Ky. Approves More than $2.4 Million for Projects Across Commonwealth

Funded projects focus on agricultural diversification, rural development

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $2,457,173 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly board meeting. (Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash)

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board’s funding of agricultural diversification and rural development projects aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:

1. Goal 1: No Poverty
2. Goal 2: Zero Hunger
3. Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
4. Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
5. Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
6. Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
7. Goal 15: Life on Land

County and State Funded Projects

• Logan Premium Meats & Processing LLC was approved up to $500,000 in state funds as a forgivable loan, and $500,000 in the form of a KADF participation loan. This project supports the expansion of its facility to increase the harvest and holding capacity. For more information, contact Chris Milam at [email protected].

• Shelby Veterinary Clinic, PLLC was approved up to $22,840 in Shelby County and state funds as part of the Large and Food Animal Veterinary Incentives Program to purchase an ultrasound machine. For more information, contact Dr. Rocky Oliver at [email protected].

• University Of Kentucky Research Foundation was approved up to $176,073 in state funds over a one-year period to support the state’s Viticulture and Enology Extension Program. For more information, contact Patsy E. Wilson at [email protected].

• Wonderlich Veterinary Services, PLLC was approved up to $15,347 in Shelby County and state funds to purchase ultrasound equipment as part of the Large and Food Animal Veterinary Incentives Program. For more information, contact Holly Wonderlich at [email protected].

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.

Nine CAIPs were approved by the board in the following counties totaling $1,165,313:

• Ballard ($322,309)
• Bell ($70,000)
• Bourbon ($252,000)
• Breathitt ($75,000)
• Casey ($250,000)
• Fulton ($30,205)
• Lee ($93,000)
• Marion ($21,384)*
• Trimble ($51,415)*

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.

Two DARs were approved by the board in the following counties totaling $17,500.

• Bourbon ($10,000)
• Mason ($7,500)

Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP)

YAIP encourages youth to engage in and explore agricultural opportunities.

Three YAIPs were approved by the board in the following counties totaling $60,100:

• Bourbon ($40,000)
• Mercer ($15,000)
• Spencer ($5,100)

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

*Existing programs receiving additional funding.

-Madison Pergrem, Kentucky Department of Agriculture

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?

• 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.b: By 2020, substantially increase the number of cities and human settlements adopting and implementing integrated policies and plans towards inclusion, resource efficiency, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, resilience to disasters, and develop and implement, in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, holistic disaster risk management at all levels.
• SDG 12.2: By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
• SDG 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?

• Investment in agricultural diversification and rural development projects
• Expansion of facilities to increase harvest and holding capacity
• Purchase of ultrasound machines for veterinary clinics
• Support for the state’s Viticulture and Enology Extension Program
• Purchase of ultrasound equipment for veterinary services
• Approval of County Agricultural Investment Programs (CAIPs) in various counties
• Approval of Deceased Farm Animal Removal (DAR) programs in various counties
• Approval of Youth Agricultural Incentives Programs (YAIPs) in various counties

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Source: morningagclips.com