Awards Programs

2009 Agritourism Marketing & Promotion Program

The following guidelines were developed for the implementation of an Agritourism Marketing & Promotion Program, utilizing state Agricultural Development Funds for 2009.

Agri-tourism Program Flyer (.pdf, 22 KB)

Definitions:

For the purposes of this program, agritourism shall be defined as any economic activity that occurs on a farm for the enjoyment or education of the public to promote agricultural products, services, or experiences, which generate additional farm income.

Eligible Applicants:

Any regional agritourism organization engaging in marketing and promotion for agritourism businesses in multiple counties.

Funding Guidelines:

• $50,000 maximum per applicant/project, as a grant;
   
• For marketing and promotion activities;
   
• All projects require a 50% match from the applicant;
   
• Applicants may receive this award no more than twice.

Application:

Applicants must fill out the Agricultural Development Fund Project Application and submit the original and 19 copies to the Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy.
 
Deadlines for project applications. (63 KB, pdf)

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Resources:

• Guiding Principles for Board Action
   
• Kentucky Farms Are Fun (state agritourism Web site)