Today's Features

Harrison County Phase I Ag Development committee reminds everyone that a sign-up period for six programs is available now through the month of March and will include:

Genetic Programs; Forage Improvements; Diversification; Sheep and Goat Diversification; Fencing Improvement; and Cattle Handling.

Each of these programs has specific rules and regulations implemented by the state and local boards. Any questions relating to any of the programs contact the Harrison County Extension Office at 234-5510.

Phase I Update

The Harrison County Phase I committee announces a signup period for six upcoming programs. The period to signup will last the entire month of March and will include the following programs:

•Genetic Programs

•Forage Improvements

•Diversification

•Sheep and Goat Diversification

•Fencing Improvement

•Cattle Handling

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) at local USDA Service Centers or Conservation District office.

Land users may apply for EQIP at any time. Applications received by April 15 will be considered for this (federal fiscal year 2009) program year. Applications received after April 15 will be held until the next evaluation period.

The Kentucky Farm Service Agency (FSA) announces that regulations have changed to allow equine farmers, whose primary enterprise is to breed, raise and sell horses, to apply for an Emergency Loan with FSA. This change is a result of the 2008 Farm Bill.