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.
In honor of National Farmers Market Week, we’re sharing how Community Farmers Market in Bowling Green grew from six vendors in a parking lot to a thriving, year-round local food hub. Read how their partnership with KCARD has helped fuel their success and helped make fresh, local food more accessible for everyone.
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.
In honor of National Farmers Market Week, we’re sharing how Community Farmers Market in Bowling Green grew from six vendors in a parking lot to a thriving, year-round local food hub. Read how their partnership with KCARD has helped fuel their success and helped make fresh, local food more accessible for everyone.
KCARD works specifically with farmers markets on a wide range of topics, including where to find funding, how to structure the market, and how to think of the farmers market as a business entity. In this post, Terryn Varney, KCARD Business Development Specialist who specializes in farmers market assistance, answers questions about how and when KCARD can help your farmers market.
Happy National Farmers Market Week! This week, we’re celebrating with farmers markets across the state, like Franklin County Farmers Market, and highlighting how KCARD can work with markets on various projects.
This week is National Farmers Market Week, giving us an opportunity to celebrate Kentucky’s farmers markets for boosting the local economy by supporting local producers, providing jobs, improving local nutrition, and much more. So how should you celebrate National Farmers Market Week? Simply visit your local farmers market! There are over 160 farmers markets in the state of Kentucky and over 2,700 farmers market vendors to buy from.
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.
