Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Approves Projects

DIVERSIFYING FARMING …

Funded projects focus on agricultural diversification, rural development

PUBLISHED ON October 26, 2023

FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $3,336,949 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the commonwealth at its monthly board meeting.

“The projects funded by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board continue to push forward diversification efforts across Kentucky’s agriculture pursuits,” said Commissioner of Agriculture and board chair Dr. Ryan Quarles. “This strengthens our agriculture communities, which also means a stronger Kentucky.

County and State Funded Projects

• Adair County Board of Education was approved up to $50,000 in Adair County funds to support the construction of a greenhouse at the Adair County Agriculture Facility. For more information, contact Brittany Smith at brittany.smith@adair.kyschools.us.

• Berea College, Grow Appalachia was approved up to $322,260 in state funds to run the Eastern Kentucky Direct Integrated Grower Support Program (EKY-DIGS). For more information, contact Candace Mullins at mullinsc@berea.edu.

• Gate Keeper Cattle Company was approved up to $8,000 in Union County funds to aid in the purchase of equipment for the mobile meat retail business. For more information, contact John Jenkin at Gatekeepercattleco@gmail.com.

• The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (KCARD), Inc. was approved up to $900,000 in state funds over two years to deliver technical assistance and provide educational opportunities to agricultural and rural businesses. For more information, contact Brent Lackey at blackey@kcard.info.

• Kentucky State University (KSU) was approved up to $1,359,000 in state funds over a two-year period (2024-2025) to aid in continuing its KSU Mini-Grant Program to help producers across the commonwealth. For more information, contact Joni Nelson at joni.nelson@kysu.edu.

• Logan Premium Meats and Processing LLC was approved up to $3,000 in state funds to support the expenses of pursuing a Halal Certification. For more information, contact Chris Milam at Cmilam@hamptonpremiummeats.com.

• Reid’s Orchard was approved up to $10,700 in Daviess County funds to purchase a 5-ton compressor, evaporator, and cooling system for their business. For more information, contact William Reid at bhr117@aol.com.

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.

Nine On-Farm Energy Efficiency Incentives Programs were approved by the board in the following counties totaling $72,759:

• Hancock ($10,150)
• Hancock ($10,150)
• Madison ($10,150)
• Monroe ($3,280)
• Monroe ($10,150)
• Monroe ($10,150)
• Wayne ($3,015)
• Wayne ($5,564)
• Wayne ($10,150)

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.

One Food Safety and Efficiency Incentives Program was approved by the board in Laurel County totaling $3,750.

Large and Food Animal Veterinary Incentives Program

The Large and Food Animal Veterinary Incentives Program provides funding for Kentucky veterinarians to increase service to large and food animals in the state. Applicants may receive up to 75 percent reimbursement for eligible expenditures not to exceed more than $100,000 in state and county funds as a lifetime limit.

Two Large and Food Animal Veterinary Incentives Programs were approved by the board in the following counties totaling $158,145:

• Allen ($60,545)
• Bracken ($97,600)

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

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 1.5: 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.
• 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 9.3: 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.
• Target 11.a: Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.
• Target 12.2: By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
• Target 15.1: By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements.

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

No indicators are mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.

4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

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