Ky. Agricultural Development Board Approves More Than $800,000
Ky. Agricultural Development Board Approves More Than $800000 Morning Ag Clips -
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Funded projects focus on agricultural diversification, rural development
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- No Poverty
- Zero Hunger
- Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Responsible Consumption and Production
- Climate Action
- Life Below Water
- Life on Land
- Partnerships for the Goals
Funded projects focus on agricultural diversification, rural development
The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $812,040 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the commonwealth at its monthly board meeting.
“Creating diversity is key for the growth of our agricultural community,” said Commissioner of Agriculture and board chair Jonathan Shell. “The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board’s focus on innovative plans and sound business ideas keeps Kentucky and its agricultural producers headed in the right direction.”
County and State Funded Projects
- Creation Gardens was approved up to $500,000 in state funds to support the upgrades to processing equipment. For more information, contact John Thomas at jthomas@whatchefswant.com.
- Metcalfe County 4-H Council was approved up to $1,680 in Metcalfe County funds for the local country ham project. For more information, contact Marla Young at marla.young@uky.edu.
- Owen County Tourism & Convention Commission was approved up to $5,503 in Owen County funds for the purchase of equipment to help provide market opportunities for local producers. For more information, contact Holly Bowling at tourismdirector@owencountyky.us.
State Program
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.
One Large and Food Animal Veterinary Incentives Program in Calloway County was approved by the board totaling $75,850 combined in county and state funds.
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.
Four CAIPs were approved by the board in the following counties totaling $229,007:
- Knott ($40,000)
- Lyon ($31,000)*
- McLean ($44,900)*
- Wolfe ($113,107)
All application periods and deadlines for CAIP will be advertised locally.
*Existing programs receiving additional funding.
–Madison Pergrem, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 1: No Poverty | 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. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | 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. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | 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. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure | 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. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.a: Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | 12.2: By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
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