The Mercer County Conservation District will be accepting requests for cost-share funding under the Kentucky Soil and Water Quality Cost Share Program starting October 2nd 2023 through September 30th 2024 to be considered for 2025. This program was created to assist agricultural operations in protecting the soil and water resources of Kentucky.  This program allows funds to be administered through conservation districts with priority given to animal waste related problems.  This program contains best management practices that include: (1) rotational grazing systems, (2) alternative watering systems, (3) heavy use feeding areas including concrete, (4) sinkhole protection, (5) grassed waterways, and vegetative critical areas, just to name a few examples. Funding for practices will be approved by the Kentucky Soil and Water Conservation Commission as funds are available.  Approved applicants are reimbursed at a 75% cost share rate for installing practices up to the maximum amount ($20,000.00) allowed per applicant per year.  Applications may be requested at any time during the year and are ranked annually.  Stop by the office at 227 Morris Drive from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Monday thru Friday and speak with Brandon or Linda.  Call 859-734-4326 Ext. 3. for more information.