Minnesota farmers, ag LLCs and ag landowners can receive flat-rate payments up to $10,000 for adopting conservation cover, crop rotation, pasture planting, tree/shrub establishment or advanced nutrient management. Rolling until funds run out.
CFAP pays flat-rate payments of up to $10,000 to Minnesota farmers, producers, agricultural LLCs and agricultural landowners who adopt approved practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Approved practices are conservation cover, pasture and hay planting, conservation crop rotation, tree and shrub establishment, and advanced nutrient management. Payments are 75% of the assumed scenario cost for MAWQCP-certified, assessed or in-progress applicants and 60% for others. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are expended.
Farmers, producers, agricultural LLCs, and agricultural landowners operating on land within Minnesota
MAWQCP certification not required (certified applicants receive a higher rate)
Non-certified applicants must work with a technical expert on the application
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