Regenerative Practices
regenerative practices
This grant provides financial incentives for farmers to implement eligible NRCS conservation practices that support regenerative agriculture and conservation on their farms.
$2,500 per acre
1-year contract
10-acre maximum
This is an Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) program. Farmer cannot receive funds from the Rodale Farm Fund if Farmer is currently receiving funds from another Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) program on the exact acreage enrolled in this project.
Farmer must grow and sell a product on the enrolled field(s) during the contract period
The Advancing Markets for Producers program and the Rodale Institute Farm Fund appreciate farmers who already adopted regenerative practices on their farm. To show our appreciation, this grant opportunity is open to early adopters. You must perform and provide verification information demonstrating the implementation of one of the program’s regenerative practices to access these funds
ELigible practices
Cover Crop — NRCS Code 340
Conservation Cover — NRCS Code 327
Conservation Crop Rotation — NRCS Code 328
Residue and Tillage Management, No-Till — NRCS Code 329
Residue and Tillage Management, Reduced Till — NRCS Code 345
Mulching — NRCS Code 484
Grazing Management — NRCS Code 528
Pasture and Hay Planting — NRCS Code 512
Nutrient Management — NRCS Code 590
These practices require an NRCS Environmental Evaluation (CPA-52) to be completed before funds can be released to support implementation.
practice implementation assistance
Up to $30,000 per farm
For farmers participating in the Regenerative Practices grant to make necessary purchases needed to implement the NRCS conservation practices.