Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture

The Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture incentivizes farmers and ranchers to adopt conservation agricultural practices that can boost crop yields, support rural livelihoods, and build resilience against climate change. Led by Virginia Tech, the Alliance is supported by USDA’s Advancing Markets for Producers initiative.

The Incentives

• $100 Per Acre — The Alliance pilot offers $100 per acre or animal unit per year to farmers and ranchers who adopt one of these climate-smart practices: Nutrient Management, Grazing Management, Pasture and Hay Planting.
• Technical Assistance — Technical support is provided through partnerships with state soil and water conservation districts and industry experts to help with enrollment, practice adoption, and data collection.
• Market Opportunities — Through strategic partnerships, the Alliance connects enrolled producers with private market opportunities that can create additional revenue streams.

Program Eligibility

• Operate a farm or ranch located in Virginia
• Enroll at least 10 acres and up to 120 acres
• Have established records with the Farm Service Agency (FSA), including farm, tract, and field numbers for enrolled acres
• Maintain control of the enrolled land for the full 1-year contract period

For full eligibility details, visit the link below.

Source: Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture — www.allianceforcsa.org