KRS 248.717: Creation and implementation of board's programs.

Programs that shall be created by the board and overseen and implemented by the board

or committees include:

(1) Programs that receive direct funding from the board:

(a) A Farm Market Development and Infrastructure Program to develop regional,

integrated f arm markets, and regional or community capital projects. The

board may authorize moneys to the Department of Agriculture for each year of

the biennium to be used for agriculture market development and

infrastructure; and

(b) An Agricultural Entrepreneurshi p Program overseen by the board to support

small farm agricultural diversification through technical assistance, business

mentoring, and financial incentives.

(2) Programs that receive direct authorization for moneys from the agricultural

development fund by the General Assembly may include, but not be limited to:

(a) An Environmental Stewardship Program to provide cost -share assistance to

farmland owners for compliance with the state agriculture water quality plan

and other environmental compliance requirements; and

(b) A Rural Water Line Extension Program to provide municipal water in areas of

high agricultural activity or need. Priority shall be given to the tobacco -

impacted communities most adversely affected by tobacco losses. The General

Assembly shall authorize the issuance of bonds through the Kentucky

Infrastructure Authority for this program.

(3) The board may create and fund other agricultural assistance programs in addition to

those created under subsection (1) of this section, including an enviro nmental

cleanup program for cost -share assistance to tobacco warehouse operators for

demolition and abatement of environmental hazards associated with tobacco

warehouse structures.