EQIP Funding Deadline Extended
$50 Million available nationwide for Organic Farms through NRCS. Act NOW! Applications accepted May 11 - June 26, 2009. The USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service has set aside funding for a special Organic Initiative through the EQIP Program.
$50 Million Available Nationwide for Organic Farmers
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL JUNE 26TH!
The USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) has set aside $50 million of funding for a special Organic Initiative, through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Eligible farms include those transitioning to organic production or expanding their organic production. Certified organic farms that implement new conservation practices to reach even higher levels of environmental performance are also eligible. Growers have until June 26th to apply for this funding. To read more about EQIP funding, go to: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/eqip/
Applications will be ranked after the sign-up period closes. Ranking criteria has been established based on natural resource concerns that link to the National Organic Program objectives and 6 core conservation practices. The 6 core practices are: Conservation Crop Rotation; Cover Crop; Nutrient Management; Pest Management; Prescribed Grazing; and Forage Harvest Management.
Due to the short sign-up period, interested producers should visit the nearest USDA/NRCS Service Center to determine eligibility as soon as possible. To find your local office, go to: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/about/organization/regions.html
