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High Tunnel Pilot Study

In a pilot sutdy, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will provide financial assistance for growers in 38 states to receive approximately half the cost of one high tunnel per farm to successful applicants. The project is funded through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the EQIP Organic Initiative, and the Agricultural Management Assistance program. Deadlines vary by state and may be as early as January 15, 2010.

Funds Available for Kansas Farmers for Organic Transition Practices (Includes Hoop House Cost-Share Funds)

March 12, 2010 is the deadline for signing up for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 2010 Organic and Transition to Organic Special Initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program in Kansas. Kansas has received $1,416,186 for this initiative in 2010. The initiative can provide up to $20,000 per year for no more than $80,000 over a six year period to assist farmers and ranchers to transition to organic or to improve conservation benefits on existing organic farms. Funds not allocated in Kansas will be sent back to national headquarters for reallocation.