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Hay Storage

 

Livestock/Acreage Minimum Requirements
Property
Premises
Registration
Certifications
Cost Share $7,500 Maximum
Cattle - 30 Head
Goats/Sheep - 50 Head
Hay - 50 Acres
 Applicant or
Family Owned
Required for Livestock Producers
BQA
Beef and Dairy
Standard
35%
Master
50%
Head of livestock = maximum number of single type, regardless of age or sex, at one time during the last 12 months. You can combine goats and sheep to meet 50 head minimum requirement.
  • Approvals will be allocated for the maximum amount. Reimbursements will be based on finished project up to maximum.
  • Quotes are not required to request cost share funds.
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that thier project is eligible and meets all TAEP criteria.
  • Applicants who received a Hay Storage approval in 2012 are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for Hay Storage funds in 2013.
       

PROGRAM GOALS: Improve quantity and nutritional quality by using proper storage and management

Application Period:
June 1 - June 7, 2013
Reimbursement Deadline:
May 1, 2014
Guidelines: use application A to apply, pages 15 - 16 in printed application, application A instructions
Eligible Items
    1. New structures and additions to existing structures
      a. New structures must be a minimum size of 900 square feet - loft or 2nd level will not be     considered in the total square footage of the structure
      b. Minimum height – 14 ft high  clearance for new structures and additions
      c. Use of structure must be for hay storage only
      d. At least one side/end must be completely open
    2. Site Preparation - site must be well drained; cost of elevated pad construction is eligible, clearing of land is not eligible
    3. Roof-metal, shingles, or polymer coated fabric (e.g., Cover-All, Clear Span, Super Structure, etc.)
    4. Flooring - recommended but not required; 4- 6 inches of gravel on geotextile fabric is eligible for cost share
    5. Labor conducted by a contractor- Labor provided by applicant or their employees is not eligible
Requirements Hay Storage Examples
    1. It is the applican'ts responsibility to ensure that their project is eligible and meets all TAEP criteria.
    2. Hay storage structures must conform to the minimum requirements and guidelines of the University of Tennessee Extension Service.
      UT Hay Storage Facility Construction Guidelines
      UT Agricultural Building and Equipment Plan List
    3. Hay storage structures must be built on applicant owned land or land owned by a member of the applicatnt's immediate family.

Reimbursement maximums per square foot
Approvals will be allocated for the maximum amount.
Reimbursements will be based on finished project up to maximum per square foot.
    1. 35% Cost Share - Standard Producer
      $2.00/ sq. ft. max.
      Gravel and site prep - Max $300
      Total reimbursement not to exceed $7,500
    1. 50% Cost Share - Master Producer
      $3.00/sq. ft. max.
      Gravel and site prep - Max $500
      Total reimbursement not to exceed $7,500
Ineligible Items
    1. Cost of clearing land
    2. Renovations of existing structures
    3. Labor provided by applicant or their employees
    4. Concrete Flooring
    5. Completely Enclosed Building - no more than three walls
    6. Doors - walk through and drive through
    7. Used materials are not eligible for reimbursement
For additional information call 1-800-342-8206 or email hay.storage@TN.gov
Eligibility
Requirements		 Application
Rules 		Application A
Materials 		Premises Registration