KCARD has a current job opening for an Administrative Assistant.
To be considered, please send a resume and cover letter to Kellie Padgett via email at kpadgett@kcard.info no later than June 22, 2026. Questions regarding the positions can be submitted to this email address as well.
Learn how agricultural mediation can help Kentucky farmers and agricultural businesses navigate difficult conversations, farm transitions, and other challenges through confidential, neutral, no-cost support available through KCARD’s Kentucky AgriLegacy Solutions Program.
As part of KCARD’s 25th anniversary celebration, we’re highlighting the people behind the work. Maddie Grider shares how her agricultural roots and passion for supporting farmers have shaped her role at KCARD—and why helping Kentucky producers succeed continues to motivate her every day.
KCARD is now a USDA-certified agricultural mediation center, bringing free, confidential mediation services to Kentucky farm families for the first time. This program helps producers navigate challenges such as agricultural loans, farm transition, and succession planning with the support of a neutral third party. Learn how this new resource strengthens support for Kentucky agriculture.
Promotion is about more than visibility—it’s about building relationships and connecting with your customers. This post explores practical marketing strategies for farms and food businesses, including engaging social media content, value-added promotions, and simple planning tools like a monthly content calendar. Learn how consistent, authentic storytelling and thoughtful promotions can help grow your audience and strengthen your brand.
KCARD has a current job opening for an Administrative Assistant.
To be considered, please send a resume and cover letter to Kellie Padgett via email at kpadgett@kcard.info no later than June 22, 2026. Questions regarding the positions can be submitted to this email address as well.
KCARD helps clients with a variety of services, including business planning, grant facilitation, recordkeeping, and financial development. In addition to those services, KCARD works with clients on developing marketing plans and social media strategies. Kati Bowman, Marketing and Business Development Specialist, answers a few questions about how KCARD can assist you with your marketing.
While KCARD is able to provide a variety of services to clients, our staff spends a large percentage of time working with clients on business plans. Here are a few questions with one of our Business Development Specialists, Kellie Padgett.
The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (KCARD) board has announced Brent Lackey has been appointed KCARD's new executive director, effective November 1.
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.
“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.
Maddie Grider, KCARD’s client coordinator and project assistant, took some time to answer a few questions about herself and the assistance she provides.
Aleta Botts, KCARD’s executive director, took some time to answer a few questions about herself and what it’s like being an executive director.
Larry Snell rarely had the opportunity to look back over his ten years as KCARD’s Executive Director while he was serving in that role. He was working too hard at the time to lay the foundation for an organization that would evolve to fit the changing demands of Kentucky agriculture. KCARD recently caught up with Larry, now retired.
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 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.
