The Kentucky 4-H Foundation is excited to announce the results from the 2015 Ag Tag Donations that will go to assist Kentucky 4-H programs and counties across the Commonwealth. Back in March, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture James Comer, 4-H and FFA asked farmers across the Commonwealth to step-up and make the “Ag Tag” donation.
The 4-H share for fiscal year ending June 30, 2015 was $180,119.05. These funds benefit all levels of Kentucky 4-H. The 4-H share is split between the county where the funds originated and the Kentucky 4-H Foundation. That means half of the donation stays in the county, funding 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, ensuring that 4-H remains a vital center of excellence in the Commonwealth.
Agriculture Commissioner James Comer, 4-H and FFA members visited with the Daviess County Clerk’s Office promoting the “Ag Tag” program.
All 120 counties in Kentucky have 4-H programs, and all counties will receive a portion of the support from the “Ag Tag” program. Next week, the Kentucky 4-H Foundation will disburse $89,186.21 to the County 4-H Councils for the 2015 Ag Tag Donation. Through the support of the agriculture community 80 counties increased their donations, 18 counties had a $1,000 or more increase in donations, and 23 counties had a 50% or higher donation rate to tags sold and renewed over fiscal year 2014.
Below are the top 10 counties in total donations for the fiscal year 2014-2015:
- Warren $26,427.33
- Hardin $17,110.00
- Logan $16,860.00
- Daviess $15,380.00
- Fayette $14,890.00
- Bullitt $14,290.00
- Muhlenberg $14,010.00
- Jefferson $12,110.00
- Boyle $11,220.00
- Allen $10,450.00
Henry County 4-H and FFA members, along with Agriculture Commissioner James Comer, visited the Henry County Clerk’s Office.
Since 2012, Kentucky farmers had the option to make a $10.00 voluntary donation when they purchased or renewed their farm license plate. The voluntary donations go to the Agricultural Program Trust Fund. During Commissioner Comer’s term in office, he has equally divided the amount raised among 4-H, FFA and Kentucky Proud. As an individual that makes the voluntary donation for your farm vehicle, you help 4-H grow strong leaders for tomorrow, advance agricultural education in Kentucky, and promote Kentucky farm products.
The Foundation would like to say thank you to Commissioner Comer for his tremendous support during the past four years, and all those who donated to the “Ag Tag” program. For a more detailed summary of “Ag Tag” and to find out more information about how your county did please click HERE to go to the Foundation’s “Ag Tag” webpage.
To read the statewide press release on the “Ag Tag” results please click HERE.
