FRANKFORT, Ky. ā The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $4,551,159 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the commonwealth at its monthly board meeting.
State and County Funded Projects
- Caliente Therapy, LLC was approved up to $88,250 in county funds to build an equine rehabilitation facility barn and purchase needed equipment.Ā For more information, contact Jordan Berry atĀ [email protected].
- Johnson’s Custom Meats, LLC was approved $12,184 in Breathitt County funds to purchase meat processing equipment to replace equipment lost by recent flooding. For more information, contact Michael Johnson atĀ [email protected].
- Paris Independent Schools was approved $25,000 in Bourbon County funds to construct a greenhouse for the agricultural department. For more information, contact Shane Norris atĀ [email protected].
- Poso Creek Family Dairy, LLC was approved $2,500,000 in state funds in the form of a participation loan to support the establishment of a 5,000-cow dairy farm in Fulton County. For more information, contact Rayme Mackinson atĀ [email protected].
- Pulaski County Farm Bureau, Inc. was approved $2,512 in Pulaski County funds to purchase a grain rescue extraction kit. For more information, contact Delana Harris atĀ [email protected].
- Robert W. Brown was approved up to $250,000 in state funds to build a USDA meat processing facility in Graves County. For more information, contact Robert W. Brown atĀ [email protected].
- University of Kentucky Research Foundation was approved up to $400,543 in state funds to fund three full-time value chain coordinators for two years. For more information, contact Dr. Ashton Wright at [email protected].
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.
Four On-Farm Energy Efficiency Incentives Programs were approved by the board totaling $40,525:
- Barren ($10,150)
- Daviess ($10,150)
- Graves ($10,075)
- Owsley ($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.
Six CAIPs were approved by the board totaling $1,132,220:
- Bullitt ($94,220)
- Hardin ($120,000)
- Jessamine ($90,000) *
- Scott ($305,000)
- Shelby ($350,000)
- Wolfe ($173,000)
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.
Two DAR programs were approved by the board totaling $21,000:
- Scott ($15,000)
- Spencer ($6,000)
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.
Two NextGen programs were approved by the board totaling $55,000:
- Hardin ($30,000)
- Scott ($25,000)
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.
Two Shared-Use Equipment programs were approved by the board totaling $13,925:
- Clark ($4,425)
- Washington ($9,500)
Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP)
YAIP encourages youth to engage in and explore agricultural opportunities.
One YAIP was approved by the board totaling $10,000:
- Hardin ($10,000)
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