Producer Diversification Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for TAEP cost share, applicant must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States of America or lawfully present in the United States.

2. Be at least 18 years old during the application period.

3. Be a Tennessee resident residing in Tennessee and operating a farm* in Tennessee. Documentation may be requested to verify applicant has established residency in Tennessee.

*A farm operation may be owned and operated by a single individual, multiple individuals, company, corporation, or a partnership located in Tennessee. A farm operation may involve the production of multiple agricultural products and may have multiple locations in Tennessee. Only one person from the farm operation is eligible to apply for TAEP Application B cost share.

4. Have filed a Federal IRS Schedule F (Form 1040), Profit or Loss from Farming, within the last two years (2019 or 2020).

Applicant will not be required to submit a copy of their Schedule F at the time of application. However, applicant may be asked to submit a copy of their Schedule F prior to TAEP approval to verify their farming operation. If your operation does not file a Schedule F, please contact TAEP about alternate documentation to verify farming status.

5. Have an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of less than (or equal to) $900,000 in the tax year 2019 or 2020.

IMPORTANT

Certifications, permits, and other eligible requirements as specified by sector must be completed by the applicant. No substitutions allowed.