Agricultural Voluntary Incentive Program
Forecasted
The Agricultural Voluntary Incentive Program supports Utah agricultural producers in carrying out nutrient management and soil health plans to improve water quality and farm resilience.
Funder: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 upon plan signing; annual payments for three years; $75,000 contract maximum
Summary: Incentives help agricultural producers implement nutrient management and soil health practices that improve water quality and farm resilience.
Key Information: Annual incentives depend on successfully implementing a customized conservation plan.
Description
The Agricultural Voluntary Incentive Program (AgVIP) is offered by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s Utah Soil Health Program. It helps agricultural producers put nutrient management and soil health practices to work on their operations, with the goals of improving soil health, water quality, and resilience.
Participants work with a department conservation planner to assess their operation and develop a customized plan. Alongside a comprehensive nutrient management plan, practices can address soil disturbance, living roots, soil cover, biodiversity, and livestock integration. Plans can also include integrated pest management, irrigation efficiency, and water quality measures. Producers who implement their plans may receive monetary and regulatory incentives offered in cooperation with the Utah Division of Water Quality.
