Grant Programs

Agro-Environmental Technology Grant Program - The Agro Environmental Technology Grant Program is designed to address agriculturally related environmental concerns and agricultural development needs and opportunities. Through an annual request for proposals, the Department will consider projects which must have practical commercial application involving new or alternative technologies, practices or organizational arrangements which will stimulate expanded agricultural development, economic activity and employment growth.

Agricultural Environmental Enhancement Program
The program grants $200,000 a year to farmers to purchase materials to protect water quality from the potential impacts of agricultural practices. Eligible materials include fencing, culverts, seed and gutters. All interested farmers are encouraged to apply for the next round of this new grants program.

Farm Viability Program
This program is designed to improve the economic bottom line and environmental integrity of  participating farms through the development and implementation of farm viability plans developed by teams of agricultural, economic and environmental consultants.