Agricultural Stewardship

This program offers funding for a wide range of on-farm improvements, including energy audits, erosion control, and equipment upgrades that reduce input waste and environmental impact.

Eligible funding may support:
• Equipment modifications, erosion control, and nutrient management
• Manure storage improvements, composting, and organic amendments
• Energy audits (basic and Level 2) and energy efficiency retrofits

These activities help reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and strengthen farm sustainability.

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Funding Amount

Up to $90,000 in funding at a 30–75% cost-share rate (varies by project category)

Eligible Applicants

Farmers

Eligible Purposes

Funding may be used to support sustainability and energy efficiency upgrades, including:
• Farm equipment retrofits, erosion control, soil and nutrient strategies
• Organic waste handling, compost systems, and manure storage enhancements
• Energy use assessments, Level 2 audits, and high-efficiency system installations

Additional activities may be eligible if they align with the program’s objectives.

Deadline to Apply

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