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20 SEPT

Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $2.4 million for projects across the Commonwealth

Funded projects focus on agricultural diversification, rural development


FRANKFORT (Sept. 20, 2024) – The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $2,457,173 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly board meeting.


“The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board’s focus on diversifying our state’s agriculture is a true testament to the strong future the board is helping to create,” said Commissioner of Agriculture and board chair Jonathan Shell. “The grant projects approved today are just some of the building blocks on which that future is being built. Every step forward is a step toward a better tomorrow.”


County and State Funded Projects


  • Logan Premium Meats & Processing LLC was approved up to $500,000 in state funds as a forgivable loan, and $500,000 in the form of a KADF participation loan. This project supports the expansion of its facility to increase the harvest and holding capacity. For more information, contact Chris Milam at Cmilam@hamptonpremiummeats.com.


  • Shelby Veterinary Clinic, PLLC was approved up to $22,840 in Shelby County and state funds as part of the Large and Food Animal Veterinary Incentives Program to purchase an ultrasound machine. For more information, contact Dr. Rocky Oliver at rolivern@gmail.com. 


  • University Of Kentucky Research Foundation was approved up to $176,073 in state funds over a one-year period to support the state's Viticulture and Enology Extension Program. For more information, contact Patsy E. Wilson at patsy.wilson@uky.edu. 


  • Wonderlich Veterinary Services, PLLC was approved up to $15,347 in Shelby County and state funds to purchase ultrasound equipment as part of the Large and Food Animal Veterinary Incentives Program. For more information, contact Holly Wonderlich at ryan.wonderlich@gmail.com. 



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, 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.

 

Nine CAIPs were approved by the board in the following counties totaling $1,165,313: 

  • Ballard ($322,309)
  • Bell ($70,000)
  • Bourbon ($252,000)
  • Breathitt ($75,000)
  • Casey ($250,000)
  • Fulton ($30,205)
  • Lee ($93,000)
  • Marion ($21,384)*
  • Trimble ($51,415)*


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. 


Two DARs were approved by the board in the following counties totaling $17,500.

  • Bourbon ($10,000)
  • Mason ($7,500)


Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP) 

YAIP encourages youth to engage in and explore agricultural opportunities.


Three YAIPs were approved by the board in the following counties totaling $60,100:

  • Bourbon ($40,000)
  • Mercer ($15,000)
  • Spencer ($5,100)


All application periods and deadlines for CAIP and YAIP will be advertised locally. 


*Existing programs receiving additional funding.