Mccracken County Conservation District

04/02/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!!! This is it, the final day of our seedling giveaway!
There is only a limited number of trees so make sure you come out, the sooner the better. We will start at 10:00 sharp!

Couldn't make it out last Thursday?! No worries, we are having a 2nd round of our tree seedling giveaway TOMORROW, THURSDAY APRIL 2nd! We will start at 10:00. There are only a limited number of tree seedlings for tomorrow, be sure to come out as close to 10:00 as you can. Once they are all gone, they are gone! See you tomorrow, with hopefully a much calmer wind than last Thursday!

04/01/2026

Couldn't make it out last Thursday?! No worries, we are having a 2nd round of our tree seedling giveaway TOMORROW, THURSDAY APRIL 2nd! We will start at 10:00. There are only a limited number of tree seedlings for tomorrow, be sure to come out as close to 10:00 as you can. Once they are all gone, they are gone! See you tomorrow, with hopefully a much calmer wind than last Thursday!

03/26/2026

Come see us!!!

03/03/2026

Be on the lookout for the final decision on the date!

12/03/2025

***Attention McCracken County YOUTH***

What: YAIP Applications Reopen, up to $1,000 cost share
When: Monday, December 1st - Friday , December 19th
Who: McCracken County Residents Ages 9 - 18; or they must be enrolled in a McCracken Co program
Where: Applications can be picked up in at our office in the box on the door, at the McCracken County Cooperative Extension office at 2025 New Holt Rd., or they can be requested by email at [email protected].

**Please note there may be other requirements depending on the project.

09/17/2025

Don't forget applications are due THIS FRIDAY!! Blank copies are available in the box on our office door our at the McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office. Don't miss out on this cost share opportunity!
There is also a youth program for kids ages 9 and up!

The time has finally come!!
CAIP and YAIP are here!!
Applications are available for pickup in the mailbox on our door, at McCracken County Cooperative Extension, or you may request an application by email at [email protected]
*Something new this year, proof of residency is required when turning in applications, i.e. driver's license/ photo ID, utility bill, etc. The farm must be in McCracken county and you must be a Kentucky resident. Feel free to call the office at 270-554-5242 with any questions.

09/03/2025

Do you have existing soil erosion, water quality, or other environmental problems associated with farming?
Contact our office today about applying for State Cost Share!
This is a 75(State Cost Share Funds)/ 25(producer) cost share program with a maximum of $20,000 per producer. The DEADLINE to apply for this year's signup is OCTOBER 1st.
Below are some of the common eligible practices
• Grassed Waterways
• Diversion
• Grade Stabilization Structures (Rock Chutes)
• Cover Crop
• Cross Fencing
• Pasture Reseeding
• Heavy Use Area, Winter Feeding Pads
• Livestock Waterers & Pipeline
• Stream Crossings – Livestock or Equipment

If you have any questions about eligible practices or about how to apply please contact our office at 270-554-5242.
Here is a link to a blank application.👇

09/03/2025

The time has finally come!!
CAIP and YAIP are here!!
Applications are available for pickup in the mailbox on our door, at McCracken County Cooperative Extension, or you may request an application by email at [email protected]
*Something new this year, proof of residency is required when turning in applications, i.e. driver's license/ photo ID, utility bill, etc. The farm must be in McCracken county and you must be a Kentucky resident. Feel free to call the office at 270-554-5242 with any questions.

08/26/2025

Today is the day!! Come out to the extension office this evening and learn how we can help you using a wonderful cost share program to improve your agricultural operations. There is even a youth program for kids who are 9 and up!!

Join us at the McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office next Tuesday, August 26th at 5:30pm for the CAIP Info Night. This meeting is intended for ag producers who are specifically interested in the CAIP cost-share program - with the goal of improving their individual farming operations and the agriculture industry within the state. We will have representatives from the Kentucky Ag Development Fund (KADF) and the McCracken County Soil Conservation District available to help answer questions and explain the changes to the application process. Dates and times for the applications to be live/due will be announced at this meeting.

For more information, contact Ag Agent Gracey Moffitt by email at [email protected] or by calling 270-554-9520.