Kentucky farms, food businesses and processors handling Kentucky-grown food can be reimbursed 75% (up to $3,750) of an approved food safety or efficiency consultant; monthly deadlines, first-come first-served.
This Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund program reimburses Kentucky farm families, businesses and processors for food safety and efficiency consultation services from approved consultants. Applicants are limited to 75% cost-reimbursement, not to exceed $3,750 in state and county funds within a program year, and it is a one-time lifetime award per household or business (retroactive to 2022). Applications are due by close of business on the last Friday of each month and, if eligible requests exceed funds, are funded first-come, first-served until funds are expended.
Applicants must process or handle Kentucky grown food product for human consumption.
Applicants must be located in Kentucky.
Only one individual per household and/or business may apply, as a one-time lifetime limit retroactive to 2022.
Only expenditures incurred after the application is received by the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy are eligible.
Consultation services must be provided by an approved Eligible Consultant (others may be considered with credentials submitted).
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