The Cannon County UT Extension Office has announced that the 2015 TAEP Application A and B application booklets are available at the Extension Office. Please feel free to drop by the Extension office if you need assistance in filling out your application or reimbursement forms. TAEP is a cost sharing program. Producers fulfill requirements to defray the costs of strategic investments in their operation. Farms can qualify for up to 50 percent cost share, with a maximum reimbursement of up to $15,000 depending on the project. Producers may apply online or submit an application by mail, which must be postmarked between June 1st through June 7th. A few of the changes for 2015-2016 include:
Bull cost share program increased to $1600 for eligible bulls with enhanced EPD’s
Limit to 4 lifetime grain bin reimbursements
Reimbursement documents can be uploaded online
Eligibility rules simplified to one application per person per schedule F
New bred beef heifer cost share.
Once again remember the application period is June 1st through the 7th. Applications completed online or mailed prior to June 1st or after June 7th till not be accepted. For more information please call the Cannon County UT Extension Office at 563-2554