Indiana Conservationist Jane Hardisty announced today that there’s precisely $766,948 available in the Hoosier state for a new initiative to encourage conservation on organic farms.
The funding from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is part of the national Environmental Quality Incentives Program aimed at offering financial assistance to organic farmers and those making the transition to organic, according to a news release.
Monies from the program can be used for:
– Conservation Crop Rotation
– Cover Crops
– Nutrient Management
– Prescribed Grazing
– Buffers such as filter strips and windbreaks
Those looking to apply for financial assistance need to act fast. Applications are being accepted only through April 1.
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