Climate Friendly Agricultural Practices (CFAP) Incentive Payments

Climate Friendly Agricultural Practices (CFAP) Incentive Payments is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). This program provides payments to producers to implement a selection of sustainable agricultural practices with known, quantifiable greenhouse gas emission reductions.

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CFAP provides payments at a flat rate up to $10,000 for farmers in the state of Minnesota to implement a selection of sustainable agricultural practices with known, quantifiable greenhouse gas emission reductions. Approved practices include: Conservation Cover (CPS 327) Pasture and Hay Planting (CPS 512) Practice must be implemented on land that has been in annual row crop production for at least five years.

This practice is intended to be a conversion of annual cropland into a perennial grass or grass/legume mix. CPS 512 does not include funding for alfalfa or inter-seeding.

Conservation Crop Rotation (CPS 328) CPS 328 does not include funding for planting oats, wheat or other small grains (see CFAP Incentive Payment Overview in Forms and Resources for more information) Tree and Shrub Establishment (CPS 612), may support the following: Advance Nutrient Management (CPS 590) Available only for producers certified or assessed through the MAWQCP.

These payments are being offered through the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) , which certifies producers across the state for implementing conservation practices that are proven to improve and protect water. Applicants are not required to be certified in this program to apply. However, certified applicants receive a higher payment rate than non-certified applicants.

Applicants who are certified, assessed, or working toward certification through the MAWQCP will receive a flat-rate payment of 75% of the assumed scenario cost, as established by the Natural Resource Conservation Service. All other applicants will receive a payment of 60% of the assumed scenario cost. Producers may reapply to subsequent rounds of CFAP payments to implement practices on new acres or for a practice not previously funded.

Applicants interested in becoming certified should reach out to their local area certification specialist (ACS). Your ACS’s contact information is available on the MAWQCP's "Certify Your Farm" webpage . Farmers, producers, agricultural LLCs, and agricultural landowners operating on land within Minnesota are eligible to apply.

Applicants are eligible to reapply if not awarded their first try. Those who have received funding are eligible to apply for additional resources so long as the request involves new practices or different acres. $1.

2 million is allocated for FY27. Additional funding is anticipated next year. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds are expended.

Applications are accepted through the MDA’s online application system. What do I need for my application? You must complete a CFAP Budget Sheet (see Forms and Resources) outlining your project costs and, if non-certified, work with a technical expert to complete your application.

Certified applicants may work with their certification specialist.

Technical staff can be sourced from: University of Minnesota Forever Green University of Minnesota Extension Local Soil Water and Conservation Districts (SWCDs) The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) NRCS Technical Service Providers (TSPs) MAWQCP Certification Specialists Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry Staff Additionally, technical service providers can be identified on the NRCS's Find a TSP webpage.

Read the CFAP Incentive Payment Overview (see Forms and Resources) to ensure understanding and eligibility. Develop your conservation practice implementation plan. This should be done with technical staff after identifying which practice or practices you would like to implement.

Complete the CFAP application, including the required budget sheet (see Forms and Resources). MAWQCP staff will review your application to ensure eligibility. If approved, MAWQCP will notify you by email of your award amount.

Once the approved practices are implemented, you must submit three documents to MAWQCP staff: a completed Operation and Maintenance statement (see Forms and Resources); a completed Job Verification Sheet; and proof of purchase and payment (see CFAP Incentive Payment Overview). The first two should be completed with your technical staff person. Once these documents are submitted, reviewed, and approved, you will receive payment.

Scenario Unit Cost per Unit Payment per Unit for MAWQCP Participants Payment per Unit for Applicants not in MAWQCP Introduced species with foregone income Acre $575. 69 $431. 77 $345.

41 Native species with foregone income Acre $689. 34 $517. 00 $413.

60 Conservation Crop Rotation Scenario Unit Cost per Unit Payment per Unit for MAWQCP Participants Payment per Unit for Applicants not in MAWQCP Short-term perennial Acre $73. 14 $54. 86 $43.

88 Small grain Acre $52. 24 $39. 18 $31.

34 Tree/Shrub Establishment Scenario Unit Cost per Unit Payment per Unit for MAWQCP Participants Payment per Unit for Applicants not in MAWQCP Tree/shrub planting Each $3. 82 $2. 87 $2.

29 Site prep Each $0. 33 $0. 25 $0.

20 Mulching (fabric) Each $1. 46 $1. 10 $0.

88 Mulching (natural) Each $4. 80 $3. 60 $2.

88 Pasture and Hay Planting Scenario Unit Cost per Unit Payment per Unit for MAWQCP Participants Payment per Unit for Applicants not in MAWQCP Cool season Acre $313. 80 $235. 35 $188.

28 Cool season without lime/fertilizer Acre $120. 67 $90. 50 $72.

40 Warm season Acre $339. 53 $254. 65 $203.

72 Warm season without lime/fertilizer Acre $214. 24 $160. 68 $128.

54 Advance Nutrient Management Applicants must be certified or assessed in the MAWQCP in order to be eligible for this payment.

Scenario Unit Cost per Unit Payment per Unit for MAWQCP Participants Payment per Unit for Applicants Not in MAWQCP Nitrification Inhibitor Acre $12 $7 $0 Urease Inhibitor Acre $8 $4 $0 Polymer Coated Urea Acre $12 $7 $0 This opportunity is part of Minnesota's $200 million climate-smart food systems (CSFS) initiative.

CSFS empowers growers, processors, nonprofits, and local communities to build a food system that reduces waste and climate pollution while nourishing Minnesotans statewide. Frequently Asked Questions Can I receive a payment for previously implementing or planting one of the CFAP practices? No, this payment is only eligible for future planting/implementations.

Practices that have already been implemented are not eligible for this payment. Will CPS 512 cover planting alfalfa? CPS 512 covers alfalfa mixes but will not cover pure alfalfa.

CFAP Incentive Payment Overview 325. 65 KB CFAP Budget Sheet 20. 26 KB Advance Nutrient Management Budget Sheet 19.

97 KB Operation and Maintenance Statement 1. 22 MB Job Verification Sheet - CPS 590 1. 24 MB Job Verification Sheet - CPS 327 Job Verification Sheet - CPS 328 Job Verification Sheet - CPS 512 Job Verification Sheet - CPS 612 MDA Online Application Guide Pesticide & Fertilizer Management Pesticide & Fertilizer Management William.

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