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Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program
(TAEP)
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 2024, 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, 2024 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 2024-2025 cycle, both hay equipment and hay storage programs will be offered. For a complete list of programs and eligible purchases, click here.
Our sales team will be happy to help with any questions you may have about the program or eligible equipment. Give us a call today or complete the online contact form on this page for assistance with your TAEP-eligible purchase.
In 2024, 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, 2024 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 2024-2025 cycle, both hay equipment and hay storage programs will be offered. For a complete list of programs and eligible purchases, click here.
Our sales team will be happy to help with any questions you may have about the program or eligible equipment. Give us a call today or complete the online contact form on this page for assistance with your TAEP-eligible purchase.
Hay Equipment Program Eligibility
Hay equipment reimbursements will be offered in the 2023-2024 program.
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
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 2023-2024 program, the maximum reimbursement for hay equipment is $5,000 with a standard cost share of 35% and a 50% cost share for those within the Master class. To remain eligible for hay equipment purchase reimbursements, the producer is required to output 100 acres of hay production (first cutting only).
To learn more about application requirements and eligibility information, please visit the TAEP Hay Equipment website here.
2024-2025 TAEP Schedule
Event | Deadline |
| 2023 Application Period | October 1-7, 2024 |
| Approval Notifications – to be mailed | Mid-December 2024 |
| Reimbursement Packets – to be mailed | January 2025 |
| Decline Funding Deadline – Hay Equipment & Livestock Equipment | March 1, 2025 |
| Reimbursement Request Deadline – Hay Equipment & Livestock Equipment | April 1, 2025 |
| Decline Funding Deadline – Genetics | May 1, 2025 |
| Reimbursement Request Deadline – Genetics | June 1, 2025 |
| Decline Funding Deadline – Dairy Solutions, Hay Storage, Herd Health, Livestock Solutions, Poultry Grower, Producer Diversification, Row Crop Solutions, Swine Producer, Working Structures & Fence-line Systems | July 1, 2025 |
| Reimbursement Request Deadline – Dairy Solutions, Hay Storage, Herd Health, Livestock Solutions, Poultry Grower, Producer Diversification, Row Crop Solutions, Swine Producer, Working Structures & Fence-line Systems | August 1, 2025 |
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