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, $20,000 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.
Deadlines
Applications are accepted annually beginning January 31 of every year with applications due no later than April 15 of that same year.
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2023 NMFE Grant Webinar
This webinar details the requirements of the 2023 NMFE grant, including information on forms and FAQs.
LAUNCH WEBINAR RECORDING
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2022 NMFE Grant Webinar
This webinar details the requirements of the 2022 NMFE grant, including information on forms and FAQs.
LAUNCH WEBINAR RECORDING
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