CAIP

Kentucky Agricultural Investment Fund (Phase I)

Todd County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP)

The Todd County Conservation District is administering a Phase I County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) for Todd County farmers.  Approved participants may receive limited cost-share reimbursement for approved, eligible agricultural investment expenses.  The County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) offers 11 investment areas that provide Kentucky agricultural producers cost-share assistance on practices that increase net farm income and opportunities to try new/innovative technologies or systems that improve farm efficiency and productivity. 

Signup for CAIP will begin at an orientation meeting on Tuesday evening, February 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. and also on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.  Both meetings will be held at the Todd County Extension Service, 240 Pond River Rd., Elkton.

Applications will be available at the orientation and can be submitted to the Todd County Conservation District office during normal business hours beginning February 18th, 2025.  The last day to turn in applications will be March 18, 2025. The District office is located at 101 Elk Fork Road, Elkton, KY (phone 265-5638, ext. 3).

There are 11 investment areas eligible for cost-share funding.  Maximum reimbursement will be $3,500 or less, per approved applicant.  Due to prorating of cost-share funds, maximum reimbursement will likely be less than $3,500.  Applicants may choose up to 3 CAIP investment areas in which to spend their approved cost-share funds.

  All applicants must meet criteria set by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, the Conservation District Board of Supervisors, and the Todd County Ag. Development Council.  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a current FSA Farm Number.  Additional rules as set forth by KADF apply to this program.  Complete program guidelines will be provided during orientation/signup.

Cost-share funds provided by Kentucky Agricultural Investment Fund

Program administered by the Todd County Conservation District

Important Dates:

Signup period begins: February 18, 2025

Signup period ends: March 18, 2025

Eligible purchases time frame: June 21, 2024 - June 20, 2025

Last day to turn in paperwork (invoices and cancelled checks): July 18, 2025

Last day to complete project: July 18, 2025

Checks will be mailed after: August 18, 2025

Starting in CAIP year 2020, Agricultural Water Quality Plans are required.  The office staff will provide you the information to complete your own.  The office staff is also required to conduct a number of site visits as listed in the CAIP standard guidelines.