Bell County Conservation District

08/11/2026

08/10/2026

Bell County Conservation District will be accepting Bids for installing a septic system in Pineville, Ky 40977. Please contact Charlotte Hatfield @ 606.441.1525 for more information.

08/10/2026

Kentucky Conservation
C O S T - S H A R E P R O G R A M S

Kentucky State Cost Share
State Cost Share is administered by your local county conservation district.
Landowners can apply any time during the year.
Landowners need a farm number and an Ag. Water Quality Plan to apply.
Cost share is 75% of actual costs up to $20,000.

NRCS EQIP
(Environmental Quality Incentives Program)
EQIP is a national program, and farmers must go through NRCS to apply.
Applicants must have current crop/producer records, adjusted gross income, and HEL forms on file with Farm Service Agency. Applicants must have a farm number.
EQIP can have special funding opportunities for things like high tunnels or organic producers, check with your local office for more information.
NRCS CSP
(Conservation Stewardship Program)
CSP is a program for offers technical and financial assistance to help producers take their conservation efforts to the next level. Applicants have the same requirements as EQIP
Approved applicants receive a payment every year for 5 years. Payments are based on land use and enhancements.

CAIP (County Agricultural Investment Program)
This program is hosted through your local County Agricultural Development Council.
Applicants must have a valid farm number and an up-to-date Ag. Water Quality Plan.
The property has to lie within the county the applicant is applying to.
Deadlines vary by county.
A producer cannot receive more than $5,000 in a program year Applications and more information can be found at https://www.kyagr.com/agpolicy/

Local Cost Share
Your county conservation district or farm commodity group may have a local cost share.
Local cost shares or grants are determined by the local entity. Reach out to your local conservation district for more information.

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund, in statute, is administered by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board.

08/10/2026

MONEY FOR FARM IMPROVEMENTS
KENTUCKY AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FUND (KADF)
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM (CAIP)
Applications are available for Bell County's CAIP to assist farmers in making important farm investments.

Application Period:
August 3, 2026 through September 14, 2026
Applications will be accepted through to September 14, 2026.
Application Availability:
Organization
Monday - Thursday (10:00 am - 4:00 pm
For More Information:
Contact Charlotte Hatfield at (606) 441.-1525 or Email [email protected]
All applications are scored based on the scoring criteria set by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board.
Eligible Investment Areas:

Agriculture Diversification
AgTech & Leadership Development
Large Animal - Small Animal
Farm Infrastructure
Fencing & On-Farm Water
Forage & Grain Improvemnt
Innovative Ag. Systems
On-Farm Energy
Poultry & Other Fowl
Value Added & Marketing See less

04/21/2026

04/20/2026

This Pink Dogwood was from our Tree Giveaway 7 years ago. Thank you Kasey for sharing. Beautiful

04/20/2026

Our Annual Tree Give Away is this Saturday, April 25th, 2026, Located at Bell County Bus Garage, US 25 E on Log Mountain, Pineville, KY 40977. Just look for the buses. Opening 10:00 AM. Thank you Aaron Lewis for our Flyer you made. If any questions, please contact Charlotte Hatfield (606) 441.1525.

Look Forward to seeing everyone!!!

03/12/2026

https://youtu.be/BfztRz9hTWU

I found this youtube video looking for the Kentucky soil & water logo and watched it. So much history. I had to post this because I love History

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