The Hardin County AgriÂcultural Investment Programs annual grant programâs applications now are available at the Hardin County Extension Service through the end of January 2021. Applications are on the table just inside the front door. Applications must be returned by close of business Jan. 31. Project completion deadline is Aug. 15.
The CAIP program is administered locally by the Hardin County Extension District Board with money provided by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund. The CAIP program 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. Funding comes from the National Tobacco Settlement Agreement via KADF.