FRANKFORT, Ky. — At its monthly board meeting, the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $4,689,347 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth.
County and State Funded Projects
- Auburn University was approved $64,880 in state funds over a two-year period to aid in the recruitment and support of veterinarians in rural Kentucky. For more information, contact Glen Sellers at [email protected].
- Daviess County Conservation District was approved $20,000 in Daviess County funds to aid in the Daviess County Youth Agricultural Production Cost Share Program. For more information, contact Katelyn Cavitt at [email protected].
- Grain Day, Inc. was approved up to $12,000 in Daviess County funds to support the 2024 Ag Expo. For more information, contact Clint Hardy at [email protected].
- Jessamine County FFA Alumni Association, Inc. was approved $15,000 in Jessamine County funds to aid in the youth cost-share program for both SAE and 4-H projects. For more information, contact Carl Waits at [email protected].
- JSW Farm Chop Shop, Inc. was approved up to $1,000,000 in state funds in the form of a participation loan to support the construction and procurement of equipment for beef tripe processing. For more information, contact Jonathan Lett at [email protected].
- Little River Veterinary Clinic, LLC was approved up to $58,724 in state and Trigg County funds, contingent upon the Trigg County Agricultural Development Council’s commitment, to aid in the construction of a large animal handling facility. For more information, contact Dr. Jason Freeman, DVM at [email protected].
- Logan County Conservation District was approved $5,400 in Logan County funds to support the purchase of a shared-use material roller. For more information, contact Wesley Wright at [email protected].
- Meade County Fair, Inc. was approved up to $5,000 in Meade County funds to support the purchase of digital scales. For more information, contact David Pace at [email protected].
- Scott County Fiscal Court was approved up to $250,000 in state and Scott County funds to construct a new farmers’ market pavilion. For more information, contact Joe Pat Covington at [email protected].
- Woodford County Fiscal Court was approved up to $50,000 in Woodford County funds to support the expenses of constructing bleachers for their ag facilities. For more information, contact Jeremy Dotson at [email protected].
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.
Twenty-five CAIPs were approved by the board totaling $2,962,359:
- Anderson ($88,998)
- Campbell ($30,725)*
- Carroll ($142,424)
- Carter ($121,471)
- Clark ($150,000)
- Clinton ($130,199)
- Daviess ($100,000)
- Hancock ($116,008)
- Harrison ($313,861)
- Henderson ($60,095)
- Jessamine ($100,000)
- Marion ($125,000)
- Martin ($65,057)
- McLean ($45,265)
- Meade ($78,440)
- Mercer ($204,419)
- Montgomery ($117,000)*
- Morgan ($191,900)
- Muhlenberg ($46,582)
- Nelson ($116,732)
- Owen ($300,000)*
- Pike ($32,106)
- Trimble ($198,440)
- Union ($50,000)
- Webster ($37,637)
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.
Three DAR programs were approved by the board totaling $34,813:
- Harrison ($7,500)
- Montgomery ($12,313)
- Nelson ($15,000)
Next Generation Farmer Program (NextGen)
NextGen addresses the growing need for a specialized program that would benefit producers ages 18 to 40 engaged in an agricultural operation for at least three years.
Two NextGen programs were approved by the board totaling $55,000:
- Anderson ($30,000)
- Nelson ($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 $51,375:
- Christian ($15,375)
- Hart ($36,000)
Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP)
YAIP encourages youth to engage in and explore agricultural opportunities.
Eight YAIPs were approved by the board totaling $104,796:
- Clark ($40,000)
- Fayette ($6,000)
- Harrison ($5,250)
- Henderson ($6,000)
- McLean ($5,000)
- Ohio ($10,000)
- Trimble ($20,000)
- Webster ($12,546)
All application periods and deadlines for CAIP, NextGen, and YAIP will be advertised locally.
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