Kentucky Ag Development Fund (KADF)

Join CCCD, FSA, and KOAP to learn about the 2026 CAIP & YAIP program. Administrators will be answering your questions and applications will be available! Please RSVP to 502-732-6098 x3391 or carrollcountycd@gmail.com. Please note that we are not currently in the office as the building is undergoing repairs. the above information is the best way to reach us!

CAIP provides Kentucky agricultural producers with cost-share assistance on practices to allow them to improve and diversify their current farm operations. CAIP covers a wide variety of agricultural enterprises in its 11 incentive areas, including, but not limited to, bees and honey, equine, forage, beef and dairy cattle, goats and sheep, horticulture, poultry, swine, timber and technology, as well as energy efficiency and production, farm infrastructure and water enhancement, marketing, and value-added production. CAIP is a program of the KY Agricultural Development Fund (KADF) and is funded by the Tobacco Settlement Fund, part of the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA).

These funds will be distributed to producers as a tiered cost-share incentive to approved applicants, up to the county pro-rated maximum reimbursement among 3 investment areas. 

YAIP encourages students ages 9 - 18 to engage in and explore agricultural opportunities. Incentive areas include ag diversification, animal production, forage and grain improvement, showmanship, and country ham projects. Eligible cost-share is on a 50/50 basis up to a maximum of $1500.00 per year on a pro-rated basis for individual youth.