Thinking about adding something new to your farm or rural business? Whether it’s agritourism, a value-added product, a farm store, or a new service, a good idea needs more than enthusiasm to succeed. Explore seven key questions to help you evaluate the opportunity, understand what it will take to get started, and decide whether it’s the right next step for your business.
How did the Agribusiness Grant Facilitation Program (AGFP) become one of KCARD's cornerstone services? Learn how KCARD identified a need for grant assistance, launched AGFP in partnership with the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, and continues to help Kentucky farmers and agribusinesses access funding through personalized grant facilitation services.
Value-added dairy businesses play an important role in farm profitability and rural economies, but growth brings new operational challenges. KCARD shares insights from dairy processor evaluations across Kentucky and the Southeast, highlighting common themes and practical opportunities to strengthen efficiency, consistency, and long-term success.
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.
Thinking about adding something new to your farm or rural business? Whether it’s agritourism, a value-added product, a farm store, or a new service, a good idea needs more than enthusiasm to succeed. Explore seven key questions to help you evaluate the opportunity, understand what it will take to get started, and decide whether it’s the right next step for your business.
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.
