Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $2.9 million for projects across the commonwealth

Monthly Board Meeting Approves Funding for Agricultural Projects in Kentucky

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board has approved $2,956,072 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth. The funding will support various initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable development and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

County and State Funded Projects

• The City of Morgantown has been approved $10,000 in Butler County funds and $240,000 in state funds to support the construction of a new farmers’ market pavilion. This project aligns with SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, by promoting economic opportunities for local farmers. For more information, contact Allie Lee at [email protected].
• Hallstead Farms, LLC has been approved up to $30,000 in matching county and state funds to aid in the construction of an on-farm retail store. This project contributes to SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, by promoting local and sustainable food systems. For more information, contact Amanda Hall at [email protected].
• The Kentucky Young Farmer Association has been approved up to $21,814 in state funds to support the purchase of equipment for a pilot welding training program. This initiative contributes to SDG 4: Quality Education, by providing vocational training opportunities for young farmers. For more information, contact Rachel Wilson at [email protected].
• Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub, LLC has been approved up to $200,000 in matching county and state funds to support the purchase of equipment for a large-scale value-added processing program. This project contributes to SDG 2: Zero Hunger, by promoting food security and sustainable agriculture. For more information, contact Birch Bragg at [email protected].
• Tri-County Livestock Exchange, Inc. has been approved up to $6,640 in Henry County funds to upgrade the existing working facilities. This project aligns with SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, by improving agricultural infrastructure. For more information, contact Larry Congleton at [email protected].

County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP)

The County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) provides cost-share assistance to Kentucky agricultural producers for improving and diversifying their farm operations. CAIP covers a wide range of agricultural enterprises, including bees and honey, equine, forage, beef and dairy cattle, goats and sheep, horticulture, poultry, swine, timber and technology, energy efficiency and production, farm infrastructure and water enhancement, marketing, and value-added production. The following sixteen CAIPs have been approved by the board:

1. Barren ($280,000)
2. Clark ($20,000)*
3. Edmonson ($85,000)
4. Elliott ($154,982)
5. Fulton ($60,000)
6. Grayson ($100,000)*
7. Greenup ($177,208)
8. Laurel ($126,000)
9. Lincoln ($247,000)
10. Livingston ($51,230)
11. Marion ($38,904)*
12. Nicholas ($260,785)
13. Pendleton ($217,099)
14. Perry ($57,593)
15. Taylor ($191,144)
16. Warren ($169,652)

Deceased Farm Animal Removal (DAR)

The Deceased Farm Animal Removal (DAR) Program facilitates the environmentally-sound and cost-effective disposal of deceased livestock for Kentucky producers. The following five DAR programs have been approved by the board:

1. Fayette ($2,500)
2. Hart ($15,000)
3. Lincoln ($15,000)
4. Marion ($15,000)
5. Taylor ($15,000)

Shared-Use Equipment Program

The Shared-Use Equipment Program assists community organizations in purchasing farm equipment that can be leased to local producers. The following five Shared-Use Equipment programs have been approved by the board:

1. Barren ($19,425 and $19,425)
2. Clark ($25,121)
3. Hart ($

   SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

   1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

   • 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. 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 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 9.3: Increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises, in particular in developing countries, to financial services, including affordable credit, and their integration into value chains and markets.
   • SDG 11.a: Support positive economic, social, and environmental links between urban, peri-urban, and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.
   • SDG 12.2: By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
   • SDG 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. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

   • Investment amounts approved for agricultural diversification and rural development projects can be used as indicators to measure progress towards SDG 1.5, SDG 2.3, SDG 8.3, SDG 9.3, SDG 11.a, SDG 12.2, and SDG 17.16.
   • The approval of funds for the construction of a new farmers’ market pavilion, on-farm retail store, pilot welding training program, large-scale value-added processing program, and upgrade of existing working facilities can be indicators of progress towards specific targets under the mentioned SDGs.

   Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

   SDGs	Targets	Indicators
   SDG 1: No Poverty	Target 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.	Investment amounts approved for agricultural diversification and rural development projects.
   SDG 2: Zero Hunger	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.	Investment amounts approved for agricultural diversification and rural development projects.
   SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth	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.	Investment amounts approved for agricultural diversification and rural development projects.
   SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure	Target 9.3: Increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises, in particular in developing countries, to financial services, including affordable credit, and their integration into value chains and markets.	Investment amounts approved for agricultural diversification and rural development projects.
   SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities	Target 11.a: Support positive economic, social, and environmental links between urban, peri-urban, and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.	Investment amounts approved for agricultural diversification and rural development projects.
   SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production	Target 12.2: By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.	Investment amounts approved for agricultural diversification and rural development projects.
   SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals	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.	Investment amounts approved for agricultural diversification and rural development projects.

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