Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves over $1.1 million for projects across the commonwealth

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Approves Funding for Agricultural Diversification and Rural Development Projects

County and State Funded Projects

• Goode’s Riverside Creamery LLC was approved up to $71,000 in multi-county funds matched by state funds, with the option to pursue up to $250,000 as a participation loan. This project would support the construction of a creamery with retail space.
• Lincoln County Fiscal Court was approved up to $7,500 in Lincoln County funds to aid in the construction of a new farmers’ market pavilion.
• Dr. Madelyn Orem, DVM, was approved up to $100,000 in multi-county and state funds to purchase a percentage of the Todd County Animal Clinic.
• Pulaski County Board of Education was approved up to $200,000 in Pulaski County funds to construct an agriculture complex building.
• Todd County Animal Clinic PLLC was approved up to $100,000 in multi-county and state funds to aid in purchasing large and food animal equipment.
• 3 Stone Farms LLC was approved up to $30,000 in multi-county funds to aid in the construction of a confinement feeding barn.

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.

The board approved eight CAIPs in the following counties totaling $616,143:

• Boyd ($40,000)
• Breathitt ($75,000)
• Floyd ($79,262)
• Graves ($46,799)
• Jessamine ($100,000)*
• LaRue ($125,000)
• Leslie ($53,481)
• Menifee ($96,601)

Deceased Farm Animal Removal (DAR)

The DAR program serves as a measure to facilitate the coordination of environmentally sound and cost-effective disposal of deceased livestock for Kentucky producers.

The board approved two DAR programs in the following counties totaling $12,000:

• Oldham ($4,500)
• Russell ($7,500)

Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP)

YAIP encourages youth to engage in and explore agricultural opportunities.

One YAIP was approved by the board in Leslie County, totaling $2,000.

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

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 15: Life on Land

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

• 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 11.3: By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated, and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries.
• Target 12.2: By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
• Target 15.9: By 2020, integrate ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies, and accounts.

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

Yes, there are indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets. These include:

• Percentage reduction in poverty rates
• Agricultural productivity and income levels of small-scale food producers
• Number of jobs created in the agricultural sector
• Investment in infrastructure for rural development
• Number of farmers’ markets and agricultural complexes built
• Efficient use of natural resources in agricultural practices
• Inclusion of ecosystem and biodiversity values in local planning and development processes

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Table

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