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.
We’re celebrating 25 years of serving Kentucky agriculture by highlighting the people behind KCARD! Kati Bowman, Marketing & Business Development Specialist, has been part of KCARD for over eight years and has seen firsthand how the organization has grown to better serve producers and agribusinesses across the state. Learn more about Kati and her experience with KCARD in this post!
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.
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.
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.
