Manure Transport Program
The Manure Transport Program from the Maryland Department of Agriculture helps move manure from high-nutrient farms to nutrient-deficient fields, promoting sustainable nutrient management in Maryland agriculture.
Funder: Maryland Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Poultry: Up to $28/ton for transport; Dairy/Livestock: Up to 87.5% of eligible costs (max $15,000); Injection: Up to $45/acre.
Summary: Supports Maryland farmers and brokers with cost-share grants to transport manure from high-nutrient farms to fields with low phosphorus or alternative use facilities, promoting sustainable nutrient management.
Key Information: Both standard and FastTrack (haul now, apply later) options available; eligibility and payment rates vary by manure type and county.
Description
The Manure Transport Program, administered by the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), provides cost-share assistance to offset the costs of transporting manure from farms with excess nutrients to those with phosphorus-deficient fields or to alternative use facilities. The program aims to improve nutrient management, soil health, and environmental sustainability in Maryland agriculture by redistributing manure in accordance with nutrient management plans and environmental guidelines. Both standard and FastTrack (haul now, apply later) options are available for poultry manure, and a streamlined process exists for dairy and other livestock producers.
