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Investing In Our Planet Every Day – Including Earth Day
This Earth Month, the pork industry is demonstrating how real data from U.S. pig farms can paint a picture of progress for farmers and the supply chain.
Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability Grant
The Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability grant is a new opportunity for farmers in Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri to receive technical support and incentives for adopting climate-smart agriculture practices.
Grant Supports Climate-Smart, On-Farm Practices
The $35 million grant program is administered by the National Pork Board (NPB) and six collaborating organizations through USDA’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities program.
The grant program will provide technical assistance and financial incentives for the adoption of the following practices:
- cover crops
- livestock integration (in cover crops)
- conservation tillage
- manure management (pumping two times per year)
- edge-of-field and perennial grass buffers
- change to energy efficient practices (LED lighting and heat mats)
Get started with your Pork Cares Farm Impact Report today to explore funding support for these practices.
How It Works In 5 Steps
1. Eligible producers sign up for a Pork Cares Farm Impact Report.
2. Producers work with NPB’s trusted partner, Eocene Environmental Group, to complete their report. An Eocene technician — such as an agronomist and livestock specialist — will assist in collecting the on-farm data needed for the report.
3. Producers decide on an implementation plan for climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices on their farm.
4. Producers will receive technical assistance in adopting CSA practices from Eocene, Ducks Unlimited and Millborn Seeds. Financial training will be provided by Farm Credit Council.
5. Eocene captures data regarding impact of CSA practices through the Pork Cares Farm Impact Reports (data is collected in a confidential, secure platform).
Request a Pork Cares Farm Impact Report for your farm to get started.
Looking for Cost-Share Opportunities?
Start your Pork Cares Farm Impact Report today to ensure you’re in the best position to take advantage of new cost-sharing programs.
We’re continually building partnerships to offer more cost-share opportunities that benefit pork producers. Your business matters, and we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
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