CAIP (County Agricultural Investment Program)
The application period for 2025 CAIP funding is over. If you have questions about CAIP, please call the Extension Office at 270-866-4477.
Wanda Miick, program coordinator, will be at the Russell County Extension Office from 1:00 - 4:00 PM on the following dates to accept receipts and assist with completing required forms. Please call the Extension Office at 270-866-4477 to make an appointment.
- November 13
- November 25
- December 11
- December 22
When bringing receipts, please bring a copy of all receipts for your project, and copies of the front and back of cancelled checks. If you paid with a credit or debit card, a copy of the credit card statement, or bank statement, showing payment will suffice. You should mark out your account number. No receipts for cash purchases will be accepted.
CAIP GuidelinesAgriculture DiversificationAg. Tech. & Leadership DevelopmentLarge AnimalBQCA (Beef Quality Care and Assurance) certification is required.This can be attained through theKentucky Beef Network at https://www.kybeefnetwork.com/beef-quality--care-assurance-bqca.htmlSmall AnimalSmall Ruminant Quality Assurance Certification is required.This may be attained through theKentucky Sheep and Goat Development Officeat https://www.kysheepandgoat.org/srqaFarm Infrastructure |
Fencing & On-Farm Water
Forage & Grain ImprovementInnovative Ag SystemsOn-Farm EnergyPoultry & Other FowlValue-Added & Marketing |