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Nutrient Management Farmer Education Grants is sponsored by Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). This program provides funding for nutrient management training to producers and plan writers to develop 590-compliant nutrient management plans. Funding can be used for participant payments to complete soil testing or to attend training, as well as for administrative, training, and support costs.
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Nutrient Management Farmer Education Grants Nutrient Management Farmer Education Grants The application period for Nutrient Management Farmer Education Grants will open January 15, 2026. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection provides nutrient management farmer education (NMFE) grants to local organizations to teach farmers to develop their own nutrient management plans.
Tier 1 funding, $25,000 maximum Provides nutrient management training to producers and plan writers to develop 590-compliant nutrient management plans. Tier 1 funding can be used for participant payments to complete soil testing or to attend training, as well as for administrative, training, and support costs.
Tier 2 funding, $3,000 maximum Offers nutrient management training and education but developing a 590-compliant plan isn't required. Tier 2 funding can be used for administrative, training and support costs as well as stipends for implementation reviews. Applications are accepted starting mid-January of every year, with applications due no later than April 15 of that same year.
This webinar will walk through programmatic reporting requirements, answer frequently asked questions and share programmatic updates for the 2027 grant cycle. This webinar will guide you through programmatic reporting requirements, answer frequently asked questions, and share programmatic updates for the 2026 grant cycle.
2026 NMFE Office Hour This webinar provides a brief overview of the Nutrient Management Farmer Education Grant program and changes to the 2026 application, as well as a question-and-answer session. 2025 NMFE Grant Webinar This webinar details the requirements for the 2025 NMFE grant, including information on forms and FAQs.
LAUNCH WEBINAR RECORDING PRESENTATION SLIDES Nutrient Management Training Curriculum This webinar will walk through how to use the new online self-paced NMFE curriculum module and discuss how it can be used in training farmers to write their own nutrient management plans. DATCP will also provide guidance on how to certify farmers that use the virtual curriculum.
Online Nutrient Management Training Curriculum << Back to Nutrient Management Home Resources for Applicants and Awardees Reimbursement Request Form NMFE Participant Tracking Log (Required for Tier 1 grants) NMFE Funds Transfer Agreement Form Nutrient Management Implementation Review Guide 2024 NMFE Slide Deck and Resources 2025-2026 Wisconsin Nutrient Management Workbook for SnapPlus Users Self-Paced Online Nutrient Management Farmer Education Class Now Available!
Do you have a UW-Madison Net ID? If yes, access the course here: https://canvas. wisc.
edu/courses/430912 . If no, please click here to fill out a survey to request a UW-Madison Net ID: https://uwmadison. co1.
qualtrics. com/jfe/form/SV_0HxGdzO0S4aItVk . Once you have a UW-Madison Net ID, you can use the link above to access the course.
(608) 405-0235 andrea. topper@wisconsin. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, local and state agencies, and non-governmental organizations that work with farmers. Collaborative projects with multiple partners are encouraged. UW-Madison Extension agriculture educators may also apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 maximum. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Nutrient Management Farmer Education Grants are due April 15, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Nutrient Management Farmer Education Grants is funded by Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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