Agricultural Development Board approves nearly $300,000 for state projects – WBKO
Agricultural Development Board approves nearly $300,000 for state projects WBKO
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Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Approves Funding for Agricultural Diversification and Rural Development Projects
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) – During its monthly board meeting, the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $292,722 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the state.
County and State Funded Projects
- Kentucky Halal Meats, LLC was approved up to $1,350 in state funds for consultation fees as part of the Food Safety and Efficiency Incentives Program.
- Metcalfe County 4-H Council, Incorporated was approved up to $2,063 in Metcalfe County funds to purchase 40 hams for the Metcalfe Co. 4-H members.
STATE PROGRAMS
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, per the release.
Six On-Farm Energy Efficiency Incentives Programs, totaling $53,591, were approved in the following counties:
- Breckenridge: $10,300
- Carlisle: $10,300
- Graves: $5,181
- Ohio: $7,210
- Rockcastle: $10,300
- Union: $10,300
COUNTY PROGRAMS
County Agricultural Incentive 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
- water enhancement
- equine
- forage
- goats and sheep
- horticulture
- poultry
- swine
- bees and honey
- timber and technology
- energy efficiency and production
- marketing
- value-added production.
Two CAIPs, totaling $176,718, were approved by the board in the following counties:
- Floyd: $76,718
- Jessamine: $100,000
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, totaling $12,500, was approved by the board in Hardin County.
Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP)
YAIP encourages youth to engage in and explore agricultural opportunities.
One YAIP, totaling $30,000, was approved by the board in Casey County.
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.
One Shared-Use Equipment Program, totaling $16,500, was approved by the board in Mercer County.
All application periods and deadlines for CAIP and YAIP will be advertised locally.
*Existing programs receiving additional funding.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 1: No Poverty
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 1.5: By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social, and environmental shocks and disasters.
- SDG 2.3: By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists, and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets, and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment.
- SDG 7.2: By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
- SDG 8.3: Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services.
- SDG 9.4: By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities.
- SDG 11.3: By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated, and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries.
- SDG 12.2: By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
- SDG 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning.
- SDG 15.9: By 2020, integrate ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies, and accounts.
- SDG 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Number of agricultural diversification and rural development projects funded
- Amount of funds allocated to consultation fees and purchase of hams
- Number of approved On-Farm Energy Efficiency Incentives Programs
- Total funding approved for On-Farm Energy Efficiency Incentives Programs
- Number of approved County Agricultural Incentive Programs (CAIPs)
- Total funding approved for County Agricultural Incentive Programs (CAIPs)
- Number of approved projects under Deceased Farm Animal Removal (DAR) Program
- Total funding approved for Deceased Farm Animal Removal (DAR) Program
- Number of approved projects under Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP)
- Total funding approved for Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP)
- Number of approved projects under Shared-Use Equipment Program
- Total funding approved for Shared-Use Equipment Program
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 1: No Poverty | SDG 1.5: By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social, and environmental shocks and disasters. | Number of agricultural diversification and rural development projects funded |
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | SDG 2.3: By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists, and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets, and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment. | Amount of funds allocated to consultation fees and purchase of hams |
| SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy | SDG 7.2: By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. | Number of approved On-Farm Energy Efficiency Incentives Programs |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | SDG 8.3: Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services. | Total funding approved for On-Farm Energy Efficiency Incentives Programs |
| SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure | SDG 9.4: By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities. | Number of approved County Agricultural Incentive Programs (CAIPs) |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | SDG 11.3: By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated, and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries. | Total funding approved for County Agricultural Incentive Programs (CAIPs) |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | SDG 12.2: By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources. | Number of approved projects under Deceased Farm Animal Removal (DAR) Program |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | SDG 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning. | Total funding approved for Deceased Farm Animal Removal (DAR) Program |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | SDG 15.9: By 2020, integrate ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies, and accounts. | Number of approved projects under Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP) |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | SDG 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships. | Total funding approved for Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP) |
| Number of approved projects under Shared-Use Equipment Program | ||
| Total funding approved for Shared-Use Equipment Program |
Source: wbko.com
