The Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) was established in 2005 to provide cost share dollars to agricultural producers for the purpose of making long-term investments in Tennessee farms and communities. Participation allows producers to maximize farm profits, adapt to changing market situations, improve operation safety, increase farm efficiency, and make positive economic impact in their communities.
The annual application period was held October 1 – 15, 2018. All approval notifications and reimbursement packets have been mailed to those approved. Participants are encouraged to make purchases and submit reimbursement requests in a timely manner to avoid processing delays at deadline time. Payments are based upon expenses for eligible program items. To review your TAEP account status, you may visit TAEP Online. If you do not have a TAEP Online account, you may create one by using your TAEP Producer Number and your TAEP ID Number located on the front of Document A. Document A can be found within your reimbursement packet.
Programs include: Genetics, Grain Storage, Hay Storage, Livestock Equipment, Livestock Solutions, Working Facility Cover, Poultry Grower, and Producer Diversification.
Important Dates and Deadlines
| Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| 2018 Application Period | Application Period Closed |
| Request to Decline Funding - Livestock Equipment | March 1, 2019 |
| Reimbursement Request - Livestock Equipment | April 1, 2019 |
| Request to Decline Funding - Genetics, Grain Storage, Hay Storage, Livestock Solutions, Working Facility Cover, Poultry Grower, Producer Diversification | August 1, 2019 |
| Reimbursement Request - Genetics, Grain Storage, Hay Storage, Livestock Solutions, Working Facility Cover, Poultry Grower, Producer Diversification |
September 1, 2019 |