The Kentucky Center for Agriculture & Rural Development

Kentucky Agribusinesses Receive USDA Grants

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced during the National Summit of Rural America that Four Hills Farm, Foothills Products and Services (Foothills Country Meats), and EQUUS Vineyards, LLC have been selected to receive USDA Value-Added Producer Grants.

The Kentucky Center for Agriculture & Rural Development

(KCARD) is a non-profit 501(c)-3 organization established to facilitate agricultural and rural business development in Kentucky. KCARD provides educational opportunities, technical assistance, and business support services to new and existing agribusinesses.

KCARD Client Spotlight

Evans Orchard & Cider Mill

When Kevan & Jenny Evans began selling vegetables and fruit from the family farm in the late 1990’s, they never imagined they would become leaders in Kentucky’s Agritourism industry.

““I had no desire to work in tobacco on the farm growing up," said Jenny. “That is why I convinced Dad to let me try raising a few vegetables and sell them at the local farmers’ market when I was in High School.”