September 25, 2026
Vermont Agricultural Producers: Apply by September 25 to be considered for 2027 Federal Funding
Applications for Conservation Programs are due September 25
- Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP): The Agricultural Land Easement (ALE) component of ACEP enables producers to protect their agricultural land from development by enrolling it in a permanent Agricultural Land Easement. The Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE) component of ACEP helps landowners protect, restore, and enhance wetlands that have been degraded by agricultural uses.
- Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA): Available in select states, this program helps farmers manage financial risk through diversification, marketing, and conservation.
- Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP): CSP helps producers build on existing conservation efforts while strengthening their operations.
- Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): EQIP provides producers with the technical and financial resources they need to address resource concerns on their land, including improved water and air quality, increased soil health, reduced soil erosion, improved natural vitality, and more.
There is additional financial assistance nationwide through the Regenerative Pilot Program (RPP), which enables producers to implement whole-farm regenerative practices through a single application for EQIP and CSP
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