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.
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.
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.
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.
As we celebrate National Farmers Market Week, Greenup County Farmers Market shines as an example of how a small gathering of growers in 2004 has grown into a thriving market under a new pavilion—building community, supporting small businesses, and expanding food access with KCARD’s support.
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.
This fall, KCARD is hosting another round of our funding focused Growing Your Farm and Food Business workshop series. We kicked off this series with the first workshop in Grand Rivers on October 23rd. You can still join us in Springfield on November 13th or in Jackson on November 19th!
KCARD will be hosting a Planning for Farm Diversification workshop on October 22 in Murray, KY to assist agricultural producers who are transitioning out of dark tobacco and diversifying their farming operations with produce or raising livestock for value-added products. The workshops will provide information on business planning, marketing, produce safety practices, and production resources.
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.
