FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 21, 2020) - The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $1,467,261 in 32 agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly board meeting, including projects in this area for Russell, Taylor, and Metcalfe counties.
On-Farm Energy Efficiency Incentives
The On-Farm Energy Efficiency Program provides incentives for Kentucky farm families to increase energy efficiency of existing equipment or facilities. Ten On-Farm Energy Efficiency grants were approved totaling $92,714 for recipients in Barren ($7,350), Daviess ($10,150), Grayson ($10,150), Metcalfe (2, $14,512), Muhlenberg ($10,150), Russell ($10,118), Taylor ($10,050), Warren ($10,084) and Webster ($10,150) counties.
4-H Country Ham Project
Metcalfe County 4-H Council, Inc. was approved for up to $1,446 in Metcalfe County funds to purchase 18 hams for Metcalfe County 4-H. Metcalfe County 4-H members that participate in the country ham project learn about the history behind curing hams, curing process, food safety, meat production and food preservation. For more information on this project, contact Amy Branstetter at (270) 432-3561 or ambr223@uky.edu.
