Kentucky Ag Tag donations raise $930,000 for 4-H, FFA and more

Kentucky farmers donated another record-breaking amount to the state's Ag Tag Program in the past year.

According to a release by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the total of $930,000 is the largest amount ever donated in a single year, and almost $200,000 more than last year.

Each year, Kentucky motorists who buy or renew farm vehicle license plates, or “ag tags,” may make a voluntary donation of up to $10 to the Ag Tag Fund.

The donations are given equally to Kentucky 4-H, Kentucky FFA and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Funds can be used for 4-H camp scholarships, travel to leadership events, FFA jackets for students and more.

The KDA says it uses its share of funds for programs such as the Ag Athlete of the Year awards, the Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award, Kentucky Women in Agriculture and the University of Kentucky Grain and Forage Center of Excellence.

Since 2016, 4-H and FFA have received more than $3.5 million in donations from the program.

The funds were presented to each recipient this week at the Kentucky State Fair.