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The County Agricultural Incentives Program (CAIP) is a Kentucky state program that provides cost-share assistance to agricultural producers for practices that increase net farm income, improve efficiency, and support diversification or innovation
The Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP) encourages students ages 9 - 18 to engage in and explore agricultural opportunities. Incentive areas include ag diversification, animal production, forage and grain improvement, showmanship, and country ham projects. Eligible cost-share is on a 50/50 basis up to a maximum of $400.00 per year basis for individual youth.
Informational Meeting: Monday, July 6, 2026 - 7:00 pm, Campbell County Extension Ag Complex
Sign Up Period- July 6 through July 30, 2026 - 4:00 p.m.
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 4:00 p.m.
Retro Date: December 2, 2025
Complete Practice Deadline and Submit Paperwork: Friday, January 29, 2027
Application available July 6, 2026
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Application requirements:
-A copy of your driver's license, or equivalent ID, and a utility bill displaying the same address must be submitted with your application.
- Only residents of Kentucky are eligible to apply.
2026 Guidelines (CAIP) (pdf)
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DownloadYAIP Student Report Certification (pdf)
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