Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Approves Funding for Projects

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $2,130,880 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the commonwealth at its monthly board meeting. (Matt Barton, University of Kentucky)

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $2,130,880 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the commonwealth at its monthly board meeting.

“The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board’s attention to a diverse set of projects and programs sets a high standard for Kentucky’s agricultural future,” said Commissioner of Agriculture and board chair Jonathan Shell. “With the board’s focus and the innovative plans from some of Kentucky’s top producers, it’s evident Kentucky agriculture is headed in the right direction.”

County and State Funded Projects

• Chaney’s Dairy Barn was approved for a $250,000 participation loan, in addition to a cost-reimbursement grant in matching multi-county funds with state funds, not to exceed $50,000 in state funds. This project will support the construction of its existing facility. For more information, contact Carl Chaney at chaneyinfo@yahoo.com.

• The Farmstand was approved up to $7,554 in Carroll County funds to construct a storefront for local homegrown products. For more information, contact MaKayla Dates at makaylabates07@icloud.com.

• University of Kentucky, KY Agricultural Leadership Program was approved up to $500,000 in state funds to develop alumni programming and enhance the leadership development for past and future participants. For more information, contact Dr. Will Snell at wsnell@uky.edu.

State Program

Food Safety and Efficiency Incentives Program

Food Safety and Efficiency Incentives Program provides funding for Kentucky farm families, businesses, and processors to increase their efficiency and food safety protocol through sound consultation services.

Three Food Safety and Efficiency Incentives Programs were approved by the board totaling $11,250:

• Hardin ($3,750)
• Jefferson ($3,750)
• Metcalfe ($3,750)

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.

Seven CAIPs were approved by the board in the following counties totaling $1,298,035:

• Bracken ($332,500)
• Breckinridge ($300,000)
• Cumberland ($25,208)*
• Daviess ($82,330)*
• Garrard ($265,000)
• Fayette ($215,000)
• Simpson ($77,997)

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.

A DAR Program was approved in Garrard County totaling $2,500.

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.

Two Shared-Use Equipment Program were approved by the board totaling $25,541:

• Daviess ($13,053)
• Jackson ($12,488)

Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP)

YAIP encourages youth to engage in and explore agricultural opportunities.

Three YAIPs were approved by the board totaling $36,000:

• Bracken ($20,000)
• Carroll ($15,000)
• Kenton ($1,000)

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

*Existing programs receiving additional funding.

— Kentucky Department of Agriculture

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article

1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Addressed

• SDG 1: No Poverty
• SDG 2: Zero Hunger
• 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 17: Partnerships for the Goals

2. Specific Targets Identified

• Target 1.2: By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women, and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions.
• Target 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.
• Target 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.
• Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all.
• Target 11.4: Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.
• Target 12.2: By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
• Target 17.16: Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology, and financial resources.

3. Indicators for Measuring Progress

• Indicator 1.2.1: Proportion of population living below the national poverty line, by sex and age.
• Indicator 2.3.1: Volume of production per labor unit by classes of farming/pastoral/forestry enterprise size.
• Indicator 8.3.1: Proportion of informal employment in non-agriculture employment, by sex.
• Indicator 9.1.1: Proportion of the rural population who live within two kilometers of an all-season road.
• Indicator 11.4.1: Total expenditure (public and private) per capita spent on the preservation, protection, and conservation of all cultural and natural heritage, by type of heritage (cultural, natural, mixed, and World Heritage Centre designation), level of government (national, regional, and local/municipal), type of expenditure (operating expenditure/investment) and type of private funding (donations in kind, private non-profit sector, sponsorship, and public-private partnerships).
• Indicator 12.2.1: Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP.
• Indicator 17.16.1: Number of countries reporting progress in multi-stakeholder development effectiveness monitoring frameworks that support the achievement of the sustainable development goals.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators