie, Kentucky is the leading organic feed and fertilizer supplier in the area, offering 100% certified organic feed of any type to a wide variety of customers.
KY FARM TO SCHOOL NETWORK LAUNCHES FARM TO SCHOOL CHALLENGE
October is National Farm to School month, and to celebrate, the Kentucky Farm to School Network* is launching a statewide initiative to encourage farm to school activities – The Kentucky Farm to School Challenge!
Co-op 101: What is a Cooperative? How can I form a Co-op?
So, what is a cooperative? A cooperative, or co-op, is an organization owned and controlled by the people who use the products or services the business produces. Cooperatives differ from other forms of businesses because they operate primarily for the benefit of the members. Co-ops, as a business structure, have a few unique advantages.
Room to Grow: Kentucky Local Food Purchases Count for Less than 1% of Farm Sales
KCARD’s Local Food Project Coordinator Olivia Vogel talks broken supply chains and the role of Kentucky farms to meet the needs of Kentuckians in this post.
Wayne Hunt Reflects on His 20 Years on Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, a Key Partner in KCARD’s 20 Year History
“It’s hard to make decisions when you are funding dreams. That’s what we do.” Wayne Hunt has been helping fund dreams through his service on the Kentucky Agriculture Development Board since its inception in July of 2000. Through his service on this board and his work to spread the word about the benefits of producer-owned cooperatives, Wayne has gotten to know the work of the Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (KCARD) well.
You decided to start your own business, now what?
Creating a business plan is an important first step in developing and maintaining a viable business. The business plan lays out a variety of aspects of your business for you, from the official name of your business to who will post on social media and anything in between. Business plans help you communicate your vision for your business in an organized way that can also hold you accountable to the goals you establish.
Sharing Your Business Story - Creating a Elevator Speech
As an agricultural business owner, it’s inevitable that you will be asked the question “what do you do?” by a wide variety of people, such as potential customers, investors, or even competitors. You might be asked at a school event, community gathering, or even while at the grocery store. Having a clear answer to this question can help you make new relationships that will help your business.
Recordkeeping Tools for Success
Keeping records is VITAL to your business. It helps you measure your growth (or decline), see what is costing you the most, and give you an idea of how much money you have at a given time. A business owner must think about how they can best keep records to ensure the system will be useful. In this blog post, KCARD outlines the three different types of recordkeeping systems.
Point of Sale Systems: A Good Fit for Your Business?
Are you wondering if a point of sale system is a good fit for your business? A POS System allows you to maintain sales history, adjust production or buying decisions as well as analyze sales data to figure out how well items on your shelves are selling. Check out this blog post to learn more!
Q&A with Maddie Grider: Getting To Know The Client Coordinator
Maddie Grider, KCARD’s client coordinator and project assistant, took some time to answer a few questions about herself and the assistance she provides.