Agriculture Stewardship Program
Highlights
This program is a fantastic opportunity for your agricultural business. It offers technical and financial support to help you implement Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) that enhance environmental sustainability. By participating, you can improve soil health, manage nutrients more effectively, and adopt innovative water management techniques.
Key Benefits:
- Cost-shared funding for approved projects
- Support for soil conservation, climate change mitigation, and nutrient management
- Enhanced water use efficiency and quality
- Improved pest management and agroforestry practices
Why Apply?
- Access to funding that can significantly reduce your operational costs
- Expert guidance to implement sustainable practices
- Boost your farm’s resilience against climate change
- Easy qualification if you meet the basic criteria
By joining this program, you can make meaningful improvements to your farm while contributing to environmental sustainability. This is a unique chance to receive substantial support and ensure the long-term success of your business.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Cost-Shared Funding
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
There are no repayment terms or interest rates. This is a cost-shared funding program, meaning that a portion of the project costs will be covered by the program, and the remaining costs will be borne by the recipient.
Eligible Expenses:
Funds can be used for activities related to:
- Soil conservation
- Climate change mitigation
- Soil health
- Nutrient management
- Integrated pest management
- Riparian management
- Water quality
- Water use efficiency
- On-farm product and waste storage
Ineligible Expenses:
Funds cannot be used for:
- Non-agricultural activities
- Personal expenses
- Any expenses not directly related to the approved project activities
Fees:
There are no fees associated with applying for or receiving funds from this program.
Qualifications
- Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups
- Agricultural landowners
- Agricultural producers
Others may be considered upon request
Requirements:
- Must have valid Environmental Farm Plans (EFPs)
Disqualifications:
- No specific disqualifications mentioned in the provided context
Description
This program provides financial and technical support to help your business become more environmentally sustainable. You can receive funding for projects that improve soil health, manage nutrients, conserve water, and more.
You can get funding on a cost-shared or per acre basis. This means the program will cover part of the costs for approved projects. The money can be used for various activities, such as:
- Erosion control structures
- Improved manure storage systems
- Water use efficiency measures
- Pest monitoring and control
The goal is to help your business protect the environment and use natural resources sustainably. This support can make your operations more efficient and resilient to climate change.
Program Steps
Gather Required Information:
- Applicant contact information
- Business or organization details, including CRA registration number
- Partnership information (if applicable)
- Project start and end dates
- Additional sources of project funding
- Recipient type (e.g., primary producer, agricultural landowner, processor)
- Type of industry (e.g., dairy, potato, beef, hog, grains and oilseeds)
- Signature for declaration and consent to personal information
- Optional demographic information
Prepare Appropriate Documentation:
- Valid Environmental Farm Plan (EFP)
- Completed Appendices (A-G) based on the BMP categories you are applying for:
- Appendix A: Soil Health and Nutrient Management - Erosion Structures
- Appendix B: Soil Health and Nutrient Management - Tillage, Rotation, Liquid Manure
- Appendix C: Manure and Livestock Management
- Appendix D: Agroforestry
- Appendix E: Water Supply and Management
- Appendix F: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Appendix G: Demonstration Trials
Complete the General Application Form:
- Fill out the Agriculture Stewardship Program General Application Form
- Attach the relevant completed Appendices (A-G)
Submit the Application:
- Ensure all required information and documents are included
- Submit the completed application form and Appendices to the PEI Department of Agriculture
Contact for Assistance:
- If you need help or have questions, contact the PEI Department of Agriculture at:
- Telephone: (902) 368-4880
- Email: [email protected]
- If you need help or have questions, contact the PEI Department of Agriculture at: