The North Dakota Farmers Union is the state lead for a national pilot program that will compensate farmers for their conservation practices. Government Relations Director Matt Perdue said this is part of the Alliance to Advance Climate Smart Agriculture. “We will be delivering about $13 million to $14 million for adopting or maintaining voluntary conservation practices,” said Perdue. “Producers will be eligible for $100 per acre or animal unit for up to 160 acres or animal units on their operation.” This program is funded through a grant from USDA and is available in eight North Dakota counties. That list includes Billings, Cass, Foster, McKenzie, Mercer, Rolette, Stark and Ward counties. Perdue emphasized farmers who already utilize conservation practices are eligible. The North Dakota Conservation District Employees Association and North Dakota Grain Growers Association are assisting NDFU with this project. This program is available for 2024 and 2025. In addition to North Dakota, the pilot program is available in Minnesota, Arkansas, and Virginia.
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