FRANKFORT, Ky. ā The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $1,263,891 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the commonwealth at its monthly board meeting.
County and State Funded Projects
- Avios Cuban Meats, LLLP was approved $155,403 in state funds to purchase equipment for their meat processing facility. For more information, contactĀ Elaisy Gonzalez atĀ alvioscubanmeats@gmail.com.
- Blackacre Conservancy, Inc. was approved $2,785 in Jefferson County funds to build a hoop barn and purchase storage for equipment. For more information, contact Dennis Craig atĀ dennisc@visitblackacre.org.
- Community Farm Alliance, Inc. was approved $621,717 in state funds over a two-year period to continue supporting market and nutrition incentives and increase access to local food for low-income populations. For more information, contact Martin Richards atĀ martin@cfaky.org.
- Daviess CountyĀ Cattleman’sĀ Association was approved $5,775 in Daviess County funds to purchase a Mobile Beef Promotion Trailer. For more information, contact Joan Hayden atĀ haydenfarms14@gmail.com.
- Metcalfe County 4-H Council, Inc. was approved $1,500 in Metcalfe County funds to purchase 25 hams for Metcalfe County 4-H members. For more information, contact Marla Young atĀ marla.young@uky.edu.
State Program
On-Farm Energy Efficiency Incentives Program
TheĀ On-Farm Energy Efficiency IncentivesĀ ProgramĀ provides incentives for Kentucky farm families to increase the energy efficiency of existing equipment or facilities on the farm.
FourĀ On-Farm Energy grants were approved by the board totaling $36,639:
- Adair ($6,189)
- Bell ($10,150)
- Graves ($10,150)
- Jessamine ($10,150)
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.
Four CAIPs were approved by the board totaling $341,072:
- Campbell ($37,685)
- Harlan ($53,387)
- Ohio ($130,000)
- Washington ($120,000)
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.
One DAR program was approved by the board totaling $15,000:
- Shelby ($15,000)
Next Generation Farmer Program (NextGen)
NextGen addresses the growing need for a specialized program that would benefit producers ages 18 to 40 that have been engaged in an agricultural operation for a minimum of three years.
One NextGen program was approved by the board totaling $37,500:
- Washington ($37,500)
Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP)
YAIP encourages youth to engage in and explore agricultural opportunities.
Four YAIPs were approved by the board totaling $46,500:
- Harlan ($2,500)
- Shelby ($10,000)
- Washington ($19,000)
- Wayne ($15,000)*
All application periods and deadlines for CAIP, NextGen, and YAIP will be advertised locally.
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