08/25/2025
Applications for this year’s program are available beginning Tuesday, August 26, at the Laurel County Extension Office or online at https://laurel.ca.uky.edu/caip. Completed applications must be returned to the Extension Office no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 18.
CAIP provides financial assistance to Kentucky producers through 11 incentive areas designed to boost farm income, increase efficiency, and encourage innovative practices. Eligible categories include:
• Agricultural Diversification
• Animal, Large (including new BSE rules for bull purchases)
• Animal, Small
• Farm Infrastructure
• Fencing & On-Farm Water
• Forage & Grain Improvement
• Innovative Agricultural Systems
• On-Farm Energy
• Poultry & Other Fowl
• Ag Tech & Leadership Development
• Value-Added & Marketing
Local producers are encouraged to review the 2025 guidelines carefully before applying, as several program rules have changed this year.
The cost-share program is funded by the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy and the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund and administered locally by the Laurel County Cattlemen’s Association.
For additional details, contact the Laurel County Extension Office at 606-864-4167.