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Aug 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Regular Business Meeting Minutes
The board conducted a regular business meeting covering various administrative and financial matters. Key topics included updates from the Department of Agriculture and the Executive Director, the review and approval of the financial and compliance reports, and the consideration of multiple action items. These items included administrative funding requests, program amendments, new application referrals, and specific project funding approvals such as the Large and Food Animal Veterinary Incentives Program, infrastructure projects like fertilizer plants and farmers market pavilions, and the Pilot Horticulture Incentives Loan Program.
Jul 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Regular Business Meeting
The board reviewed reports from the Department of Agriculture and the Executive Director, covering county submissions and incentive program updates. The board approved financial reports and a time extension request for a project. Several new applications for referral were presented and referred to committees. Programs recommended for approval included CAIP, Deceased Farm Animal Removal, and Youth Ag Incentives Program applications. Program amendments were approved for Garrard County. Specific project funding recommendations were discussed and acted upon, including an upgrade for a feed facility, equipment expansion for a fertilizer solutions company, and a monitoring program for an invasive species. Two applications were denied due to lack of county funding or misalignment with the board's mission. The meeting also included an executive session for the Application Review and Compliance Committee to discuss specific applications.
Jun 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Regular Business Meeting
The board meeting focused on several key items, including updates from the Department of Agriculture and the Executive Director. The board reviewed and approved financial reports and committed funds. Numerous applications for funding were approved across various programs, including the County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP), Deceased Farm Animal Removal (DAR), Next Generation Farmer (NextGen), Shared-Use Equipment, and Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP). Additionally, the board approved requested program amendments for Green and Henry Counties and several project funding recommendations for facilities and equipment upgrades across multiple counties. The board also approved Pilot Horticulture Incentives Loan Program applications and received a report on pending applications and the Application Review & Compliance Committee's recommendations.
May 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Regular Business Meeting Minutes
The board reviewed and approved financial reports and committed funds. Key actions included the transfer of $19 million to the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation and the rejection of a budget amendment request from the Kentucky Dairy Development Council. The board authorized funding for numerous programs, including Agricultural Development Fund applications across various counties, and approved specific project requests for veterinary services, agricultural facilities, and market feasibility studies. One project application from Bunge USA Grain, LLC was denied due to lack of demonstrated financial need and limited available funds.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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