Resources
Resources
UK Cooperative Extension Service
Our mission, simply stated, is to make a difference in the lives of KY citizens through research-based education.
Click HereFarm Credit
Farm Credit supports rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services, today and tomorrow. That's our mission. And we serve every part of agriculture from the smallest operations to the largest – and everything in between. Learn more about who we are and the important mission we fulfill every day.
Click HereUSDA Farm Service Agency
Farm Service Agency's mission is to equitably serve all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective, efficient agricultural programs for all Americans. FSA is also a lending source that helps Beginning Farmers finance their business plan for farm development or other miscellaneous farming needs.
Click HereKentucky Center for Agriculture & Rural Development
The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (KCARD) is a non-profit organization established to facilitate agricultural and rural business development in Kentucky. We provide educational opportunities, technical assistance and business support services to new and existing agribusinesses.
Click HereNational Center for Appropriate Technology
Since 1976 NCAT helps people build resilient communities through local and sustainable solutions that reduce poverty, strengthen self-reliance, and protect natural resources. NCAT is a trusted, practical connector for individuals and businesses who are working to leave our world better than we found it.
Click HereKentucky Women in Agriculture
Our mission is to empower women through education, involvement, and action. Our objectives are to provide and promote educational opportunities, to educate our members on policy, to serve as liaison between members and other entities, and to prepare members for leadership roles in agriculture.
Click HereUSDA/NIFA: Farm Answers
Farm Answers is the USDA-NIFA beginning farmer and rancher (BFRDP) clearinghouse, providing resources to help you get started farming, as well as tools to help more seasoned producers succeed. Farm Answers is the Largest Source of Information for Beginning Farmers
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National Resources Conservation Service provides America's farmers and ranchers with financial and technical assistance to voluntarily put conservation on the ground, not only helping the environment but agricultural operations, too.
Click HereKentucky Department of Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture was created to promote the interests of agriculture and horticulture in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and is governed by Kentucky Revised Statues 246 – 263. The first agricultural government unit in Ky was established in 1817.
Click HereSARE
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) offers farmer-driven, grassroots grants and education programs. Since 1988, SARE grantees have been putting the principles of sustainable agriculture into practice on farms and ranches in every state and island protectorate.
Click HereUSDA: Rural Development
We promote economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks, credit unions and community-managed lending pools. We offer technical assistance and information to help ag producers and cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their operations.
Click HereNational AgrAbility Project
The vision of AgrAbility is to enhance quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities, so that they, their families, and their communities continue to succeed in rural America.
Click HereVeteran's Business Outreach Centers
VBOC Program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling, and resource partner referrals to transitioning military members and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business.
Click HereHomegrown by Heros
We cultivate a new generation of farmers and food leaders, and develop viable employment and meaningful careers through the collaboration of the farming and military communities.
Click HereFarmer Veteran Fellowship Fund
The Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund is a small grant program that provides direct assistance to veterans who are in their beginning years of farming or ranching
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