Funding to support rural water development and environmental programming.
Support for geographically-based extension services to address environmental issues that may affect producers.
An Environmental Farm Plan is a voluntary, self-assessment tool that can help producers become aware of, and improve, the environmental conditions of their operation.
The Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program provides rebates to develop secure and sustainable agricultural water sources, such as wells, dugouts and pipelines. The program also supports rural well decommissioning.
The Farm Stewardship Program provides information and financial assistance for producers to implement beneficial management practices (BMPs) that enhance sustainability and resiliency in the sector.
Irrigation programming supports sustainable agriculture water management and adaptation to climate change by expanding irrigation development and improving irrigation efficiencies.