Farmer Cost-Share Opportunities

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Farmer Cost-Share

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The Farmer Cost-Share Program is intended to assist farmers in Washtenaw County with implementing conservation on the ground. The goal is to support smaller, low-cost projects that can assist farmers in direct ways that will quickly be implemented on the ground. 

Eligibility Overview

To be eligible for cost share funds a farmer must meet the following: 

  • Resident of Washtenaw County or manage land in Washtenaw County and have written permission from the owner to implement project. 
  • Will be or in process of completing a MAEAP assessment or and NRCS Conservation Plan
  • Can demonstrate a commitment to conservation practices.
  • Consider themselves a farmer and not a home gardener.
  • Requested service or resource is not readily available through other federal, state or local cost-share programs. ​

For more information see the Eligibility Requirements & Process (PDF).

Apply for the Cost Share:

Online Application

Print & Mail-in Application

Questions?

Contact us at info@washtenawcd.org or 734-302-8715.

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