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Farmer assistance available

EAST LANSING — Michigan agricultural producers and private forestland owners interested in receiving conservation financial assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program should submit applications by Dec. 2.

Applications may be submitted at local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service offices or online through Farmers.gov. Applications may be submitted at any time but must be received by Dec. 2 to be eligible for the current round of funding.

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program provides financial assistance to help producers and landowners make conservation improvements on their land that benefit natural resources, build resiliency and contribute to the nation’s broader effort to combat the impacts of climate change.

Financial assistance is available to implement designated conservation practices that address identified natural resource concerns on the applicant’s operation. Special provisions are available for historically underserved producers. Historically underserved producers are eligible for advance payments to help offset costs related to purchasing materials or contracting services up front.

Producers should contact their local USDA Service Center for more information about the program including how to apply.

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