Conservation Practice Resources

This is a database of financial and technical resources that are currently available for producers in the US. It contains information from government, non-profit, extension, state planning tools, and many other relevant financial or technical assistance providers and resources. Financial resources include grants, cost-share, loan programs and other incentives available.

This resource enables you to easily filter by state, level of funding assistance (state, federal, etc.), type of assistance (technical or financial), administrator of assistance and the link to the resource. We have made best efforts to keep all information and external links up to date. We would appreciate you notifying dairyfarm@nmpf.org if you notice any errors or out of data information. This was developed in July 2023 and will be updated pending resource availability.

Reach out to us at dairyfarm@nmpf.org if you are aware of programs that should be included.

“Fall Covers for Spring Savings” Cover Crop Premium Discount Program

State/Local Illinois Department of Agriculture

Interested participants may sign up for acres planted to cover crops in the fall and will be planted to an insurable crop in the next crop year. Eligible applicants will receive a $5/acre insurance premium discount on the following year's crop insurance invoice for every acre of cover crop enrolled and verified in the program.

2017 Manure Hauling Audit Update & Manure Distribution Presentation

State/Local University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension

Annual CAFO workshops from UW-Extension are held early February on nutrient management (producers can find archived presentations on low cost techniques for nutrient management permit compliance here and manure hauling audits and manure distribution information here).

A Practical Guide to No-Till and Cover Crops in the Mid-Atlantic

Multi-State Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE)

This manual, developed by staff at the North Jersey RC&D, is designed to help agricultural service providers and farmers as they strive to implement new practices. It is intended for individuals who understand the merits of no-till and cover crops but are unsure how to implement these practices.

A Practical Guide to No-Till and Cover Crops in the Mid-Atlantic

Multi-State Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE)

This manual, developed by staff at the North Jersey RC&D, is designed to help agricultural service providers and farmers as they strive to implement new practices. It is intended for individuals who understand the merits of no-till and cover crops but are unsure how to implement these practices.

A Practical Guide to No-Till and Cover Crops in the Mid-Atlantic

Multi-State Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE)

This manual, developed by staff at the North Jersey RC&D, is designed to help agricultural service providers and farmers as they strive to implement new practices. It is intended for individuals who understand the merits of no-till and cover crops but are unsure how to implement these practices.

A Practical Guide to No-Till and Cover Crops in the Mid-Atlantic

Multi-State Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE)

This manual, developed by staff at the North Jersey RC&D, is designed to help agricultural service providers and farmers as they strive to implement new practices. It is intended for individuals who understand the merits of no-till and cover crops but are unsure how to implement these practices.

A Practical Guide to No-Till and Cover Crops in the Mid-Atlantic

Multi-State Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE)

This manual, developed by staff at the North Jersey RC&D, is designed to help agricultural service providers and farmers as they strive to implement new practices. It is intended for individuals who understand the merits of no-till and cover crops but are unsure how to implement these practices.

A Practical Guide to No-Till and Cover Crops in the Mid-Atlantic

Multi-State Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE)

This manual, developed by staff at the North Jersey RC&D, is designed to help agricultural service providers and farmers as they strive to implement new practices. It is intended for individuals who understand the merits of no-till and cover crops but are unsure how to implement these practices.

A Practical Guide to No-Till and Cover Crops in the Mid-Atlantic

Multi-State Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE)

This manual, developed by staff at the North Jersey RC&D, is designed to help agricultural service providers and farmers as they strive to implement new practices. It is intended for individuals who understand the merits of no-till and cover crops but are unsure how to implement these practices.

A Practical Guide to No-Till and Cover Crops in the Mid-Atlantic

Multi-State Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE)

This manual, developed by staff at the North Jersey RC&D, is designed to help agricultural service providers and farmers as they strive to implement new practices. It is intended for individuals who understand the merits of no-till and cover crops but are unsure how to implement these practices.

A Tool for Selecting Cover Crops for Row Crop Rotations in the Southeast

Multi-State USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

This document aims to give landowners in the Southeast practical cover crop alternatives to address natural resource concerns while meeting their goals with links and directions on how to use the Cover Crop Selection Tool.

A Tool for Selecting Cover Crops for Row Crop Rotations in the Southeast

Multi-State USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

This document aims to give landowners in the Southeast practical cover crop alternatives to address natural resource concerns while meeting their goals with links and directions on how to use the Cover Crop Selection Tool.

A Tool for Selecting Cover Crops for Row Crop Rotations in the Southeast

Multi-State USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

This document aims to give landowners in the Southeast practical cover crop alternatives to address natural resource concerns while meeting their goals with links and directions on how to use the Cover Crop Selection Tool.

A Tool for Selecting Cover Crops for Row Crop Rotations in the Southeast

Multi-State USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

This document aims to give landowners in the Southeast practical cover crop alternatives to address natural resource concerns while meeting their goals with links and directions on how to use the Cover Crop Selection Tool.

A Tool for Selecting Cover Crops for Row Crop Rotations in the Southeast

Multi-State USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

This document aims to give landowners in the Southeast practical cover crop alternatives to address natural resource concerns while meeting their goals with links and directions on how to use the Cover Crop Selection Tool.

A Tool for Selecting Cover Crops for Row Crop Rotations in the Southeast

Multi-State USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

This document aims to give landowners in the Southeast practical cover crop alternatives to address natural resource concerns while meeting their goals with links and directions on how to use the Cover Crop Selection Tool.

A Tool for Selecting Cover Crops for Row Crop Rotations in the Southeast

Multi-State USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

This document aims to give landowners in the Southeast practical cover crop alternatives to address natural resource concerns while meeting their goals with links and directions on how to use the Cover Crop Selection Tool.

A Tool for Selecting Cover Crops for Row Crop Rotations in the Southeast

Multi-State USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

This document aims to give landowners in the Southeast practical cover crop alternatives to address natural resource concerns while meeting their goals with links and directions on how to use the Cover Crop Selection Tool.

ACES Continuing Education Training Opportunities

State/Local Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Owners/operators of registered CAFO facilities can inquire about continuing education training (CEU) opportunities by contacting their local Extension office, NRCS service center, or the local Soil and Water Conservation District.

Adams County Soil & Water Conservation District Equipment Rental

State/Local Adams County Soil and Water Conservation District

The SWCD provides no till and other equipment for rental to local landowners.

This content does not constitute legal advice and is intended for educational purposes only. While these resources will be periodically updated, it may not reflect the current state of the law, ordinance or regulation on every topic covered. Readers and users are solely responsible for determining, and complying with, all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations.