national farmers market week

Greenup County Farmers Market: Growing with Purpose

Greenup County Farmers Market: Growing with Purpose

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.

Community Farmers Market: Growing Access to Local Food

Community Farmers Market: Growing Access to Local Food

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.

Q&A with Terryn Varney, Business Development Specialist: How Does KCARD Work with Farmers Markets?

Q&A with Terryn Varney, Business Development Specialist: How Does KCARD Work with Farmers Markets?

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.

National Farmers Market Week

National Farmers Market Week

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.