FRANKFORT, Ky. — At its monthly board meeting, the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $2,956,072 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth.
County and State Funded Projects
- City of Morgantown was approved $10,000 in Butler County funds and $240,000 in state funds to support the construction of a new farmers’ market pavilion. For more information, contact Allie Lee at a.lee@morgantownky.gov.
- Hallstead Farms, LLC was approved up to $30,000 in matching county and state funds to aid in the construction of an on-farm retail store. For more information, contact Amanda Hall at amandahall129@gmail.com.
- Kentucky Young Farmer Association was approved up to $21,814 in state funds to support the purchase of equipment for a pilot welding training program. For more information, contact Rachel Wilson at rachel.wilson@kctcs.edu.
- Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub, LLC was approved up to $200,000 in matching county and state funds to support the purchase of equipment to create a large-scale value-added processing program. For more information, contact Birch Bragg at birch@localsfoodhub.com.
- Tri-County Livestock Exchange, Inc. was approved up to $6,640 in Henry County funds to upgrade the existing working facilities. For more information, contact Larry Congleton at congletonlivestock@gmail.com.
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.
Sixteen CAIPs were approved by the board totaling $2,236,597:
- Barren ($280,000)
- Clark ($20,000)*
- Edmonson ($85,000)
- Elliott ($154,982)
- Fulton ($60,000)
- Grayson ($100,000)*
- Greenup ($177,208)
- Laurel ($126,000)
- Lincoln ($247,000)
- Livingston ($51,230)
- Marion ($38,904)*
- Nicholas ($260,785)
- Pendleton ($217,099)
- Perry ($57,593)
- Taylor ($191,144)
- Warren ($169,652)
Deceased Farm Animal Removal (DAR)
The 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.
Five DAR programs were approved by the board totaling $62,500:
- Fayette ($2,500)
- Hart ($15,000)
- Lincoln ($15,000)
- Marion ($15,000)
- Taylor ($15,000)
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.
Five Shared-Use Equipment programs were approved by the board totaling $83,171:
- Barren ($19,425 and $19,425)
- Clark ($25,121)
- Hart ($15,675)
- Marion ($3,525)
Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP)
YAIP encourages youth to engage in and explore agricultural opportunities.
Three YAIPs were approved by the board totaling $65,350:
- Barren ($20,000)
- Taylor ($15,350)
- Warren ($30,000)
All application periods and deadlines for CAIP and YAIP will be advertised locally.
*Existing programs receiving additional funding.
