County Agricultural Development Councils

By August 2000, each county established a council to evaluate the needs of the local agricultural economy, devise a plan that would identify programs best suited to support the county's agriculture, and assist local applicants in preparing proposals to spend county funds to be submitted to the state Agricultural Development Board (ADB). The County Council membership includes:

• 2 farmers selected by the county Farm Service Agency Committee
• 2 individuals selected by the county Conservation District Board
• 2 individuals selected by the county Extension Councils
• 2 young farmers selected by the other six Council members (age 21-40)

Council Member terms are two years. The county Cooperative Extension Service provides administrative support to the County Council. County Councils submit recommended projects to the state ADB for approval.

County Account Information

County Council Member Updates (.xls, KB)
(This spreadsheet is for extension agent access to update county council member information. Please e-mail the update to govkyagpolicy@ky.gov.)

Currently, County Profiles & Comprehensive Plans are no longer available on-line. If you wish to view your county's Comprehensive Plan, then please contact your local County Cooperative Extension Office.

County Council Resources

• County Plan Update Initiative Guide (23 KB, pdf)
   
• Action Guide (16 KB, pdf)
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• County Comprehensive Plan Outline (11 KB, pdf)
   
• County Plan Approvals & Revisions
   
• County Council Application Prioritization Sheet (.pdf, 11 KB) (.doc, 30 KB)
   
• Conducting a County Asset Inventory