On October 6, 2011, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture announce the addition of equine livestock to the Kentucky Proud program.
The Kentucky Horse Council worked with KEEP on the establishment of this new program, and we believe this will be one more tool in the equine farm's toolbox to help market and sell our Kentucky-born horses.
Below are the steps you can follow to register your farm as Kentucky Proud:
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Print out and fill out the Kentucky Proud Equine form. (link) This is a specially designed form just for equine farm applicants. THIS LINK DISABLED ON 1/27/12 AS KDA UPDATES THE EQUINE APPLICATION.
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If you would like to apply for a marketing grant through the Kentucky Proud program, also print and fill out the Kentucky Proud Grant Application. (link) This form can also be found at http://www.kyproud.com/Members/index.htm. You may apply for a marketing grant at a later time as well.
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Mail all forms to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. They will verify your acceptance into the program and the status of your grant request.
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Attn: Vicky Stucker
100 Fair Oaks Lane, 5th floor
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
More Information about the Kentucky Proud Process from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture:
Membership:
It generally takes 2-3 weeks to process a membership application. Any questions regarding membership should be directed to Ms Vicky Stucker at 502-564-4983 or
vicky.stucker@ky.gov
Grants:
As for the grant applications, those applications requesting less than $5,000 can be reviewed immediately. Those requesting more than $5,000 must be reviewed by the Kentucky Proud Executive Committee which meets once a month, generally the first Tuesday of each month. Any questions regarding the Kentucky Proud grant application should be directed to Mr. Bill Clary at
bill.clary@ky.gov or 502-564-1137.
