Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy

Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy

Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund:

UK ANR Agent LYNC Meeting

Questions about…

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UK ANR Agent LYNC Meeting, April 2, 2013

Applications, guidelines for… CAIP Deceased Farm

Animal Removal

Shared-Use Equipment

Farmers’ Market Competitive Grant

Tammy BrookshierProgram Coordinator

Biff BakerProject Manager

Project application Project pre-

application Potential project

Questions about…

Reporting requirements

Reporting forms Producer reports Project compliance Program

compliance Searchable website

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Kylee PalmerDirector of Compliance

Bryan ThomasCompliance Specialist

Questions about…

http://kafc.ky.gov/

Angie JusticeEnergy Program

Coordinator

Cyndi HallLoan Program Manager

KAFC Project financing Loan programs

Related to On-farm Energy Program… Application,

guidelines Eligibility Site visits, funding

Bill McCloskeyKAFC, Energy

http://ag-energy.ky.gov/

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http://kafc.ky.gov/

http://ag-energy.ky.gov/

Area Contacts

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2013 Funds

Budget approved every two years Based on state economists

estimates Nothing is guaranteed Expect a 13% reduction in county

funds, based on 2013 budget Last five years counties shared

$16.4 MThis year - $14.2 M

Compare to state funds at $2.6 M Why?

Revenue ▼ + Debt obligation ▲ = Less $$ 6


Agricultural Development Fund Appropriations Agricultural Development Fund Appropriations

(FY 2001-2014)

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5,000,000

10,000,000

15,000,000

20,000,000

25,000,000

30,000,000

35,000,000

40,000,000

45,000,000

County Allocations Conservation State Projects & Admin Debt Service

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4% County Council Administrative Funds

County Eligibility: $20,000 or more in annual allocation up to 4% of the county’s annual

allocation, maximum of $15,000.Eligible uses of Council administrative

funds: Only for costs incurred in the administration of the Council.– Office supplies, postage for Council

correspondence– Travel, registration fees to attend

workshops, KADF conference, etc.– Costs incurred in seeking out innovative

projects– Costs for holding public forums for

revision of county planThese funds are not for the administration of county programs or other non-

KADF related activities.

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Helpful Reminders

CAIP Producer Education Requirement:The producer is responsible for finding,

attending and attaining verification that this requirement has been met.

Minimum one education session within last 6-months

Related to farm management, production, best management practices or marketing

Includes field days, seminars, workshops, on-line courses, webinars, etc.

Extension’s Role: Provide feedback to program administrator

upon request on eligibility of educational events

Assist with producer “proof of attendance” for extension sponsored events

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Helpful RemindersWhen the County Council Meets:

Public Notice As a local council created by statute where the majority of the members are appointed by public agencies, each County Council is obligated to follow the Open Meetings Act.

– Provide public a schedule of regular meetings beginning of the year is a good time to do this

– Special called meetings (not on the regular schedule) - require written notice of meeting date, time, location and agenda and must be

• Sent to media and others requesting such notification

• Received a minimum of 24-hours in advance of meeting 72-hours is suggested, out of courtesy

• Only agenda items may be discussed at special meetings

– Minutes of meeting action must be kept and made available to the public upon request

Your Duty Under the Law guide available at http://ag.ky.gov/.

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Helpful Reminders

When the County Council Meets (cont.):

60-Day Rule – When an application for county funds is received, the council…

– Must meet and assign a priority to the application w/in 60-days of receiving the application

– Must forward the application and signed priority sheet to GOAP

Area Contact Notification – please provide your Area contact

– A list of regular scheduled meetings of the council

– Notice of any specially called meetings one week out, if possible

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Important Dates & Deadlines…DeadlinesAll deadlines are “in-hand.” Faxes, emails cannot be accepted, even to meet deadlines.

Last Friday of Each Month: - Program Applications- Requests for an Amendment- Project Applications

On-farm Energy Incentives Applications:

- April 26- June 28- Sept. 27- Dec. 27

Farmers’ Market Competitive Grant:

- May 31- Oct. 25

Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy

2013 ConferenceOctober 30

Sloan Convention CenterBowling Green

More info coming

in July!


Thank you!The Cooperative Extension Service serves a

vital role in the Agricultural Development Fund process.

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404 Ann StreetFrankfort, KY 40601

(502) 564-4627agpolicy.ky.gov

[email protected]

Governor’s Office of Agricultural PolicyRoger ThomasExecutive Director

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Joel NeaveillChief of Staff

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Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy

Documents

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county council orientation

advance of meeting

council correspondencetravel

local council

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