Success StoryMartin County Agricultural Development Council



Martin County Agricultural Development Council

Author: Roger Mollette

Planning Unit: Martin County CES

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Plan of Work: Planting Agricultural Roots

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

 

The Martin County Agricultural Development Council recently received $30,000.00 from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Council.  The County Council with the Martin County Soil Conservation District acting as the Administrator of the program has chosen the County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP).  

Producers with a Farm Number and Water Quality Plan may apply for up to $5,000.00 for Primary Focus Areas and up to $1,500.00 for Secondary Focus Areas.  Producers will be responsible for 25% of the cost of requested programs.

The Agriculture Agent is responsible for working with the Council and Soil Conservation District and for organizing all training needed for the program.

Several Applicants have already completed the program with great success.  The remaining applicants will complete the program by the deadline set by the Council.  The program has helped the farmers in the county in many respects, such as, cattle handling, fencing, livestock housing and many others areas.






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