January 2024 Edition

Agriculture & Natural Resources
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The Agricultural Development Council approved $77,997.08 from the Simpson County Phase I Agricultural Development Fund for the CAIP which will be administered by the Simpson County Soil Conservation District.  The County Agricultural Investment Program is designed to provide farmers with incentives to allow them to improve and to diversify their current production practices. 

 

This is a cost-share program that covers a wide variety of agricultural enterprises in its 11 investment areas. The application amounts will be prorated based on the number of approved applicants. The investment areas include:  Agricultural Diversification, Large Animal (beef, dairy, equine), Small Animal (goat, sheep, bee, rabbit), Farm Infrastructure, Fencing & On-Farm Water, Forage & Grain Improvement, Innovative Agricultural Systems, On-Farm Energy, Poultry & Other Fowl, Agri-Tech & Leadership Development and Value-Added Marketing.  A producer is defined by the use of Social Security Number and Farm Serial Number.  Tax Identification Number is no longer acceptable.

Application packets will be available February 29 - March 22, 2024 at the Simpson County Conservation District located at 1300 Bluegrass Rd, Suite B., and the Simpson County Extension Office located at 300 N. Main St.  Complete guidelines/application packets for the program in Simpson County can be obtained from Michelle Estes at (270) 850-3122 or sccd2015@yahoo.com, or Jason Phillips at (270) 586-4484 or jason.phillips1@uky.edu.  You may also review the guidelines online at the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. An appointment may be necessary.

 An informational meeting will be held at the Ag Building in the Jim Roberts Community Park on Thursday, February 29^th at 6 pm. While not mandatory, it is highly encouraged that participants attend this meeting due to a number of changes in the program.  Participation in CAIP requires the applicant to complete a minimum of  one(1) educational component. Further details are at the bottom of page 12.

 

Deadline for CAIP 2024 application packets is March 22, 2024 to the Simpson County Conservation District Office (only) located at 1300 Bluegrass Rd., Suite B, Franklin, Kentucky. Black drop box is available for drop off outside of the USDA door.