Department of Agriculture
Ken Givens, Commissioner

TAEP was developed to promote long term      investments in Tennessee's livestock and farming operations by providing cost share funds to qualifying producers. TAEP allows producers to maximize farm profits, adapt to current market situations and prepare for the future. In addition, TAEP also enables producers to make a positive economic impact in their community.

TAEP is a direct result of the State of Tennessee's continued commitment to supporting farm development and Tennessee's agricultural community.

Frequently asked questions.

• FY 09-10 Program Details and schedule will be posted by April 1, 2009
• FY 08-09 Applications received after July 12th are ON HOLD.  We are continuing to monitor available funds and will notify On-Hold producers of any changes in their application status by        February 17, 2008.
• Producers who have received approval packets can submit reimbursement requests as soon as approved projects are complete. Submitting reimbursement requests early will speed up the payment process and allow any unused dollars to be redistributed.
• Be sure reimbursement requests include:
  1.TAEP Agreement and Payment Authorization (Document A) - signed
  2. Project Summary
  3. Receipt
  4. Proof of Payment
  5. Proof of Master Beef/Goat/TQMI Certification and photos (when required)
• If you submitted a Livestock Equipment or Feed Storage request for a backordered item, remember that reimbursement requests for backordered items will be held till items have been received, installed, and photos submitted to TAEP.  March 1, 2009 is the final deadline for backordered photos.
• Important tax benefit information regarding 2008 TAEP Purchases
• 09 Master Beef, Master Meat Goat & Hobbyist Bee Master Course Schedules
• TAEP 2009 Calendar