Established in 2005, The Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) provides cost share dollars to agricultural producers for the purpose of making long-term investments in Tennessee farms and rural communities. This program allows producers to benefit from maximized profits, improved safety, and increased efficiency while positively impacting economies in rural communities.
In 2025, the TAEP application period is October 1-7, with notifications for approval being sent out in mid-December. TAEP purchases can be made starting October 1, 2025 until each category’s final reimbursement deadline, as determined by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Reimbursements are based on expense amounts for eligible items in the program.
In previous years, hay equipment and hay storage have been offered on a rotating basis. However, for the 2025-2026 cycle, both hay equipment and hay storage programs will be offered. For a complete list of programs and eligible purchases, click here.
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Hay Equipment Program Eligibility
Eligible hay equipment items include:
1. Hay accumulator
2. Hay baler – round or square
3. Hay grapple
4. Hay mower (rotary cutter/pasture clippers are not eligible)
5. Hay mower caddy
6. Hay tedder
7. Hay rake
8. Mower-conditioner
9. Multi-bale hay spear (single bale hay spears are not eligible)
To be eligible, the items purchased must be new equipment that has not been previously owned and cannot be items purchased at an auction. Replacement parts or additional parts are not eligible. Accessories are eligible for cost share if purchased along with equipment. All items, regardless of backorder status, must be purchased (paid in full or financed) by the program reimbursement deadline.
In the 2025-2026 program, the maximum reimbursement for hay equipment is $5,000 with a 50% cost share. To remain eligible for hay equipment purchase reimbursements, the producer is required to output 100 acres of hay production (first cutting only). Items can be purchased from October 1st, 2025 through the reimbursement request deadline, which is April 1st, 2026.
To learn more about application requirements and eligibility information, please visit the TAEP Hay Equipment website here.
