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Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy

Kentucky Agricultural

Development Fund

Kentucky Agricultural

Finance Corporation

Annual Report

July 2005-June 2006

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Table of Contents 3

Executive Summary 5

Long-term Plan Priorities 6

Education & Entrepreneurship 8

Model Programs 9

Agricultural Development Board & Staff 10

Appendix Fiscal Year 2006 11

Appendix A: Fiscal Year 2006 Summary 12

Appendix B: Program Investments By County 13

Appendix C: Investments By Category 30

Kentucky Agriculture Finance Corporation 33

KAFC Annual Report Extracted as a separate document

KAFC Programs 35

KAFC Financial Status Report 37

KAFC Board & Staff 38

Table of Contents

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O nce again, Kentucky’s historic agricultural diversification program has com-pleted another successful year. It has only been five and half short years since the first projects were approved, but in that short time over $212 Mil-lion has been invested in Kentucky Agriculture from the Agricultural Develop-

ment Fund (ADF), $39,862,416 million this past fiscal year.

County fund investments are the backbone of this diversification effort in Kentucky and have been partly responsible for the improvements and growth in the beef cattle indus-try and many other areas of production agriculture. Thousands of farmers each year access cost-share grants for the development of infrastructure on their farms or to make improvements to their operations that will generate new revenue.

Over $129 million in county funds have been invested since the spring of 2001. With the producer’s match, these funds have leveraged over $258 million investments on Ken-tucky farms. These county-based programs are possible because of the leadership and commitment provided by County Agricultural Development Councils, County Extension Agents, County Model Program Administrators, and many other volunteers.

At the state level, the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB) continues to meet the demands and fulfill the priorities established in Kentucky’s Long-term Plan for Agriculture. During their annual planning session, the KADB invited representatives from 18 different agricultural industries and organizations to take a look at the past, present, and future of the Agricultural Development Fund. These groups were asked to address questions about their industry in order to assist the KADB better understand the goals and future trends within each sector of agriculture.

In preparation for fiscal year 2007 the Board did a complete review and evaluation of Kentucky’s Long-term Plan for Agriculture and recommitted itself to the plan’s goals and priorities. They reviewed and updated their “Guiding Principles for Investment,” incor-porating new ideas and deleting obsolete ones.

The staff of the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy continues its outstanding efforts to make this a successful program. The staff provided training sessions for County Pro-gram Administrators, hosted the annual ADF meeting, and regional roundtables across the Commonwealth to provide those who are on the frontlines an opportunity to share their ideas and concerns. Staff worked one on one with applicants and carried out the directives of Governor Fletcher and the KADB.

The purpose of the Agricultural Development Fund is to assist farm families in making the transition from an economy that is dependant on tobacco to one that is strong, growing and diverse with new opportunities in agriculture. We can be proud of our suc-cesses and the new economy we are building in Kentucky. Thanks to these financial resources provided by Governor Fletcher and the General Assembly, Kentucky agricul-ture can continue moving forward.

Executive Summary

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Long-term Plan Priorities

K entucky’s historic investment in agricultural diversification

created an unprecedented opportunity for Kentucky farm-

ers to access funds for agricultural diversification and the

expansion of farm based enterprises. To provide a guide

for this investment, Kentucky’s agricultural community came to-

gether and created a long-term plan. In January 2002, the Kentucky

Agricultural Development Board approved Kentucky’s first long-term

plan for agricultural development, Cultivating Rural Prosperity. This

plan is the blueprint for Kentuckians in addressing issues associated

with agricultural growth and diversification in the Commonwealth as

we begin the difficult task of changing a industry that is dependent

upon tobacco.

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board focused this fiscal

year on the following six priorities as they continued their

commitment to funding agricultural diversification

throughout the Commonwealth.

Priority #1

Marketing and Market Development

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board has worked

extensively with producers and commodity groups toward

the development of the infrastructure for Kentucky agricul-

ture. Investments in this area range from local farmers’

markets to large-scale value-added processing, all of which

are important in creating a comprehensive local regional

and state marketing system for Kentucky farm products.

Priority #2

Improving Access to Capital

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board recognizes that, while

capital sources are generally available to producers, commercial

lenders might be reluctant to provide financing for products and

businesses where there is limited financial history. To address this

concern, the Board supported the reactivation of the Kentucky

Agricultural Finance Corporation.

Priority #3

Financial Incentives for Environmental Stewardship

Developing environmental awareness in tandem with agricultural

diversification is critical to the quality of Kentucky’s rural communi-

ties. The Agricultural Development Fund continues to support state-

wide conservation efforts through direct budget appropriations for

Marketing and Market Development: Allied Food Marketers West helps producers in diversifying their agribusiness ventures and provides new markets for Kentucky Producers.

Access to Capital: Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation provides loans for agricultural facilities including structures that improve the profitability of a farming operation.

Environmental Stewardship: The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board continues to support state wide conservation efforts through its programs and policies.

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(Priority #3 Continued)

investments in conservation programs, farmland preservation, and

rural waterline extension. The Kentucky Agricultural Development

Board has also supported environmental stewardship through the ap-

proval of local programs designed to improve farm management tech-

niques for long-term sustainability.

Priority #4

Farm Family Education and Computer Literacy

Farm families are the cornerstones of Kentucky’s agricultural commu-

nity. The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board is committed to

strengthening and improving the accessibility of education and training

programs tailored specifically for the needs of farm families. Much of

the funding in this area falls under the Kentucky Center for Agricul-

tural Development and Entrepreneurship program, which is dis-

cussed in detail in the KCADE report.

Priority #5

Supporting Local Leadership

County Agricultural Development Councils and County Extension

Agents are the catalyst for change that is occurring in Kentucky’s

agricultural community. Kentucky Agricultural Development

Funds, through direct budget appropriations, have been used to

support this leadership by providing administrative funds for

county councils and merit-based bonuses for extension

personnel. The Agricultural Development Board recognizes the

need to continue supporting the leadership efforts of the county

agricultural development councils and the Cooperative Extension

Service network, while developing programs to encourage local

leadership in rural communities.

Priority #6

Research and Development

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board recognizes the need to

maintain strong commitments to applied research in existing farm

product areas, as well as the importance of exploring the viability of

high value markets in non-traditional areas.

Long-term Plan Priorities

Education and Computer Literacy: Kentucky Community and Technical College System teaches farmers how to effectively use computer technology.

Supporting Local Leadership: Roundtables and workshops were pro-vided to support and train local leaders.

Research and Development: Research is being done for plant made pharmaceuticals using tobacco plants.

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Entrepreneurship Program

T he Kentucky Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship (KACADE)

continues to strive towards its mission to advance statewide efforts to diversify the

basis of Kentucky’s agricultural economy by providing or coordinating: 1) technical

assistance; 2) resource information; 3) cost-share grants; and 4) capacity-building

education, and hands-on training.

Grant Program Since its establishment, KCADE has supported market/feasibility studies, entrepreneurship

development, technical assistance/education, and product research. At its May 2006 meet-

ing, the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board committed a total of $1 million for con-

tinuation of KCADE’s grant program for agricultural entrepreneurs. No grants were awarded

for fiscal year 2006.

Technical Assistance & Education As part of its outreach efforts, KCADE publishes three electronic newsletters for Kentucky’s

agriculture and rural communities.

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund Update (KADFU) assists in the admini-

stration of County Councils and provides frequent updates on program and policies. [Semi-

monthly, 250 recipients]

The KCADE Bulletin & Grant Bytes provide information on resources available to entrepre-

neurs and help inform producers of funding opportunities available from other organizations.

[Quarterly (Bulletin), Monthly (Bytes); 600 recipients]

Upon the recommendation of the Board’s Marketing & Entrepreneurship Committee, KCADE

continues to build on the education component, which is key to entrepreneurship develop-

ment. A staff member is dedicated to coordinating educational information and programs.

The Committee also recommended that KCADE focus on creating an environment for entre-

preneurship in rural Kentucky. To that end, KCADE partnered with the Kentucky Entrepre-

neurial Coaches Institute (KECI) to offer two capacity-building workshops in south central

and south eastern Kentucky.

The workshops, titled “Creating an Entrepreneurial Culture in Your Community,” featured

Karen Dabson of the RUPRI Center for Rural Entrepreneurship in Lincoln, NE who provided an

overview of entrepreneurship as an effective economic development strategy, as well as pro-

viding the tools for participants to develop a blueprint for identifying, engaging, and energiz-

ing entrepreneurs in their communities. Fifty-two individuals, ranging from economic devel-

opment leaders to agricultural producers, participated.

The Board’s Marketing & Entrepreneurship Committee will review progress in late 2006 and

make recommendations for continued activities of the entrepreneurship program.

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County Model Programs

C ounty Model Programs provide as-

sistance to individual producers

through local administrative organi-

zations. They are designed to pro-

vide farmers with cost-share funds which

gives them the opportunity to improve and

diversify their current production practices.

The following thirteen model programs are

offered throughout the Commonwealth.

The Agricultural Diversification Program is de-

signed to improve net farm income through the

development and expansion of new agricultural

products and through the development of new

ways of working with existing agricultural com-

modities.

The Cattle Genetics Improvement Program is

designed to increase the genetic quality of beef and

dairy cattle in Kentucky through the selection of

superior sire, either through purchase/lease of sires

or semen.

The Cattle Handling Facilities Program is de-

signed to improve and promote best management

and health practices that augment efficient produc-

tion and marketing opportunities.

The Dairy Diversification Program is designed to

encourage and assist existing and new dairy pro-

ducers in renovating and modernizing dairy facili-

ties.

The Farm Livestock Fencing Improvement

Program is designed to improve pasture quantity,

quality, and efficient use for livestock producers.

The Forage Improvement and Utilization

Program is designed to improve forage quality,

quantity, and efficient use, as well as, encourage

science-based forage management decisions.

The Goat and Sheep Diversification Program is

designed to assist producers in diversifying into

goat and sheep production by promoting animal

health and improving the genetic base of Ken-

tucky’s goat and sheep herds.

The Hay Straw and Commodity Storage

Program is designed to employ best practices re-

lated to storage and utilization of feed , hay and

straw, thus improving feed and straw quality and

animal nutrition.

The On Farm Water Enhancement Program is

designed to provide farmers the opportunity to

adopt a proactive and systematic approach to ex-

pand existing water supplies or to develop alterna-

tive water resources.

The Shared Use Equipment Program is designed

to impact a high number of producers who cannot

justify ownership expenses associated with certain

equipment by helping them access technology nec-

essary to improve their operation in an economic

manner.

The Swine Diversification Program is designed

to enable a farmer to begin a swine enterprise and

allow producers already engaged in swine produc-

tion to expand/modernize the scope of their enter-

prise.

The Technology Program is designed to improve

farm operation efficiency and assist producers al-

ready exploring the use of technology, or wanting

to start exploring technology, in their operations.

The Timber Production, Utilization, and

Marketing Program is designed to develop new

revenue sources for farmers through growing and

utilizing existing and new natural resources and to

promote timber production and processing on areas

on farms not suitable for crop or livestock produc-

tion.

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Agricultural Development Board & Staff

Statutory Members

Ernie Fletcher, Chair Governor of Kentucky Richie Farmer, Vice-Chair Commissioner of Agriculture Marvin E. (Gene) Strong Secretary, Economic Development Cabinet Dr. M. Scott Smith Director, Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Governor Appointees

Donna Amburgey Montgomery County Cattle, Tobacco, Corn, and Hay Producer Term Expires: July 2007 H.H. Barlow Barren County Dairy and Cash Hay Producer Term Expires: July 2007 Vickie Yates Brown Jefferson County Attorney with farm experience Term Expires: July 2010 Danny Case Robertson County Agricultural Lender Term Expires: July 2006 John Cleaver Nicholas County Tobacco, commercial cattle and alfalfa hay producer Term Expires: July 2008 Rodney Dick Pulaski County Tobacco, cattle, and hay producer Term Expires: July 2009

Dennis Griffin Kenton County Hay/forage, cattle, and tobacco producer Term Expires: July 2008 Wayne Hunt Christian County Cash grain and tobacco producer; Agribusiness owner Term Expires: July 2010 Sam Lawson Warren County Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Term Expires: July 2007 Jim Mahan Fayette County Cattle, tobacco, alfalfa hay, grass & clover hay, and grain producer Term Expires: July 2008 Sam Moore Butler County President of Kentucky Farm Bureau Term Expires: July 2009 GOAP Staff

Keith Rogers Executive Director Catherine Ball General Counsel Angela Blank Communications Officer David Bratcher KY Agricultural Finance Corporation Special Projects Consultant Brian Furnish Deputy Director

Sandra Gardner Compliance & Outreach Specialist Center for Agricultural Develop-ment & Entrepreneurship Todd Harp Project Analyst Bill Hearn Budget Officer Tim Hughes KY Agricultural Finance Corporation Marketing & Business Development Coordinator Christi Marksbury Executive Assistant Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Secretary Bill McCloskey, III Project Analyst Joel Neaveill Deputy Director for Administration Phase II Tobacco Settlement Coordinator Brad Nelson Program Compliance Specialist Nicole Ray Administrative Assistant KY Agricultural Finance Corporation Board Secretary Nick Whobrey Project Analyst Jessica Woolums Administrative Assistant Stephen Yates Project Analyst

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Appendix Fiscal Year 2006

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Appendix A: Fiscal Year 2006 Summary

AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FUND

STATE COUNTY TOTAL COUNTY (*Off Budget)

FUNDS ADF Beginning Cash - July 2005 $17,557,694 $0 $17,557,694 $20,309,597 Transfers In $33,754,925 $18,974,375 $52,729,300 $18,974,375 Revenue $593,542

Sub-total Funds $51,312,619 $18,974,375 $70,286,994 $39,877,514

EXPENDITURES Disbursements/Expenditures $13,530,549 $0 $13,530,549 $23,575,172 Transfers Out $1,188,000 $18,974,375 $20,162,375

Sub-total $14,718,549 $18,974,375 $33,692,924 $23,575,172

Cash Balances $36,594,070 $0 $36,594,070 $16,302,342

Grants - Unexpended Commitments $9,108,819 $0 $9,108,819 $3,297,176

Grants Balances $27,485,251 $0 $13,005,166

* County Off-budget represents the combined activity of all 118 County Agricultural Development

Fund accounts.

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Appendix B: Program Investments

Adair County

Model Program Amount

Cattle Genetics Improvement $150,000

Cattle Handling Facilities $ 65,569

Forage Improvement & Utilization $200,000

Hay, Straw, & Commodity Storage $150,000

Allen County


Goat & Sheep Diversification $11,736


Non-Model Project

Allen County Extension District Board $74,500

The Allen County Extension District Board was approved for $74,500 in Allen County Agricul-tural Development Funds to construct a certi-fied test kitchen as part of the Allen County Agricultural Marketing Education Center.

Ballard County


Dairy Diversification $15,600

Swine Diversification $26,000

Barren County



Cattle Handling Facilities $268,967



Goat & Sheep Diversification $ 18,838

Bath County



Shared-use Equipment $ 22,000

Non-Model Project

Cave Run Resort and Stable $50,000

Cave Run Resort and Stable was approved for $50,000 to construct a retail facility with a kitchen as part of the Agri-tourism Competi-tive Awards program.

Lan Mark Farm $50,000

Lan Mark Farm was approved for $50,000 in state funds as part of the 2006 Agri-tourism Competitive Awards Program to construct an on-farm retail facility that concentrates on selling Kentucky fiber art and farm grown products.

Boone County



Bourbon County


Agricultural Diversification $ 15,824

Cattle Genetics Improvement $ 93,000


Fencing Improvement $187,250



Non-Model Project

Reed Farm Service, Inc. $15,370

Reed Farm Service, Inc. was approved for $15,370 in state funds as a forgivable loan to assist in the construction and equipping of a certified kitchen at the existing facility.

Boyle County




Non-Model Project

Elements Enterprises, LLC $49,988

Elements Enterprises, LLC was approved for $49,988 in state funds as a forgivable loan for infrastructure improvements to expand exist-ing Agri-tourism facilities.

Tim’s Cattle Hoof Trimming $2,500

Tim’s Cattle Hoof Trimming was approved for $2,500 of Boyle County funds to purchase equipment to start a mobile hoof trimming service for dairy and beef cattle.

Bracken County



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Dairy Diversification $ 44,625




Swine Diversification $ 10,500

Non-Model Project

Fire on The Ridge Farm, LLC $19,120

Fire on the Ridge Farm was approved for $19,120 in Bracken County funds to construct a facility to produce Hot Pepper Sauce.

Breathitt County


Agricultural Diversification $15,750



Non-Model Project

Breathitt County Conservation $15,750 District

The Breathitt County Conservation District was approved for $15,750 in Breathitt County funds to administer a Heifer Replacement Pro-gram.

Breckinridge County





Forage Improvement & Utilization $ 80,000


On-farm Water Enhancement $ 40,000

Bullitt County






Butler County





Non-Model Project

Gone Fishin Catfish Farms, Inc. $1,500

Gone Fishin Catfish Farms, Inc. was approved for $1,500 in Grayson County funds and $2,500 in Butler County funds to purchase equipment necessary to transport live fish and the con-struction of facilities to expand into frozen processing.

Caldwell County




Technology $31,000

Calloway County



Campbell County





Fencing Improvement $ 7,382



Non- Model Project

StoneBrook Winery LLC $9,000

StoneBrook Winery LLC was approved for $9,000 as a part of the Agri-tourism Competi-tive Awards Program to renovate an 1890 Farmstead.

Carlisle County



Carroll County



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Non-Model Project

Carroll Co. Ag Development Council $30,000

Carroll County Agriculture Development Fund was approved for $30,000 in Carroll County funds to administer a menu approach for four model programs.

Carroll Co. Ag Development Fund $7,000

Carroll County Agricultural Development Fund, Inc. was approved for $7,000 in Carroll County funds to administer a 4-H Livestock Cost share Program.

Carroll Co. Ag Development Fund $134,000

Carroll County Agriculture Development Fund was approved for $134,000 in Carroll County funds to administer a menu approach for six model program.

Casey County




Christian County




Technology $150,000

Non-Model Project

Christian County/Hopkinsville $85,000 Development Corporation

Christian County/Hopkinsville Development Corporation was approved for $42,500 in Christian County and $42,500 in state funds for the creation of a permanent Farmers' Mar-ket in Christian County.

Christian Way Farm, LLC $18,150

Christian Way Farm, LLC was approved $18,150 in state funds as a forgivable loan for the development of a farm that would be open to the public for teaching and providing a "farm" experience.

Clark County




Non-Model Project

Clark County Fiscal Court $5,000

Clark County Fiscal Court was approved for $5,000 of Clark County funds for a study to determine the need for a Purchase Develop-ment Right (PDR) Program in Clark County.

Clay County





Timber Production, Marketing $104,000 & Utilization

Clinton County





Cumberland County



Non-Model Project

City-County Fair Association, Ltd. $27,000

The City-County Fair Association, Ltd was ap-proved for $27,000 in Cumberland County funds to construct an Agriculture Marketing and Exposition Center.

Clinton/Cumberland Cattlemen’s $210,000 Association, Inc.

The Clinton/Cumberland Cattlemen's Associa-tion was approved for $210,000 in Cumber-land County funds to administer a menu of model programs.

Cumberland Thoroughbred $7,500 Training Center, LLC

Cumberland Thoroughbred Training Center, LLC, was approved $7,500 in Cumberland County funds for materials, equipment and building expenses in the construction of an equine training facility.

Daviess County



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(Daviess County Continued)






Technology $ 73,200

Non-Model Project

Daviess County Conservation District $90,300

The Daviess County Conservation District was approved for $90,300 in Daviess County funds to provide a cost-share program to assist local producers with installing subsurface drainage systems.

Owensboro Grain Company $1,252,250

The Owensboro Grain Company was approved for $1,000,000 as a forgivable loan and $252,250 in County Agricultural Development Funds to finance the purchase of equipment and construct a biodiesel operation that will produce as much as 45 million gallon of biodiesel annu-ally utilizing Kentucky grown soybeans.

Edmonson County






Elliott County







On-farm Water Enhancement $40,000

Non-Model Project

Gateway Resource Conservation $50,000 Development

Gateway Resource Conservation Development was approved for $50,000 in state funds to help farmers in seven eastern Kentucky coun-ties develop Eco/Agri-tourism businesses on their farms, as part of the Agri-tourism Com-petitive Awards Program.

Fayette County






Hay, Straw, & Commodity Storage $ 50,000



Technology $ 25,000

Non-Model Project

Creech Services, Inc. $618,309

Creech Services, Inc. was approved for $10,000 in Fayette County and $10,000 in Bourbon County funds as a grant and $598,309 in state funds as a forgivable loan for infrastructure im-provements to expand the existing compost production.

Farm and Garden Market Cooperative $12,500 Association, Inc.

Farm and Garden Market Cooperative Associa-tion, Inc. was approved for $6,250 in state funds as a grant and $6,250 in Fayette County funds to conduct a study for a permanent loca-tion for the Lexington Farmer’s Market in down-town Lexington.

Fayette County Rural Land $250,000 Management Board, Inc.

The Fayette County Rural Land Management Board, Inc. was approved for $250,000 in Fay-ette County funds for the purchasing of conser-vation easements on rural farmland in Fayette County.

Kentucky Sweet Sorghum Producers $2,000 & Processors Association, Inc.

Kentucky Sweet Sorghum Producers & Proces-sors Association, Inc. was approved for $750 in state funds and $250 in each Clark, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, and Woodford County.

Lexington Lion’s Club $100,000

The Lexington Lion’s Club was approved for $100,000 in Fayette County funds for the Lex-ington Lion’s Club to assist in the construction of a livestock education and show facility.

Southeast Vintners, LLC $50,000

Southeast Vintners, LLC., was approved for $50,000 of State funds as part of the competi-tive Agri-tourism grant program.

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Thoroughbred RC&D Council $16,000

Thoroughbred RC&D Council, Inc. was ap-proved for $16,000 of Fayette County funds for 50% of the cost of two compost turners and a compost spreader for shared-use.

Fleming County

Program Amount







Timber Production, Marketing $ 10,000 & Utilization

Non-Model Project

Mandolin Farm Bluegrass Festival $50,000

Mandolin Farm was approved for $50,000 in state funds to construct a pavilion to expand the Bluegrass Festival, as part of the 2006 Agri-tourism Competitive Awards program.

Franklin County




Non-Model Project

Franklin Co. Cattlemen’s Association $130,362

Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association, Inc. was approved for $130,362 in Franklin County Funds to administer a menu approach for six model pro-grams.

Franklin Co. Fair & Horseshow $37,000 Association

The Franklin County Fair & Horseshow Associa-tion, Inc. was approved for $37,000 in Franklin County funds for the construction costs of an open sided marketing facility.

Gallatin County

Non-Model Project

Gallatin County Agricultural $57,000 Diversification Association, Inc.

The Gallatin County Agricultural Diversification Association was approved for $57,000 in Gallatin County Funds to administer a menu

approach which will offer four model programs.

Gallatin County Livestock Association $103,000

The Gallatin County Livestock Association was approved for $103,000 in Gallatin County Funds to administer a menu approach which will offer five model programs.

Garrard County








Technology $ 8,000


Non-Model Project

Garrard County Fair Board $2,500

The Garrard County Fair Board was approved for $2,500 in Garrard County funds to have a concrete floor added to the marketing/exhibit building at the Garrard County Fair Grounds.

Grant County











Non-Model Project

Katelyn’s Honey, Inc. $293,850

Katelyn’s Honey, Inc. was approved for $5,000 in Grant County funds and $288,850 in state funds in the form of a forgivable loan to purchase state of the art equipment to process fruits and vegetable harvested at their peak quality into premium value added prod-ucts.

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Graves County



Technology $53,674

Grayson County








Non-Model Project

LaRue Co. Beef Cattle Association $10,000

The LaRue County Beef Cattle Association, Inc. was approved for $5,000 in Grayson County funds to assist in the establishment of a re-tained ownership program for Grayson County cattle producers.

Green County




Greenup County





Hancock County






Technology $31,500

Non-Model Project

Hancock Co. Conservation District $100,000

The Hancock County Conservation District was approved for $100,000 in Hancock County

funds to administer the Hancock County Farm Drainage Enhancement Program as a cost-share program to install subsurface drainage systems.

Hardin County


Technology $105,000

Harrison County











Non-Model Project

Harrison County Board of Education $75,000

The Harrison County Board Of Education was approved for $75,000 in Harrison County funds to assist in the construction of the Har-rison County Agricultural Education Center.

Harrison County Extension District $10,988 Education Fund

The Harrison County Extension District was approved for $10,988 in Harrison County funds to construct shared-use equipment stor-age for previously funded shared-use equip-ment.

Hart County









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Non-Model Project

Hart County Chamber of Commerce $ 1,500

The Hart County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. was approved for $1,500 in Hart County to organize a farmers’ market that will be open in late June and operate until October.

Henderson County




Henry County








Timber Production, Marketing $10,000 & Utilization

Non-Model Project

Henry Co. Cattlemen’s Association $364,816

The Henry County Cattlemen’s Association, Inc. was approved for $364,816 in Henry County funds to administer a menu approach for nine model programs.

Henry County Fiscal Court $100,000

Henry County Fiscal Court was approved for $100,000 in Henry County funds for the con-struction of a clear span marketing facility to be located at the Henry County Fairgrounds.

Sweet Home Spun $50,000

Sweet Home Spun was approved for $50,000 in state funds as a forgivable loan to create a studio and retail store for the production and sale of high quality handspun, hand knitted items from local wool.

Hickman County



Hopkins County




Jackson County

Non-Model Project

Knotwood Craftsmen Investments $642,000 Corporation, Inc.

Knotwood Craftsmen Investments Corporation was approved for $25,000 in Jackson, $10,000 in Clay, $10,000 in Laurel, and $597,000 in state funds to assist in the establishment of a woodworking school in Jackson County.

Appalachian Alternative Agriculture $125,000 of Jackson County, Inc.

The Appalachian Alternative Agriculture of Jackson County, Inc. (3AJC) was approved for $125,000 in Jackson County funds to adminis-ter a menu of model programs.

Jackson County Cattlemen’s $150,000 Association

The Jackson County Cattlemen’s Association was approved for $150,000 in Jackson County funds to administer a menu of model pro-grams.

Jackson County Cattlemen’s $150,000 Association

The Jackson County Cattlemen’s Association, Inc. was approved for $150,000 in Jackson County funds to offer two model programs in a menu approach.

Jessamine County










Non-Model Project

Chrisman Mill Vineyards $50,000

Chrisman Mill Vineyards was approved for $50,000 in state funds as a forgivable loan for

Appendix B

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(Jessamine County Continued)

the expansion and upgrading of existing facili-ties.

Jessamine County FFA Alumni $10,000 Association

Jessamine County FFA Alumni Association was approved for $10,000 in Jessamine County funds to administer an education assistance program for tobacco farmers and their spouses.

Jessamine County FFA Alumni $6,000 Association

The Jessamine County FFA Alumni Association was approved for $6,000 in Jessamine County funds to cost-share with youth for 4H/FFA pro-jects.

Serenity Hill Fiber and Living $3,000 History Farm, LLC

Serenity Hill Fiber and Living History Farm, LLC was approved for $3,000 in Jessamine County funds to assist in the restoration of an historic log cabin which is serving as a retail outlet for Kentucky products.

Johnson County




Non-Model Project

Johnson County Agricultural $12,000 Advancement Council

Johnson County Agricultural Advancement Council was approved for $12,000 in Johnson County funds to administer a heifer replace-ment program.

Johnson County Extension District $22,300

Johnson County Extension District was approve for $11,150 in Johnson County and $11,150 in state funds to construct a covered shed for the Johnson County Farmers’ Market.

Kenton County






Non-Model Project

City of Erlanger $3,824

The City of Erlanger was approved for $1,912 in state and $1,912 in Kenton County funds to conduct a feasibility study on the creation of a farmers' market pavilion.

Knox County



LaRue County





Non-Model Project

Tommy Bennett Orchard, LLC $50,000

Tommy Bennett Orchard, LLC was approved for $50,000 in state funds as part of the 2006 Agri-tourism Competitive Awards Program to construct a market and processing building which, includes a commercial kitchen.

Laurel County





Non-Model Project

London-Laurel County Farmers $125,000 Market Association

The London-Laurel County Farmers’ Market Association was approved for $75,000 in Laurel County funds and $50,000 in state funds as part of the Farmers’ Market Competitive Awards program to expand the London-Laurel County Farmers’ Market Facility.

Lawrence County




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Non-Model Project

Alley Farms $50,000

Alley Farms was approved for $50,000 in state funds, as part of the Agri-tourism Competitive Awards Program, to provide an on-farm edu-cational experience for the general public by creating an Agri-tourism destination on their family farm in Lawrence County.

Kentucky Roots, LLC $24,000

Kentucky Roots, LLC was approved for $24,000 in state funds as a forgivable loan to assist in the restoration of an 1850's log cabin to provide a retail store for locally grown and farm made products, as well as native flowers, shrubs and seeds. The funds will also be used to renovate a tobacco barn into a rural educa-tion center, build a greenhouse and create a nature trail at the agri-tourism destination.

Lawrence County Extension District $36,000 Board

The Lawrence County Extension District Board was approved for $18,000 in Lawrence County funds to construct a farmer's market shed and $18,000 in state funds as part of the Farmers’ Market Competitive Awards Program.

Lee County

Non-Model Project

Mountain Cattlemen’s Association $12,000

Mountain Cattlemen’s Association was ap-proved for $12,000 in Lee County funds to offer a Heifer Replacement program for Lee County.

Mountain Cattlemen’s Association $30,000

The Mountain Cattlemen’s Association was ap-proved for $30,000 in Lee County funds to ad-minister a menu approach program which in-cludes two model programs.

Lewis County



Non-Model Project

Blazing Blocks Firewood $53,375

Blazing Blocks Firewood was approved for $2,500 in Lewis and $50,875 in state funds to expand the production of bundled firewood and directly market the product to retailers.

Lincoln County







Logan County






Technology $15,000

Non-Model Project

Logan County Extension $120,000 District Board

The Logan County Extension Board was ap-proved for $70,000 in Logan County and $50,000 in state funds to construct a perma-nent marketing facility for the Logan County Farmers’ Market organization.

Lyon County






Technology $10,000

Madison County








Technology $ 6,500

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Marion County

Non-Model Project

Marion County Fair, Inc. $12,000

Marion County Fair, Inc. was approved for $12,000 in Marion funds to purchase materials to assist in improvements to the Marion County Multi-Purpose Agricultural Center.

Marshall County



Mason County








Non-Model Project

Burton Livestock, LLC. $424,818

Harold W. Burton was approved for $3,000 in Fleming County funds, $2,000 in Mason County funds, and $419,818 in state funds in the form of a forgivable loan for a Holstein Heifer Re-placement Program.

Hope Ridge Farm Country Ham, LLC $100,000

Hope Ridge Farm Country Ham, LLC was ap-proved for $2,000 in Fleming, $2,000 in Mason, $1,500 in Robertson, $1,000 in Bracken, $1,000 in Lewis, and $92,500 in State funds to expand the existing processing operation.

Mason County Board of Education $45,000

The Mason County Board of Education was ap-proved for $45,000 in Mason County funds to construct an instructional greenhouse for the Mason County High School.

Maysville Community and $124,800 Technical College

The Maysville Community and Technical College was approved for $124,800 in state funds to address the lack of technical skills among farm-ers in the areas of welding and diesel mainte-nance.

River Valley Agri-tourism Alliance $59,000

River Valley Agri-tourism Alliance was ap-

proved for $1,000 in Robertson, $2,000 in Bracken, $2,000 in Lewis, $2,000 in Mason, $2,000 in Nicholas, and $50,000 in state funds to promote Agri-tourism ventures in their region.

McCracken County




Technology $20,523

McLean County








Technology $33,600

Non-Model Project

McLean County Fiscal Court $15,000

The McLean County Fiscal Court was approved for $15,000 in McLean County funds to con-struct multi functional post frame open sided structure adjacent to the existing McLean County 4-H Activities Center.

Meade County









Technology $16,100

Non-Model Project

Meade County Riverport Authority $20,000

The Meade County Riverport Authority was approved for $20,000 in Meade County funds to assist with the preliminary engineering and design costs for the overall development of the Meade County Riverport that is capable of

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receiving grain and other agriculture products for shipment to domestic and overseas mar-kets.

Menifee County





Mercer County








Metcalfe County









Non-Model Project

Metcalfe County Fiscal Court $75,000

Metcalfe County Fiscal Court was approved for $75,000 in Metcalfe County funds to construct the Metcalfe County Agricultural Marketing and Exhibition Center.

Monroe County

Non-Model Project

Monroe County Conservation District $200,000

The Monroe County Conservation District was approved for $200,000 in Monroe County funds to implement a cost-share menu ap-proach offering five model programs.

Monroe County Conservation District $200,000

The Monroe County Conservation District was approved for $200,000 in Monroe County

funds to administer a menu approach for five model programs.

Monroe County 4-H Council $2,556

Monroe County 4-H Council, Incorporated was approved for $2,556 in Monroe County Agri-cultural Development funds to purchase corral panels, audio system, judging support materi-als and educational materials for the purpose of providing youth and adult livestock sales, shows and educational programs.

Montgomery County







Non-Model Project

Bramble Ridge Orchard, LLC $38,310

Bramble Ridge Orchard was approved for $38,310 in state funds as a forgivable loan to assist in the construction and equipping of a certified kitchen at the existing facility.

Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County $118,000 Industrial Authority

The Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Industrial Authority was approved for $108,000 in Mont-gomery County funds and $10,000 in Bath County funds to continue cost-sharing the ser-vices of a regional marketing specialist to assist Montgomery County and other farmers in the region, in marketing agricultural commodities and value-added products.

The Shepherd’s Rug $1,100

The Shepherd’s Rug was approved for $1,100 in Montgomery County funds to develop, pub-lish, and promote an instructional book which outlines a method of producing superior floor coverings using Kentucky grown wool.

Morgan County




Non-Model Project

Morgan County Fiscal Court $220,000

The Morgan County Fiscal Court was approved for $220,200 in Morgan County funds to

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administer a menu approach for four model pro-grams.

Muhlenberg County

Non-Model Project

Muhlenberg County Farmers' $54,096 Market Association

Muhlenberg County Farmers' Market Associa-tion was approved for $54,096 in Muhlenberg County funds for a On-Farm Drainage Program.

Nelson County







Nicholas County






Non-Model Project

Nicholas County Farmers Market $ 6,000

Nicholas County Fiscal Court was approved for $3,000 in Nicholas County and $3,000 in state funds to construct a temporary shelter for the Nicholas County Farmers’ Market.

Ohio County






Non-Model Project

Ohio County Cattlemen’s Association $55,000

Ohio County Cattlemen’s Association, Inc. was approved for $55,000 in Ohio County funds to administer a menu approach for five model programs.

Oldham County






Non-Model Project

Oldham County Farm Bureau $54,690

Oldham County Farm Bureau Federation was approved for $54,690 in Oldham County funds to administer a menu approach for ten model programs.

Owen County









Non-Model Project

Elk Creek Vineyards, LLC $50,000

Elk Creek Vineyards, LLC was approved for $50,000 in state funds as part of the 2006 Agri-tourism Competitive Awards Program for the construction of a winery facility to produce Kentucky made wine, from Kentucky grown fruit.

Owsley County






Pendleton County





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Perry County



Powell County



Non-Model Project

Powell County Livestock $84,000 Producers Association

Powell County Livestock Producers Association Inc. was approved for $84,000 in Powell County funds to administer a menu approach for three model programs.

Pulaski County









Robertson County







Non-Model Project

Buffalo Trace Area Development $21,000 District

The Buffalo Trace Area Development District was approved for $21,000 in Robertson County funds to administer a Heifer Replace-ment Program in Robertson County.

Rockcastle County






Rowan County






Russell County



Shared-use Equipment $26,146

Non-Model Project

Russell County Cattlemen’s $350,000 Association

The Russell County Cattlemen’s Association was approved for $350,000 in Russell County funds to administer a menu of model pro-grams.

Scott County







On-farm Water Enhancement $27,730

Technology $ 9,426

Non-Model Project

Scott County Beef Improvement $100,000 Association

Scott County Beef Improvement Association, Inc. was approved for $100,000 in Scott County funds to administer a cost-share pro-gram, which will assist tenant farmers with agricultural equipment purchases.

Shelby County





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Technology $ 28,450

Simpson County






Spencer County








Non-Model Project

Spencer County Public Schools $25,000

Spencer County Public Schools was approved for $25,000 in Spencer County funds to pur-chase seven agricultural computer modules for the Career Learning Center.

Taylor County







Technology $ 27,500

Non-Model Project

Taylor Co. Cattlemen’s Association $13,360

Taylor County Cattlemen’s Association, Inc. was approved for $13,360 in Taylor County funds to administer a youth heifer chain.

Todd County

Non-Model Project

Todd County Board of Education $4,000

The Todd County Board of Education was ap-proved for $4,000 in Todd County funds in the form of a 0% interest loan to help the Todd County School System's Food Services Pro-gram purchase two dairy product vending machines for Todd County High School and Todd County Middle School.

Trigg County



Non-Model Project

City of Cadiz $1,000

The City of Cadiz was approved for $1,000 in Trigg County funds to assist in the advertising of the Trigg County Farmers’ Market.

Trimble County

Trimble County Cattlemen’s $226,000 Association

The Trimble County Cattlemen’s Association, Inc. was approved for $226,000 in Trimble County funds to administer a menu approach for eleven model programs.

Warren County







Technology $ 6,500

Non-Model Project

Jackson’s Orchard & Nursery, Inc. $50,000

Jackson’s Orchard & Nursery, Inc. was approved for $50,000 in state funds as a for-givable loan to modernize and expand kitchen facilities and construct a pavilion activity area at the existing facility. John’s Custom Meats $250,000

John’s Custom Meats was approved for $244,500 in state funds as a forgivable loan and $5,000 in Warren County funds and $500

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in Edmonson County funds as a grant to up-grade from 1,500 square foot custom opera-tion to a new 4,000 square foot USDA in-spected slaughter /processing facility with retail operations in Warren County.

Southern Kentucky Regional $5,000 Farmers’ Market, Inc.

Southern Kentucky Regional Farmers’ Market, Inc was approved for $5,000 in Warren County funds as a part of a marketing budget for 2006 to operate the “producer only” mar-ket outlet in Bowling Green.

Southern Kentucky Regional $5,000 Farmers’ Market, Inc.

The Southern Kentucky Regional Farmers’ Market, Inc. was approved for $5,000 in War-ren County funds to assist with the 2006 ad-vertising budget.

Warren County Conservation District $80,000

The Warren County Conservation District was approved for $80,000 in Warren County Agri-cultural Development Funds to administer the Warren County On-Farm Drainage Enhance-ment Program as a cost share program to install subsurface drainage systems.

Washington County





Non-Model Project

Bed and Breakfast Association of $15,000 Kentucky Inc.

Bed and Breakfast Association of Kentucky Inc. was approved for $15,000 in state funds as part of the 2006 Agri-tourism Competitive Awards Program to develop a Kentucky Farm Stays Program that provides overnight lodging as part of an agriculture experience.

Central Kentucky Agri-tourism $10,000 Association, Inc.

Central Kentucky Agri-tourism Association, Inc. was approved for $10,000 in state funds as part of the 2006 Agri-tourism Competitive Awards Program to market and promote Agri-tourism activities in Central Kentucky.

City of Springfield $50,000

The City of Springfield was approved for $25,000 in Washington County and $25,000 in state funds to build a permanent structure for the Springfield Farmers’ Market.

City of Springfield $10, 200

The City of Springfield was funded for $5,100 in Washington County funds and $5,100 in states funds as part of the Farmers’ Market-Competitive Awards program to complete a farmers’ market pavilion project.

Maple Hill Manor Enterprises, Inc. $50,000

Maple Hill Manor Enterprises, Inc. was ap-proved for $50,000 in state funds as part of the 2006 Agri-tourism Competitive Awards Pro-gram to construct an Agri-tourism Fiber Educa-tion and Marketing Center.

Washington County Cattlemen $190,000 Association, Inc.

Washington County Cattlemen Association, Inc. was approved for $190,000 in Washington County funds to administer a menu approach for five model programs.

Wayne County

Non-Model Project

Cumberland Farm Products $95,000

Cumberland Farm Products was approved for $95,000 in state funds to offset a portion of the cooperatives’ operating losses for 2004.

Cumberland Farm Products $5,000

Cumberland Farm Products Association, Inc. was approved for $2,500 in Wayne County funds and $2,500 in state funds as part of the Farmers’ Market Competitive Awards program to purchase produce display coolers for the Monticello location.

Wayne County Agricultural $200,000 Development Council, Inc.

Wayne County Agricultural Development Coun-cil, Inc. was approved for $200,000 in Wayne County funds to administer a menu approach for ten model programs.

Webster County





Technology $10,000

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Whitley County





Non-Model Project

Sharpe Farm $1,500

The Sharpe Farm was approved for $1,500 in Whitley County funds for the establishment of a meat goat demonstration and research farm in Whitley County.

Whitley County Cattlemen’s $12,000 Association, Inc.

The Whitley County Cattlemen’s Association was approved for $12,000 in Whitley County funds to administer a Heifer Replacement Pro-gram.

Whitley County Small Farms Project $25,000

Whitley County Small Farms Project, Inc. was approved for $25,000 in Whitley County funds to administer a heifer chain project.

Wolfe County



Woodford County

Non-Model Project

Castle Hill Farm $32,675

Castle Hill Farm, Inc. was approved for $32,675 in state funds as a forgivable loan for the construction and equipping of a certified kitchen at their existing facility.

Equus Run Vineyards, LLC $50,000

Equus Run Vineyards, LLC was approved for $50,000 in state funds as a forgivable loan to assist in the renovation of a tobacco barn for additional retail and inventory space.

Hurstland Farm, Inc. $50,000

Hurstland Farm Inc was approved for $50,000 in state funds as a forgivable loan part of the Agri-tourism Competitive Awards program for converting a former tobacco barn into a 14-stall thoroughbred barn. The barn will house a museum, as well as a gift shop where Ken-tucky products will be sold.

John F. Dance Enterprises, Inc. $37,000

John F. Dance Enterprises, Inc. was approved for $37,000 in state funds as a forgivable loan for infrastructure improvements and facility expansion at the existing facility in Midway.

Woodford County Agriculture $95,000 Advancement Council, Inc.

The Woodford County Agriculture Advance-ment Council, Inc. was approved for $95,000 in Woodford County funds to administer an agricultural diversification menu approach for two model programs. including Agricultural Diversification and Farm Livestock Fencing.


The Woodford County Agriculture Advance-ment Council, Inc. was approved for $60,000 in Woodford County funds to administer a cattle menu approach for three model pro-grams including Cattle Handling Facilities, Cattle Genetics, and Forage Improvement.


The Woodford County Agriculture Advance-ment Council, Inc. was approved for $71,351 in Woodford County funds to administer a menu approach for two model programs in-cluding Hay, Straw and Commodity Storage and Technology.


The Woodford County Agriculture Advance-ment Council, Inc. was approved for $30,000 in Woodford County funds to administer a livestock menu approach for two model pro-grams including On Farm Water and Goat & Sheep Diversification.

State Funded Investments

Kentucky Agricultural Finance $2,000,000 Corporation

The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation was approved for $2,000,000 in state funds to develop a Beginning Farmer Loan Program that complements the existing lending opportunities available through the Farm Service Agency, commercial banks, and lenders within Farm Credit Services.

Kentucky Agricultural Finance $1,000,000 Corporation

The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation was approved for $1,000,000 in state funds for the development of a Coordinated Value-added Assistance Loan Fund program that compliments the existing lending opportunities available

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through the Farm Service Agency, commercial banks, and lenders within the Farm Credit Sys-tem.

Kentucky Beef Network $2,465,630

The Kentucky Beef Network (KBN) was approved for $2,465,630 in state funds for continued funding of the existing program designed to enhance net returns to cattle producers through marketing opportunities, data management, and comprehensive farm management systems.

Kentucky Agricultural Heritage $1,000,000 Center

The Kentucky Agricultural Heritage Center, Inc. was approved for $1,000,000 in state funds for the market/development study, the architectural design/development and the marketing/promotion of the center.

Kentucky Center for Agriculture $400,725 and Rural Development Inc.

The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development Inc. was approved for $400,725 in state funds to foster business success and growth by providing technical assistance and educational opportunities for Kentucky agricul-tural and rural businesses seeking to enhance their economic opportunities.

Kentucky Community and Technical $182,500 College System

The Kentucky Community and Technical Col-lege System (KCTCS) was approved for $182,500 in state funds to teach farmers how to effectively use computer technology.

Kentucky Community and Technical $892,500 College System

The Kentucky Community and Technical Col-lege System was approved for $892,500 in state funds to continue offering courses to farmers that teach them how to effectively use computer technology for financial re-cords, inventory, livestock records, research/marketing on the internet, communicate through e-mail and other general computer functions.

Kentucky Horticulture Council, Inc. $1,227,100

The Kentucky Horticulture Council was ap-proved for $1,227,100 for the continuing sup-port of education and training for the growth of Kentucky’s Horticulture Industry.

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Appendix C: Investments By Category

Capital Access Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Beginning Farmer Loan Program Franklin $2,000,000.00

Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Coordinated Value-added Assistance Loan Fund Franklin $1,000,000.00

$3,000,000.00

Education Carroll County Agriculture Development Fund, Inc. Cost-share Program: 4-H Livestock Carroll $7,000.00

Harrison County Board of Education Agricultural Education Center Harrison $75,000.00

Jessamine County FFA Alumni Association Youth Cost-share Program Jessamine $6,000.00

Jessamine County FFA Alumni Association Education Assistance for Tobacco Dependent Farmers Jessamine $10,000.00

Kentucky Agricultural Heritage Center, Inc. Agricultural Heritage Center Study & Design Mercer $1,000,000.00

Kentucky Community and Technical College System Computers for Farmers Woodford $182,500.00

Kentucky Community and Technical College System Computers for Farmers & Welding Courses Woodford $892,500.00

Maysville Community and Technical College Welding & Diesel Maintenance Courses Mason $124,800.00

Shepherd's Rug (The) Wool Floor Covering Instruction Book Montgomery $1,100.00

Spencer County Public Schools Agricultural Computer Modules Spencer $25,000.00

$2,323,900.00

Environmental Stewardship Fayette County Rural Land Management Board, Inc. Purchase of Conservation Easements Fayette $250,000.00

Hancock County Conservation District Cost-share Program: On-farm Drainage Enhancement Hancock $100,000.00

Muhlenberg County Farmers Market Assoc., Inc Cost-share Program: On-farm Drainage Enhancement Muhlenberg $54,096.00

Warren County Conservation District Cost-share Program: On-farm Drainage Enhancement Warren $80,000.00

$484,096.00

Marketing Allen County Extension District Board Agricultural Marketing & Education Center Allen $74,500.00

Alley Farms Agri-tourism Award: Agri-tourism Development Lawrence $50,000.00

Bed and Breakfast Association of Kentucky Inc. Agri-tourism Award: Kentucky Farm Stays Program Washington $15,000.00

Bramble Ridge Orchard, LLC (The) Agri-tourism Award: Certified Kitchen Montgomery $38,311.00

Castle Hill Farm, Inc. Agri-tourism Award: Certified Kitchen Woodford $32,675.00

Cave Run Resort and Stable Agri-tourism Award: Retail Facility Bath $50,000.00

Central Kentucky Agritourism Association, Inc. Agri-tourism Award: Regional Marketing & Promotion Washington $10,000.00

Chrisman Mill Vineyards, Inc. Agri-tourism Award: Facility Upgrade/Expansion Jessamine $50,000.00

Christian County/Hopkinsville Development Corporation Farmers' Market Award: Facility Construction Christian $85,000.00

Christian Way Farm, LLC Agri-tourism Award: Facility Upgrade/Expansion Christian $18,150.00

City of Cadiz - Renaissance on Main Farmers' Market Advertising Trigg $1,000.00

City of Springfield Farmers' Market Award: Pavilion Washington $50,000.00

City of Springfield Farmers' Market Award: Pavilion Completion Washington $10,200.00

City-County Fair Association, Ltd. Marketing & Sales Pavilion Cumberland $27,000.00

Cumberland Farm Products Association, Inc. Farmers' Market Award: Produce Displays Wayne $5,000.00

Cumberland Farm Products, Inc. Cooperative Operating Expenses Wayne $95,000.00

Elements Enterprises, LLC (The) Agri-tourism Award: Infrastructure Expansion Boyle $49,988.00

Equus Run Vineyards, LLC Agri-tourism Award: Facility Upgrade/Expansion Woodford $50,000.00

Franklin County Fair and Horseshow Association, Inc. Open-sided Marketing Facility Franklin $37,000.00

Garrard County Fair Board Marketing Facility Garrard $2,500.00

Gateway Resource Conservation Development Agri-tourism Award: Eco/Agri-tourism Promotion & Assistance Elliott $50,000.00

Hart County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Farmers' Market Development Hart $1,500.00

Henry County Fiscal Court Agriculture Marketing Facility Henry $100,000.00

Hurstland Farm, Inc. Agri-tourism Award: Barn Conversion Woodford $50,000.00

Jackson's Orchard & Nursery, Inc. Agri-tourism Award: Facility Upgrade/Expansion Warren $50,000.00

John F. Dance Enterprises, Inc. Agri-tourism Award: Facility Upgrade/Expansion Woodford $37,000.00

Johnson County Extension District Farmers' Market Award: Facility Construction Johnson $22,300.00

Kentucky Roots LLC Agri-tourism Award: Facility Upgrade/Expansion Lawrence $24,000.00

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Lexington Lions Club, Inc. Livestock Education & Show Facility Fayette $100,000.00

Logan County Extension District Board Farmers' Market Award: Facility Construction Logan $120,000.00

London-Laurel County Farmers Market Association Farmers' Market Award: Facility Expansion Laurel $50,000.00

Maple Hill Manor Enterprises, Inc. Agri-tourism Award: Agri-tourism Fiber Education & Marketing

Center

Washington $50,000.00

Marion County Fair, Inc. Agricultural Center Upgrade Marion $12,000.00

McLean County Fiscal Court Livestock Show & Sales Pavilion McLean $15,000.00

Metcalfe County Fiscal Court Agricultural Marketing Facility Metcalfe $75,000.00

Monroe County 4-H Council, Incorporated Livestock Show & Sales Equipment Monroe $2,556.00

Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Industrial Authority Marketing Specialist Montgomery $10,000.00

Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Industrial Authority Marketing Specialist Montgomery $108,000.00

Nicholas County Farmers Market Farmers' Market Award: Facility Enhancement Nicholas $6,000.00

Reed Farm Service, Inc. Agri-tourism Award: Certified Kitchen Bourbon $15,370.00

River Valley Agritourism Alliance, Inc. Agri-tourism Award: Regional Marketing & Promotion Mason $3,000.00

Serenity Hill Fiber and Living History Farm, LLC Agri-tourism Award: Agri-tourism Development Jessamine $3,000.00

Southern Kentucky Regional Farmers' Market, Inc. Farmers' Marketing Advertising/Promotion Warren $10,000.00

Stonebrook Winery LLC Agri-tourism Award: Facility Renovation Campbell $9,000.00

Sweet Home Spun Agri-tourism Award: Studio/Retail Development for Wool Products Henry $50,000.00

Todd County Board of Education Dairy Vending Machines Todd $4,000.00

Tommy Bennett Orchard, LLC Agri-tourism Award: Agri-tourism Development Larue $50,000.00

$1,870,050.00

Production Appalachian Alternative Agriculture of Jackson County, Inc. Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Ag. Div, Dairy, Swine, Timber Jackson $125,000.00

Breathitt County Conservation District Cost-share Program: Heifer Replacement Breathitt $15,750.00

Buffalo Trace Area Development District Cost-share Program: Heifer Replacement Robertson $21,000.00

Burton Livestock, LLC Holstein Heifer Replacement Program Mason $424,818.00

Carroll County Agriculture Development Fund Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Fencing, Forage, Genetics, Carroll $134,000.00

Carroll County Agriculture Development Fund Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Ag. Div., Dairy Div., Goat Div., Carroll $30,000.00

Clinton/Cumberland Cattlemen's Association, Inc. Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Forage, Genetics, Handling,

HSC

Cumberland $210,000.00

Cumberland Thoroughbred Training Center, LLC Equine Training Facility Cumberland $75,000.00

Daviess County Conservation District Cost-share Program: Tiling Daviess $90,300.00

Franklin County Cattlemen's Association, Inc. Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Ag. Div., Fencing, Genetics,

Handling, HSC, Technology

Franklin $130,362.00

Gallatin County Agricultural Diversification Association, Inc. Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Ag. Div., Dairy, Goat/Sheep, Gallatin $92,000.00

Gallatin County Livestock Association, Inc. Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Fencing, Handling, Genetics,

Forage, HSC

Gallatin $163,000.00

Harrison County Extension District Education Fund Shared-use Equipment Storage Facility Harrison $10,988.00

Henry County Cattlemen's Association, Inc. Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Ag. Div., Dairy Div., Fencing,

Genetics, Goat Div., Handling, HSC, Technology, Timber

Henry $364,816.00

Jackson County Cattlemen's Association, Inc. Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Forage, HSC Jackson $150,000.00

Jackson County Cattlemen's Association, Inc. Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Handling, Genetics, Fencing, Jackson $150,000.00

Johnson County Agricultural Advancement Council Cost-share Program: Heifer Replacement Johnson $12,000.00

Kentucky Beef Network, LLC KBN-3 Fayette $2,465,630.00

Kentucky Horticulture Council, Inc. Horticulture Marketing and Technical Support - 3 Scott $1,227,100.00

Mason County Board of Education High School Greenhouse Mason $45,000.00

Monroe County Conservation District Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Genetics, Handling, Fencing,

Forage, Water

Monroe $200,000.00

Monroe County Conservation District Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Fencing, Forage, Genetics,

Handling, Water

Monroe $200,000.00

Morgan County Fiscal Court Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Fencing, Goat/Sheep, Handling,

HSC

Morgan $220,200.00

Mountain Cattlemen's Association Cost-share Program: Heifer Replacement Lee $12,000.00

Mountain Cattlemen's Association, Inc. Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Genetics, Handling Lee $30,000.00

(Marketing cont.)

Lan Mark Farm, LLC Agri-tourism Award: Retail Facility Bath $50,000.00

LaRue County Beef Cattle Association, Inc. Retained Ownership for Cattle-Grayson Co. Grayson $5,000.00

Lawrence County Extension District Board Farmers' Market Award: Facility Construction Lawrence $36,000.00

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Ohio County Cattlemen's Association, Inc. Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Forage, Genetics, Handling,

Water

Ohio $55,000.00

Oldham County Farm Bureau of Oldham County, Kentucky Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Ag. Div., Dairy Div., Fencing,

Genetics, Goat & Sheep Div., Handling, HSC, Swine Div., Technol-

ogy, Timber

Oldham $54,690.00

Powell County Livestock Producers Association, Inc. Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Fencing, Forage, HSC Powell $84,000.00

Russell County Cattlemen's Association, Inc. Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Handling, Genetics, HSC, For-

age

Russell $371,000.00

Scott County Beef Improvement Association, Inc. Cost-share Program: Tennant Farmer Scott $122,000.00

Taylor County Cattlemen's Association, Inc. Youth Heifer Chain Taylor $13,360.00

Tim's Cattle Hoof Trimming Mobile Hoof Trimming Service Boyle $2,500.00

Trimble County Cattleman's Association, Inc. Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Forage, Genetics, Handling,

Fencing, HSC, Tech., Goat & Sheep, Dairy, Timber, Swine, Ag. Div.

Trimble $226,000.00

Washington County Cattlemen Association, Inc. Cost-share Program: Model Menu w/CHAPS - Fencing, Forage,

Genetics, Handling, HSC

Washington $190,000.00

Wayne County Agricultural Development Council, Inc. Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Ag. Div., Dairy Div., Fencing,

Forage, Genetics, Goat & Sheep, Handling, HSC, Swine Div, Tech-

nology

Wayne $200,000.00

Whitley County Cattlemen's Association, Inc. Cost-share Program: Heifer Replacement Whitley $12,000.00

Whitley County Small Farms Project, Inc Cost-share Program: Heifer Chain Whitley $12,500.00

Woodford County Agriculture Advancement Council, Inc, Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Handling, Genetics, and Forage Woodford $60,000.00

Woodford County Agriculture Advancement Council, Inc. Cost-share Program: Model Menu - HSC, Technology Woodford $71,351.00

Woodford County Agriculture Advancement Council, Inc. Cost-share Program: Model Menu - Ag. Div., Fencing Woodford $95,000.00

Woodford County Agriculture Advancement Council, Inc. Cost-share Program: Model Menu - On Farm Water, Goat & Sheep Woodford $30,000.00

$8,198,365.00

R & D / Technical Assistance Sharpe Farm Goat Research & Demonstration Farm Whitley $1,500.00

Clark County Fiscal Court Purchase of Development Rights Study Clark $5,000.00

Farm and Garden Market Cooperative Association, Inc. Farmers' Market Award: Feasibility Study for Lexington Farmers'

Market Permanent Location

Fayette $12,500.00

Kentucky Produce and Aquaculture Alliance Cooperative Development Feasibility Study Final Phase Hardin $44,500.00

The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Develop-

ment, Inc.

Agri-business Assistance Hardin $400,725.00

Meade County Riverport Authority Preliminary Engineer & Design of Riverport Development Meade $20,000.00

$484,225.00

Value-added Processing Elk Creek Vineyards Agri-tourism Award: Winery & Restaurant Owen $50,000.00

Fire on The Ridge Farm, LLC Hot Pepper Sauce Production Facility Bracken $19,120.00

Gone Fishin Catfish Farms, Inc. Aquaculture Transportation Butler $4,000.00

Hope Ridge Farm Country Ham, LLC Ham Processing Operation Expansion Mason $100,000.00

John's Custom Meats LLC Meat Processing Expansion Warren $250,000.00

Katelyn's Honey, Inc. Value-added Processing Expansion Boone $293,850.00

Owensboro Grain Company, LLC Biodiesel Facility & Equipment Daviess $1,252,250.00

Southeast Vintners, LLC Agri-tourism Award: Cider Fermentation Facility Fayette $50,000.00

Creech Services, Inc. Compost Production Expansion Fayette $618,309.00

Kentucky Sweet Sorghum Producers and Processors Asso- Sorghum Syrup Cook-off Trailer Fayette $3,750.00

Knotwood Craftsmen Investments Corporation, Inc. High-tech Woodworking Facility & Woodworking School Jackson $632,000.00

$3,273,279.00

(Production cont.)

Summary of Non-Model Project Investment Areas

Capital Access $3,000,000.00 Education $2,323,900.00 Environmental Stewardship $484,096.00 Marketing $1,870,050.00 Production Agriculture $8,198,365.00 R & D / Technical Assistance $484,225.00 Value-added Processing $3,273,279.00

Appendix C

Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy

404 Ann Street

Frankfort, KY 40601

http://agpolicy.ky.gov

Governor Fletcher and the Kentucky Legislature continue to make great strides toward lessening Kentucky’s dependence on tobacco production while revitalizing the farm economy by investing 50 percent of Kentucky's Master Settlement Agreement into the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund. The Kentucky Agriculture Development Board has funded an array of county, regional and state projects designed to increase net farm income and create sustainable new farm-based business enterprises.

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Sandy Gardner

Tim Hughes

Nicole Ray

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Kentucky Department of Agriculture

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Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy · · 2013-04-29The staff of the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy continues its outstanding efforts ... Since its establishment,