We are proud to provide services in a state that supports its farmers the way Tennessee does. The Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) is a cost share program that helps lighten the load of new equipment and facilities for hay and livestock producers.

Applications start October 1 and end October 7, but the purchase window for approved applicants lasts until Spring. The exact purchase deadline depends on the purchase category, and more info on the detailed TAEP timeline can be found here.

Eligible Equipment

Hay Equipment

1. Hay accumulator
2. Hay baler – round or square
3. Hay grapple
4. Hay mower – not rotary cutters/pasture clippers
5. Hay mower caddy
6. Hay mower-conditioner
7. Hay multi-bale spear
8. Hay rake
9. Hay tedder

Livestock Solutions

New Equipment Only — Items 1–12

Only brand-new equipment is eligible under this category. The following rules apply:

• Equipment may not be pre-owned
• Auction purchases are not allowed – they are considered used.
• Replacement parts are not allowed

Eligible New Equipment:

1. Bunker/Silage Pit or Pad – Must include a concrete floor.
2. Commodity Shed – Includes new structures or additions; must meet minimum specifications.
3. Equine Exercise Walker – Stationary unit with a central motor driving a rotating system.
4. Feed Bin – Minimum 9-ton capacity; optional auger and concrete pad. Smaller bins may qualify under Livestock Equipment.
5. Livestock Trailer – Minimum 10 ft.; must be titled in the applicant’s name at reimbursement. Title must confirm the trailer is new, regardless of model year.
6. Mobile Working System – Self-contained trailer unit including head gate, alley, and crowding/holding area.
7. Self-Unloading Feed Wagon – “V” floor wagon with vertical discharge auger; single or dual compartments.
8. Multiple Animal Scale – Includes load bars/platform, indicator, and optional concrete pad. Single animal scales are not ineligible
9. Rotary Cutter/Pasture Clipper – Minimum 8 ft.; finishing mowers, hay mowers, and mulching heads are ineligible.
10. Silage Bagger – Equipment for bagging or debagging silage.
11. Spreaders – Pull-behind units for fertilizer, lime, litter, or manure. 3-point hitch spreaders are ineligible
12. Unloading Forage Feeder Wagon – Silage/haylage wagon with chain floor or pusher blade and side discharge.

New or Used Equipment — Items 13–16

These items may be new or used, provided used equipment meets specific criteria:

13. Bale processor/windrow bale feeder
14. Hay wrapper — machinery used for the wrapping of hay for use as haylage; in-line only; single-bale wrappers are ineligible
15. Mixer wagon or grinder/mixer
16. No-till pasture drill — minimum 8 ft. working width; drill must have serial number

Used Equipment Requirements

Used equipment must:

• Be in excellent working condition.
• Have minimal rust.
• Be less than 10 years old (verified via serial number and purchase documentation).
• Be reasonably priced.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture may inspect used equipment before reimbursement.

Additional Guidelines

• Reimbursement Deadline: August 1, 2026.
• Eligible Purchase Period: October 1, 2025 – August 1, 2026.
• All purchases must be completed (paid in full or financed) by the deadline. Backordered items must be delivered by the deadline to qualify.
• Receipts must be in the name of the approved applicant.
• Quotes and purchase orders are not considered proof of purchase.
• Proof of payment may be requested.