Alternative land Use Services
This program provides annual funding to help farmers adopt and maintain beneficial management practices that restore and protect sensitive agricultural landscapes. ALUS supports projects that reduce erosion, improve water and air quality, enhance biodiversity, and capture carbon through long-term land use agreements.
Eligible funding may include:
• Conversion of marginal cropland into perennial, biodiverse landscapes
• Pollinator habitat creation, buffer zone expansion, and wetland restoration
• Deferred grazing, agroforestry practices, and livestock exclusion from waterways
This initiative encourages environmental stewardship while supporting economically viable farm operations.
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Funding Amount
Up to $300/hectare/year in annual payments for eligible practices
Eligible Applicants
Farmers, agricultural landowners
Eligible Purposes
Funding may be used to support the adoption and maintenance of conservation-focused land practices, including:
• Conversion of high-risk or marginal cropland to perennial vegetative cover
• Wildlife habitat establishment, pollinator support, and agroforestry systems
• Buffer zone expansion, wetland restoration, and livestock exclusion fencing
Additional activities may be eligible if they contribute to improved biodiversity and ecological services on farmland.
Deadline to Apply
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