Funding Deadlines are Fast Approaching

Deadlines are approaching for Farm Stewardship & Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program applications through Growing Forward 2. Upcoming Deadlines are as follows:

 August 1, 2017 – Deadline for FRWIP Applications:

• Small & Large Diameter Wells
• Shallow Buried Pasture Pipelines
• Deep Buried Pipelines
• Dugouts & Dugout Expansions
• Relocation of Existing Livestock Watering Systems for Env Purposes
• Protecting Existing Wells
• Decommissioning Wells
• Remote Solar watering systems

Projects must be completed and claim forms submitted by February 15, 2018

January 31, 2018 – Deadline for FSP Rebate Applications:

• Fencing to Protect Surface Water
• Protecting High Risk Erodible & Saline Soils
• Variable Fertilizer Equipment
• Variable Rate Mapping
• Irrigation Management Planning
• Used Oil Storage
• Shelterbelt Establishment
• Manure Application Equipment & Technologies
• Weather Data Collection & Monitoring
• Plastic Grain Bag Roller

Rebate Applications are made once the project is completed and invoices, proof of payment (cancelled cheque, etc) and any other required documents are gathered (ie: seed tags). Application is made and no further paperwork is required.

Basic Eligibility Criteria:

Eligible Producers must have $35,000 in gross farm income and own or control a minimum of 320 acres. Some BMPs require an Environmental Farm Plan Certificate (Italics).

Contact a technician to discuss eligibility and schedule a visit to make your application.

Tracy Salisbury 306.841.8263 aegp.tracy@gmail.com

Alicia Adamson 306.240.8857 aegp.alicia@gmail.com