Enrolling in the Farmers for Soil Health program offers a wealth of benefits, comprehensive support, and financial incentives designed to enhance sustainability and profitability. This program provides access to resources, expert guidance and a community of like-minded farmers dedicated to improving soil health. The long-term impact may include better yields, healthier crops and a stronger bottom line.

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Support for Every Acre You Plant

While implementing new practices like cover crops does require an initial investment, studies show these practices begin paying for themselves within three to five years.1 That is why program participants receive $35 per acre, per year, for planting cover crops on up to 2,000 acres. Contracts can be renewed annually for the duration of the Farmers for Soil Health program. This support is designed to help offset start-up costs and encourage the adoption of soil health practices.

Payments

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) will issue payments in the next year(s) following the planting of cover crops in the previous fall. Cover crop planting will be verified by remote sensing and verification document uploads through the FSH Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) platform.

Technical Advisors

Each state has a team of dedicated, on-the-ground experts called technical advisors (TAs). These individuals are farmers and conservation experts who can provide personalized guidance through farm visits or phone calls. TAs are a local point-person to address any questions about the program or the process of transitioning fields to successful cover crop adoption. They are equipped with extensive hands-on experience, research-based information and educational resources.

Source:
1 Myers, R., Weber, A., & Tellatin, S. (2019, June 1). Cover Crop Economics, Opportunities to Improve Your Bottom Line in Row Crops. Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education. https://www.sare.org/resources/cover-crop-economics/