The Grazing Gazette - Special Edition CAIP 2015

An Agricultural Newsletter IN THIS ISSUE:

Greetings Agrarians,

It is with great anticipation that we announce that the 2015-2016 Pendleton County CAIP informational meetings have been set!

Please read through the Grazing Gazette for more details.

The 2014-2015 was another successful year for CAIP here in Pendleton County with approximately $182,000 being dispersed to 68 individuals with 92 different agricultural projects. That means a minimum of $364,000 was invested into our agricultural operations and infrastructure, because the farmers in the county are matching their funds. The program has helped over 500 producers complete agricultural projects , since it became available in 2004.

AGRICULTURAL EXPRESSIONS

Thank you for your continued participation in this program, your support of educational programming conducted at the extension office, and your dedication to the agrarian lifestyle!

Sincerely, Lindie Huffman

Pendleton County Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources

The Grazing Gazette

The County Agriculture Investment Program, commonly referred to as CAIP, and previously known to many as Phase 1, began in 2004 following the Tobacco Buyout. CAIP is a 50/50 cost share program that allows producers to receive up to $5,000 through a prorated reimbursement program.

CAIP is designed to provide farmers throughout the Commonwealth with incentives to allow them to improve and diversify their current production practices. The amount of funding granted to each county for agricultural improvements is based upon the historical tobacco base. The tobacco base quota was based on the number of acres and the average tobacco poundage per acre.

CAIP combines what were previously known as county model cost-share programs into one, where each model program becomes an investment area. There are 10 investment areas within CAIP, which include commercial production of aquaculture; bees and honey; equine; forage; beef and dairy cattle; goats and sheep; horticulture; poultry; swine; and timber, as well as energy

efficiency and production; farm infrastructure and water enhancement; marketing; and value-added production, just to name a few. The funding for CAIP is provided through the Kentucky Agriculture Development Fund (KADF) which is operated by the Governor’s Office of Agriculture Policy.

To receive CAIP funding each producer must complete an application and obtain a minimum score of 60. Applications are scored by the local county board in accordance with the state guidelines. Upon approval, applicants agree to follow program guidelines for their respective investment area, maintaining all receipts and project documentation. Cost share will only be given for completed projects that meet all guidelines and within all timelines.

If interested in applying for CAIP funding, be sure to attend one of the informational meetings held at the Pendleton County Cooperative Extension Service Office, to learn more about CAIP and the changes to the program. Please register for one of the meetings advertised on page 3 of The Grazing Gazette, by calling 859-654-3395.

CAIP Special 2015

Upcoming Agriculture Meetings DATE

TIME

AUG

8:00 AM -

29 SEPT

2:00PM 10:00 AM &

1

2:00 PM

SEPT 7:00 PM

2

7

24

LOCATION

Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market Sampling Day - Support your neighbors and shop like a local . Join us 165 Ridgeway Ave. at the Farmers’ Market for free KY Plate it Up (HWY 27 S.) samples and workshops for children.

Falmouth, KY CAIP Informational Meeting - Attend one of the three CAIP informational meetings to learn about cost-share opportunities to help you expand your farming operation.

Applications will be available after the conclusion of each meeting.

Pendleton County Extension Office 45 David Pribble Drive Falmouth, KY 41040

CAIP Informational Meeting - Attend one of the three CAIP informational meetings to learn about cost-share opportunities to help you expand your farming operation.

Applications will be available after the conclusion of each meeting.

Pendleton County Extension Office 45 David Pribble Drive Falmouth, KY 41040

LABOR DAY - History of Labor Day. In 1894, Grover Cleveland made Labor Day a federal holiday after a failed attempt to break up a railroad strike. Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers.

SEPT

SEPT

MEETING

10:00 AM & 6:30 PM

BQA & EPD Training - BQA = Beef Quality Assurance is an opportunity for cattle Pendleton County producers to learn best management Extension Office practices and ensure wholesome products.

45 David Pribble EPD = Expected Progeny Differences provides Drive producers with an education on how to Falmouth, KY interpret data on registration papers.

41040 **These required for some CAIP programs.

These will not be offered again until 2016**

CAIP ED. APPROVED