County Agricultural Investment Program

Farmland Improvement & Utilization

The Farmland Improvement and Utilization Program (formerly Forage Improvement & Utilization) provides assistance to individual producers who implement practices for improved forage quality, quantity, and efficient use. It also encourages science-based forage management decisions.

This investment area is part of CAIP and requires the submission of the CAIP Application by an eligible Program Administrator, as well the county council priority sheet (.doc, 40 KB).

Investment Area Guidelines, Seed List, & Reporting:

2010 Guidelines
Only for applications approved by the KADB in 2010, regardless of agreement date.

2009 Guidelines
Only for applications approved by the KADB in 2009, regardless of agreement date.

Seed List
The seed list for the forage program is a dynamic document. It is periodically updated to reflect seed varieties that meet specifications for utilization in this program. Select the link below to view the most recent seed list.

Seed List [updated 11/25/2009]

Reporting Forms
The reporting forms for this investment area are available in Excel and Word format at the above link.

Resources:

American Forage and Grasslands Council

Efficient Pasture Systems (Evans & Lacefield)

KDA Farm Store: Hay Sales Directory

Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council

KY Natural Resources Conservation Service

Rotational Grazing (Henning, et. al.)

UK Forage Extension

UK Forage Publications