By News Reporter Gabby Cedano
The Christian County Conservation District is preparing to accept applications from local farmers for the 2025 County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP), a cost-share initiative designed to support local farm improvements and agricultural growth.
Through the program, farmers can apply to receive money back for agriculture and livestock improvement related projects.
Informational and educational meetings will be held on Tuesday, August 26, at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, September 2, at 7:00 a.m. at the Christian County Extension Office on Pembroke Road in Hopkinsville. Attendance at one of these sessions is required for all applicants, as the Kentucky Office of Agriculture Policy mandates completion of an education session prior to payment.
Applications will be distributed at the meetings and will also be available beginning Monday, August 25 at 7:30 a.m. through Friday, September 12 at 4:00 p.m. at the Conservation District Office at, 3237 Eagle Way Bypass, Hopkinsville.
Farmers working on projects in investment areas such as cattle genetics, farm infrastructure, pasture reseeding, field tiling and more could receive funds back from the cost share program .
Those accepted into the program will share receipts detailing project costs with the conservation district and if the costs align with the investment area they applied for then they can receive up to a $2,500 reimbursement.
Local producers interested in applying are encouraged to attend one of the scheduled meetings to learn more about program opportunities, requirements, and funding.
For more information, contact Conservation District Administrator Leslie Fourqurean at (270) 987-3500.