The Kentucky 4-H Foundation is excited to announce the results from the 2019 Ag Tag Campaign. Ag Tag donations go directly towards assisting Kentucky 4-H Youth Development Programs in counties across the Commonwealth. Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture, Ryan Quarles, presented the Kentucky 4-H Foundation with a check for $204,415.46 during our Annual Appreciation Breakfast at the Kentucky State Fair. Total Donations to the Ag Tag program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, amounted to $610,860.00.
“We’re grateful to everyone who gave to the ‘ag tag’ program,” said Commissioner Quarles. “This number is a testament to the giving spirit of farmers all over the state and demonstrates the support Kentuckians have for Kentucky 4-H, Kentucky FFA, and Kentucky’s agriculture community.”
The 4-H portion of the donation is split between the counties where the funds originated and the Kentucky 4-H Foundation, meaning 50% of all donations stay in the county to fund local 4-H programs and activities for the youth in the community. The Foundation’s share is used to support state-level programs that many 4-H members participate in.
All 120 counties in Kentucky have 4-H programs, and all counties receive a portion of the support from the Ag Tag program. Through the support of our agriculture community, fourteen counties raised over $10,000. Here are the top 10 counties in total donations for 2019:
- Warren $30,090.00
- Logan $23,230.00
- Hardin $22,160.00
- Daviess $20,840.00
- Fayette $15,260.00
- Nelson $15,170.00
- Bullitt $14,870.00
- Muhlenberg $14,640.00
- Jessamine $12,990.00
- Shelby $11,340.00
Since 2012, Kentucky farmers have the option to make a $10 voluntary donation when they purchase or renew their farm license plate. The voluntary donations are divided equally among Kentucky 4-H, Kentucky FFA and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. As an individual that makes the voluntary donation for your farm vehicle, you help 4-H inspire youth, advance agricultural education and promote Kentucky farm products.
On behalf of over 235,000 Kentucky 4-Hers we say THANK YOU to Commissioner Ryan Quarles for his support of the Ag Tag program, and to all those who made the $10 donation. By participating in the Ag Tag program you are INSPIRING a youth through 4-H clubs across the Commonwealth.
