Application Period is October 1st – 7th | ONLINE ONLY
**Producers must meet basic applicant eligibility & specific program requirements to apply**
Application A
In this application a variety of cost share programs are offered for agricultural producers involved in the production of cattle, dairy, goats/sheep, hay, commercial poultry, row crop (corn, cotton, soybeans, and/or wheat), and commercial swine.
Here are printable resources for each program area.
- Dairy Solutions
- Genetics
- Hay Equipment
- Hay Storage
- Herd Health
- Livestock Equipment
- Livestock Solutions
- Poultry Grower
- Row Crop Solutions
- Swine Producer
- Working Structures & Fence-line Systems
Application B
Producer Diversification – The goal of the Producer Diversification program is to encourage agricultural producers to expand or improve their existing working farm through the production of diversified agricultural products. This program provides cost share opportunities for industry sectors of Agritourism, Fruit & Vegetable, Honey Bee, Horticulture, Organic, and Value-Added Products. Applicant must meet basic eligibility and specific sector requirements to apply. Projects are identified by the sector in which they are eligible. Project categories include farm infrastructure, marketing, and specialized equipment.
Here are the programs available under Producer Diversification:
Applicant must complete an application proposal outlining the applicant’s agricultural operation, educational requirements, marketing plan, proposed project(s), and line-item project budget(s). Written cost estimates from each vendor/supplier are also required with the application proposal.
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Beginning Farmer
This program option allows applicants, who do not meet the current minimum requirements for any TAEP Application A program, the opportunity to participate with reduced minimum requirements in select programs (Genetics or Livestock Equipment). The purpose of this option is to help the beginning farmer applicant improve their operation with the goal of meeting TAEP minimum livestock/acreage requirements in the future.
– More Info –
- TAEP Overview – gives overview of TAEP and highlights economic impact
- TAEP Timeline – lists important dates and deadlines
- TAEP Updates 2024-2025 – provides current program updates
- Applying for TAEP – provides details on how to apply for TAEP
- Applicant Eligibility – highlights applicant responsibility, applicant agreement, and details application eligibility requirements
- Educational Requirements – details options for educational requirements
- Reimbursement Requirements – provides details regarding program purchases
- Verification Requirements – details verification requirements
- 50% Cost Share & Maximum Reimbursement – explains how payment is calculated and lists maximums
- Producer Programs – view individual program content including maximum reimbursement, minimum requirements, and eligible items
- TAEP Account Portal – the portal is an account management system for TAEP participants
- Contact TAEP – lists program coordinators, emails, and phone numbers
