Fall application deadlines
Both of the bigger cost-share programs (up to $20,000 for state and unlimited for federal) have Fall deadlines. Notifications of award are sent out in the spring of the following year.
If you are interested in either the state or federal cost-share program, contact Jared Davenport, partner employee of the NRCS and Woodford County Conservation District:
859-873-4941 Ext. 3
KY State Cost Share
The Woodford County Conservation District accepts applications for cost-share funding under the Kentucky Soil and Water Quality Cost Share Program until October 31st.
The Kentucky Soil Erosion and Water Quality Cost Share Program was created to help agricultural operations protect the soil and water resources of Kentucky and to implement their agriculture water quality plans. The program helps landowners address existing soil erosion, water quality and other environmental problems associated with their farming or woodland operation. Download a comprehensive list of practices with detailed guidelines, here.
Funding for practices is approved by the Kentucky Soil and Water Conservation Commission as funds are available. Approved applicants are reimbursed at a 75% cost share for installing practices up to the maximum amount ($20,000.00) allowed per applicant per year. Applications may be requested at any time during the year and are ranked annually.
Stop by the office at 180 Beasley Road from 7:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday - Friday to discuss your needs. Call 859-873-4941 Ext. 3. for more information.
Conservation at Work
Conservation at Work
Well Decommissioning
Tree and Shrub Pruning
Wetland Wildlife Habitat Management
EQIP is the Natural Resource Conservation Service's (NRCS - federal) flagship conservation program that helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners integrate conservation on working lands. This program provides technical and financial assistance to address natural resource concerns related to:
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water and air quality;
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ground and surface water conservation;
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soil health;
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soil erosion and sedimentation;
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wildlife habitat; and
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drought and weather resilience.
Applications accepted until September 25th. Review the EQIP Fact Sheet, and contact Jared Davenport with any questions.
Jared Davenport
jared.davenport@usda.gov; 859-873-3411 Ext 3
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