Cost Share Programs
Partnership agencies provide a variety of cost share programs to help offset cost that farmers must undertake when using recommended Best Management Practices. Programs include:
Environmental Quality Incentive Program
The Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) is administered by USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. The program works primarily in locally identified priority areas where there are significant natural resource concerns, such as soil erosion, water quality and quantity, wetlands, and forest and grazing lands. Priority is given to areas where state or local governments offer financial, technical, or educational assistance, and to areas where agricultural improvements will help meet water quality objectives. Activities must be carried out according to a conservation plan.
Farmers can receive up to 75% of invoice costs when implementing approved practices.
SRWMD/FDACS Cost Share Program
The SRWMD/Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services cost-share program has provided close to $1 million in combination with USDA cost-share programs to help accelerate nutrient and irrigation management implementation. The program objective is to supplement the federal programs for poultry farms and pay half of the producer's remaining share up to $9,240 in the Suwannee River Basin. Dairies and row crop operations also have participated in the program.
For more information contact Partnership staff at 386.362.1001.
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