FRANKFORT, Ky. — At its monthly board meeting, the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $1,138,643 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth.
County and State Funded Projects
- Goode’s Riverside Creamery LLC was approved up to $71,000 in multi-county funds matched by state funds, with the option to pursue up to $250,000 as a participation loan. This project would support the construction of a creamery with retail space.
- Lincoln County Fiscal Court was approved up to $7,500 in Lincoln County funds to aid in the construction of a new farmers’ market pavilion.
- Dr. Madelyn Orem, DVM, was approved up to $100,000 in multi-county and state funds to purchase a percentage of the Todd County Animal Clinic.
- Pulaski County Board of Education was approved up to $200,000 in Pulaski County funds to construct an agriculture complex building.
- Todd County Animal Clinic PLLC was approved up to $100,000 in multi-county and state funds to aid in purchasing large and food animal equipment.
- 3 Stone Farms LLC was approved up to $30,000 in multi-county funds to aid in the construction of a confinement feeding barn.
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, beef and dairy cattle; farm infrastructure, fencing, and water enhancement; equine; forage; goats and sheep; horticulture; poultry; swine; bees and honey; timber and technology, as well as energy efficiency and production; marketing; and value-added production.
The board approved eight CAIPs in the following counties totaling $616,143:
- Boyd ($40,000)
- Breathitt ($75,000)
- Floyd ($79,262)
- Graves ($46,799)
- Jessamine ($100,000)*
- LaRue ($125,000)
- Leslie ($53,481)
- Menifee ($96,601)
Deceased Farm Animal Removal (DAR)
The DAR program serves as a measure to facilitate the coordination of environmentally sound and cost-effective disposal of deceased livestock for Kentucky producers.
The board approved two DAR programs in the following counties totaling $12,000:
- Oldham ($4,500)
- Russell ($7,500)
Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP)
YAIP encourages youth to engage in and explore agricultural opportunities.
One YAIP was approved by the board in Leslie County, totaling $2,000.
All application periods and deadlines for CAIP and YAIP will be advertised locally.
