| Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| 2026 Application Period | October 1–7, 2026 |
| Approval Notifications | Mid-December 2026 |
| Reimbursement Packets | January 2027 |
| Decline Funding Deadline – Hay Equipment | March 1, 2027 |
| Reimbursement Request Deadline – Hay Equipment | April 1, 2027 |
| Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| 2026 Application Period | October 1–7, 2026 |
| Approval Notifications | Mid-December 2026 |
| Reimbursement Packets | January 2027 |
| Decline Funding Deadline – Hay Equipment | March 1, 2027 |
| Reimbursement Request Deadline – Hay Equipment | April 1, 2027 |
For the 2026–2027 program year, the program has been updated reducing the required minimum hay production acreage for eligibility to 50 acres down from 100 acres (first cutting only). This is great news for producers who were previously ineligible for the program due to smaller production size.
Eligible equipment items we carry:
In the 2026-2027 cycle, the TAEP farming solutions program offers a 50% cost share with a maximum reimbursement of $6,000.
To learn more about application requirements and eligibility information, please visit the TAEP Hay Equipment website here.
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 2026, the TAEP application period is October 1–7, with approval notifications scheduled for mid-December. For the Hay Equipment program, eligible purchases may be made from October 1, 2026 through April 1, 2027, the reimbursement request deadline.
In previous years, hay equipment and hay storage have been offered on a rotating basis. However, for the 2026-2027 cycle, both hay equipment and hay storage programs will be offered. For a complete list of programs and eligible purchases, click here.
Planning a TAEP hay equipment purchase? Coleman Tractor can help you compare qualifying balers, mowers, rakes, tedders, grapples, mower-conditioners, and multi-bale hay spears so you are ready to purchase if approved. Give us a call or complete the online contact form on this page to talk with our sales team about available equipment options.
Final program eligibility and reimbursement decisions are determined by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
Eligible hay equipment items we carry:
In the 2026-2027 cycle, the TAEP hay program offers a 50% cost share with a maximum reimbursement of $5,000.
Eligible Hay Equipment purchases must be new equipment. Previously owned equipment, equipment purchased at auction, and replacement parts are not eligible for reimbursement. Accessories may qualify when purchased with eligible equipment.
Hay Equipment reimbursement requests are due April 1, 2027. Equipment must be purchased by the deadline, and backordered equipment may be ineligible if it has not been delivered to the farm by the program deadline. Quotes and purchase orders are not considered receipts for reimbursement.
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