The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Approves Funding for Agricultural Diversification and Rural Development Projects
The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board recently approved $2,956,072 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the commonwealth at its monthly board meeting.
“The grants awarded today by the Kentucky Agriculture Development Board will help Kentucky continue to diversify its agricultural outputs,” said Commissioner of Agriculture and board chair Dr. Ryan Quarles. “The board’s diversification focus is important in encouraging a variety of pursuits for our agricultural community.”
Laurel County’s Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) Receives Funding
Among the projects approved was $126,000 for Laurel County’s Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP).
CAIP provides Kentucky agricultural producers with cost-share assistance on practices to allow them to improve and diversify their current farm operations. CAIP covers a wide variety of agricultural enterprises in its 11 investment areas, including, but not limited to:
- Bees and honey
- Equine
- Forage
- Beef and dairy cattle
- Goats and sheep
- Horticulture
- Poultry
- Swine
- Timber and technology
- Energy efficiency and production
- Farm infrastructure and water enhancement
- Marketing
- Value-added production
Application periods and deadlines for CAIP will be advertised locally.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 2.3: By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists, and fishers.
- Target 8.2: Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading, and innovation.
- Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being.
- Target 12.2: By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
- Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning.
- Target 15.1: By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The article does not explicitly mention any indicators. However, some potential indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets include:
- Percentage increase in agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers
- Number of diversified agricultural enterprises supported
- Investment in infrastructure for agricultural development
- Reduction in resource use and waste in agricultural practices
- Integration of climate change measures in agricultural policies and practices
- Extent of conservation and restoration of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Table
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | Target 2.3: By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists, and fishers. | Percentage increase in agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | Target 8.2: Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading, and innovation. | Number of diversified agricultural enterprises supported |
| SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure | Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being. | Investment in infrastructure for agricultural development |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | Target 12.2: By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources. | Reduction in resource use and waste in agricultural practices |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning. | Integration of climate change measures in agricultural policies and practices |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | Target 15.1: By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services. | Extent of conservation and restoration of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems |
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