Fayette County

Soil Conservation District

FCCD is currently accepting applications. 

They are due by the 1st day of each month.  Below are details on how to apply for funding.

Limits:

● $5000 per farm/year with $15,000 Lifetime Maximum

● 50% Cost Share on Approved Items

Application Requirements & Steps

1. View Seed List of what is cost-shared (if you are doing seeding).

2. Complete soil tests and submit them.  Apply necessary amendments prior to seeding. Soil tests must be done within the last 6 months.  They can be done from Fayette County Extension Office.

3. Start on your project & keep receipts related to project.  Seed planting must be completed by the date on AGR-18 Seeding Date Guidelines published by University of Kentucky.

4. Obtain Farm Serial Number (if you don't have one already) through Farm Service Agency.

5. Complete educational session (convention/workshop/course) related to your project area.  Keep agenda to attach with application.

6. When project is completed, submit application, copy of soil test, receipts, W9 Tax Form, and Producer Certification Form no later than the 1st day of each month.                                                        Applications are to be mailed to :
   141 Leestown Center Way
   Suite 210
   Lexington, KY 40511

7. Conservation District Staff and/or Board of Supervisors will review application and plan farm visit to confirm project.

8. Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet 2nd Tuesday of the following month that you submit application & will review applications.  Letters of approval (with payment) or denial will be sent by the Friday of the board meeting.

9. If denied, producer has 15 days to write letter of appeal which will be reviewed by Conservation District Board of Supervisors.

10. Tax Form 1099 will be sent to all applicants who receive more than $600 in payment.

Resources:

Fayette County Conservation District Equipment Rental Program

Grazing Systems Planning Guide

Efficient Pasture Systems

UK College of Ag Forage Program

Forage Publications

KDA Hay Sales Directory

KDA Forage Testing Program

Hay & Forage Grower Magazine

Kentucky Forage & Grazing Council