Shelby County Extension Office

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP)

The County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) offers 11 investment areas that provide Kentucky agricultural producers cost-share assistance on practices that increase net farm income and opportunities to try new/innovative technologies or systems that improve farm efficiency and productivity. The Kentucky Office of Agricultural Programs administers this program.

The application period for the 2024 program year is now closed. Status letters were mailed out in late December for the 2024 program. Contact Evelyn White if you applied but have not received your letter. Approved producers can find the Approved Producer Packet below.

2024 CAIP Producer Report Form

2024 Education Certification Form

Summary of Expenses with Example Tab

Click here to access Guideline Revisions for program year 2024

Producer Guidelines and Responsibilities

Agricultural Diversification

Ag Tech & Leadership Development

Farm Infrastructure

Fencing & On-Farm Water

Forage & Grain Improvement

Forage & Grain Seed List

Innovative agricultural systems

Large Animal

Large Animal- Cattle EPD Standards

Value Added & Marketing Production

On-Farm Energy

Poultry and Other Fowl

Small Animal

Tenant Acknowledgement Form

Heifer Affidavit

Evelyn White, CAIP Program Administrator

Office Hours: Wednesdays 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cell phone: (502) 321-8757 (call or text)

E-mail: shelby.caip@gmail.com

Office Phone: (502) 633-4593

Shelby County Agricultural Investment Program

Shelby County Extension

1117 Frankfort Road

Shelbyville Kentucky 40065

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