Your List of TAEP Approved Buildings for Cost-Share
September 3, 2024
If you’re looking for ways to fund your next agricultural building project, the Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Program offers farmers opportunities to improve their operations through cost-share support for approved building projects. New infrastructure can enhance your farm’s productivity, the animal welfare, and overall efficiency. Here are the buildings that you can get under the different TAEP producer programs.
This building is part of the Hay Storage producer program with the intention of it being used to store hay.
In addition to the basic TAEP program requirements and the master certificate, you will also need to meet one of these minimum program requirements:
The maximum reimbursement is 50% up to $7,000.
• Center structure only
• Structure must be new construction pole or hoop style barn
• At least one side/end must be completely open
• Sides/walls are optional
• Minimum of 1,200 sq. ft.
• Loft or 2nd level will not be considered in total square footage of structure
• Square footage is calculated post to post
• Minimum 14 ft. eave height
This building is part of the Working Structures producer program.
In addition to the basic TAEP program requirements and the master certificate, you will also need to meet one of these minimum program requirements:
The maximum reimbursement is 50% up to $4,000.
Get Ready to Apply
The 2024-2025 TAEP application period is October 1-7th for cost-share funding!
This building is part of the Livestock Solutions producer program.
In addition to the basic TAEP program requirements and the master certificate, you will also need to meet one of these minimum program requirements:
The maximum reimbursement is 50% up to $6,000.
This building is part of the Producer Diversification – Agritourism producer program.
There are no additional program requirements for this producer program outside of the basic TAEP program requirements, however there is more involved in the application process including a business plan and projected budget for the project. The pavilion will need to be used specifically for educational purposes.
The maximum reimbursement is 50% up to $12,000.
No minimum specs.
This building is part of the Producer Diversification – Agritourism producer program.
There are no additional program requirements for this producer program outside of the basic TAEP program requirements, however there is more involved in the application process including a business plan and projected budget for the project.
The maximum reimbursement is 50% up to $12,000.
No minimum specs.
Disclaimer: While Summertown Metals strives to keep this information up-to-date, please refer to the official TAEP website for the most accurate information.
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If you’re looking for ways to fund your next agricultural building project, the Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Program offers cost-share opportunities for farmers through their producer programs. There are several types of buildings you could get cost-sharing for from hay barns to commodity sheds, but there are some basic eligibility requirements for the TN TAEP program as well as each producer program...
