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.

• DEC. 1, 2008-Livestock Equipment & Livestock Feed Storage Reimbursement Deadline                There will be no deadline extensions granted for reimbursement requests.
• 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.
• Important tax benefit information regarding 2008 TAEP Purchases .
• Reimbursement Check List:
• Sign TAEP Agreement and Payment Authorization – Document A
• Complete Project Summary – Document B
• Provide proof of payment and receipts
• Provide photo of completed project
• Applications received after July 12th are ON HOLD.                                                               Producers have been notified by mail of their application status.
• TAEP will notify ON HOLD producers by mail by mid December of any changes in their application status.
• 08-09 Master Beef, Master Meat Goat, TQMI Modules & Hobbyist Bee Master Course Schedules
• TAEP 2008 Calendar
• TAEP 2009 Calendar