FRANKFORT, Ky. ā At its monthly board meeting, the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $1,701,171 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth.
County and State Funded Projects
- Adair County Cattlemen’s Association, Inc. was approved $16,000 in Adair County funds to run a Youth Cost Share Program. For more information, contactĀ tbright@uky.edu.
- Green Terrace Market was approved $33,050 in Daviess County funds to purchase refrigeration equipment. For more information, contactĀ Johnkharralson@gmail.com.
- Kenton County Fiscal Court was approved $250,000 in state and Kenton County funds to build a farmersā market pavilion in downtown Independence, Ky. For more information, contact scott.gunning@kentoncounty.org.
- Kentucky Department of Agriculture was approved $210,000 in state funds over a two-year period (2023-2024) to continue to support the Kentucky Grape and Wine Council (KGWC). For more information, contactĀ tyler.madison@ky.gov.
County Programs
County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP)
CAIP provides Kentucky agricultural producers with cost-share assistance on practices to allow them to improve and diversify their current farm operations. CAIP covers a wide variety of agricultural enterprises in its 11 investment areas, including, but not limited to, bees and honey; equine; forage; beef and dairy cattle; goats and sheep; horticulture; poultry; swine; timber and technology, as well as energy efficiency and production; farm infrastructure and water enhancement; marketing; and value-added production.
Nine CAIPs were approved by the board totaling $1,091,696:
- Bath ($284,900)
- Bell ($30,000)
- Boone ($13,507)*
- Madison ($235,000)
- Mason ($66,150)*
- Montgomery ($83,000)
- Owen ($150,000)
- Rowan ($93,639)
- Spencer ($135,500)
Deceased Farm Animal Removal (DAR)
TheĀ Deceased Farm Animal Removal Program serves as a measure to facilitate the coordination of environmentally-sound and cost-effective disposal of deceased livestock for Kentucky producers.
Two DAR programs were approved by the board totaling $18,375:
- Bath ($5,000)
- Mercer ($13,375)
Shared-Use Equipment Program
The Shared-Use Equipment Program assists broad-based community organizations with the purchase of farm equipment. The equipment purchased is made available for producer use in a specific county on a leased basis.
Two Shared-Use Equipment programs were approved by the board totaling $32,050:
- Laurel ($15,300)
- Mercer ($16,750)
Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP)
YAIP encourages youth to engage in and explore agricultural opportunities.
Two YAIPs were approved by the board totaling $50,000:
- Bath ($35,000)
- Mercer ($15,000)
All application periods and deadlines for CAIP and YAIP will be advertised locally.
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