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KADB approves $1.2M for projects across the commonwealth From Lisa Tolliver Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $1,263,891 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the commonwealth at its monthly board meeting, including $6,189 for On-Farm Energy Efficiency Incentives in Adair County and $1,500 for the Metcalfe County 4-H Council to purchase 25 hams. "The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves projects that will contribute to a pathway for agricultural diversification across the state," said Commissioner of Agriculture and board chair Dr. Ryan Quarles. "Agriculture is still very strong in Kentucky and projects, such as the ones awarded today, will guarantee that continues into the future." County and State Funded Projects
State Program On-Farm Energy Efficiency Incentives Program The On-Farm Energy Efficiency Incentives Program provides incentives for Kentucky farm families to increase the energy efficiency of existing equipment or facilities on the farm. Four On-Farm Energy grants were approved by the board totaling $36,639:
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:
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. One DAR program was approved by the board totaling $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:
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:
All application periods and deadlines for CAIP, NextGen, and YAIP will be advertised locally. *Existing programs receiving additional funding. This story was posted on 2023-02-17 15:34:18
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